{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://houchin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-houchin-returns-over-10-million-constituents-through-casework", "Rep. Houchin Returns Over $10 Million to Constituents Through Casework", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Erin Houchin", "H001093", "houchin.house.gov", "houchin", "https://houchin.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "August 25, 2026\n\nSALEM, Ind.\u2014 Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced that her office has returned more than $10 million to constituents across Indiana\u2019s Ninth District since taking office in 2023.\n\n\u201cSince taking office, it has been my priority to put service first and deliver tangible results for Hoosiers.\u201d said Rep. Houchin. \u201cOur dedicated constituent services team works every day to help people navigate the federal government. This milestone of $10 million returned is a testament to our team\u2019s responsiveness, professionalism, and commitment to service. If you need assistance with a federal agency, please reach out to my office. We are here to help.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Houchin\u2019s office regularly assists constituents with issues involving federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration (SSA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and more. Through the constituent services program, the office helps people navigate and resolve issues ranging from slow response times and delayed tax refunds to Social Security benefits and complicated Department of State problems.\n\n\u201cFor several years, we struggled with the IRS because Debra\u2019s Social Security number had been incorrectly marked as deceased, causing our tax refunds to be held. With help from Congresswoman Houchin\u2019s office, we were able to receive our refund for not just this year, but for each year it was held. Congresswoman Houchin\u2019s team displayed professionalism and excellence through the entire process.\u201d - Debra and David of North Vernon\n\n\u201cAfter my tax refund was delayed, Congresswoman Erin Houchin\u2019s office contacted the IRS to find a solution. Thanks to their help, my case was resolved and I received my refund.\u201d - Veronica of North Vernon\n\n\u201cWhen part of my disability check was transferred to Medicare without my consent, I found myself facing financial hardship. I turned to Congresswoman Houchin\u2019s office, who worked with the Social Security Administration to resolve the problem. I am grateful for their responsiveness and support.\u201d - Roy of Scottsburg\n\nConstituents in Indiana\u2019s Ninth District who need assistance with a federal agency are encouraged to contact Congresswoman Houchin\u2019s office at Houchin.house.gov or by calling (812) 288-3999.", 1, "2026-08-26T05:33:32Z", "2026-08-26T05:34:56Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://houchin.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-houchin-returns-over-10-million-constituents-through-casework"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9293761104345322, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}