Houchin Announces Southern Indiana Community Projects Clear House Appropriations Committee

One of the projects would see funds go to Switzerland County.

WASHINGTON DC - Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced today that four Community Project Funding requests totaling over $3,000,000 for Indiana’s Ninth District have advanced through the full House Appropriations Committee after previously passing the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.

The projects would provide critical investments to improve wastewater systems, expand sewer access, and modernize stormwater infrastructure in communities across southern Indiana.

Locally, Switzerland County would receive $562,500 for Moorefield Wastewater System Upgrade. This funding will replace the shared wastewater treatment and disposal system serving the Moorefield community, protecting public health, preserving sewer service for current residents, and positioning the area for future growth.

“Reliable infrastructure is essential to keeping our communities strong and supporting future growth,” said Rep. Houchin. “These projects address important local priorities, from upgrading aging wastewater systems to expanding sewer capacity and improving stormwater management. I’m proud to fight for these investments to come back to the 9th District and will keep advocating for them through the appropriations process.”

The projects must still pass the full House of Representatives, the United States Senate, and be signed into law before funding is finalized. In FY2026, Congresswoman Houchin secured over $15 million in Community Project Funding for nine projects across IN-09.