Houchin Secures Committee Approval for Over $5 Million in Infrastructure Projects Across IN-09

The projects must pass the full House and Senate and be signed into law to be finalized.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced six Community Project Funding requests totaling more than $5 million for Indiana's Ninth District have been approved by the House Appropriations Committee after previously advancing through the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee.

"These projects address critical infrastructure needs identified by local communities across Indiana's Ninth District," said Congresswoman Houchin. "From improving drinking water systems to upgrading wastewater infrastructure, these investments will strengthen public health, support economic development, and improve quality of life for residents throughout southeastern Indiana. I was proud to advocate for these projects and am pleased to see them move through the appropriations process."

Projects in the Eagle Country 99.3 listening area include: 

• 1,000,000 for Town of Versailles Sanitary Sewer Improvements: Funding will help modernize Versailles' aging wastewater infrastructure through upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant, lift stations, and sanitary sewer system, improving reliability and reducing costly emergency repairs.
• $1,000,000 for Town of Laurel Water Line Extension Project: Funding will expand water infrastructure between Laurel and the Lake View community through the construction of new water lines, a water storage tank, and a booster station.
• $1,000,000 for Town of Sunman Drinking Water Improvement Project: Funding will support critical upgrades to Sunman's drinking water infrastructure, including improvements to water wells, storage tanks, water mains, and other aging infrastructure prone to leaks and water quality concerns.
• 700,000 for Greendale Water Treatment Plant Upgrade: Funding will support upgrades to Greendale's water treatment plant, increasing capacity and improving reliability for nearly 10,000 residents and customers.

The projects will now be considered as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act and must 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.