Kentuckiana Times

Congresswoman Erin Houchin, who represents Indiana’s 9th district in the U.S. Congress, announced that her office has returned over $5 million to constituents through direct casework since she began her term in January 2023. The funds recovered were owed to individuals from federal agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security Administration, and IRS.

“Helping constituents navigate the federal bureaucracy is one of the most important responsibilities of our office,” said Congresswoman Houchin. “Whether it is a veteran waiting on benefits, a family needing assistance with Social Security, or helping a taxpayer resolve issues with the IRS, our team is here to cut through the red tape and get results. Every dollar returned is a reminder that government should work for the people, not the other way around.”

A constituent from New Albany, Deborah Townsend, described her experience seeking help from Houchin’s office after delays with the Office of Personnel Management. “I had been waiting for nearly two years with no progress on my claim and no answers from a federal agency. After countless phone calls and dead ends, I reached out to Congresswoman Houchin’s office. Thanks to their persistence, I finally received more than $43,000 that I was owed. I am so grateful for their help in making sure my case was resolved,” said Townsend.

The congresswoman’s office provides services including help with veterans’ benefits and military service records, Social Security and Medicare claims, IRS issues and tax return delays, passports and international travel assistance, as well as small business and federal grant applications.

Erin Houchin succeeded Trey Hollingsworth in representing Indiana’s 9th district beginning in 2023 (https://houchin.house.gov/about). Before serving in Congress, she was a member of the Indiana Senate from 2014 to 2022 (https://ballotpedia.org/Erin_Houchin). Houchin was born in Salem, Indiana in 1976 and currently resides there.

For those needing assistance with federal agencies, more information can be found at Houchin.house.gov or by contacting her offices in Salem or Washington D.C.