Erin will always fight to ensure our officers have the necessary resources to do their jobs effectively and safely, and they have the support and compensation they deserve. Erin will never allow radical left-wing politicians to defund the police.
She will fight to ensure law enforcement has the resources, support, and compensation it needs, and she will not allow defunding of police.
Occurrences
Erin will always fight to ensure our officers have the necessary resources to do their jobs effectively and safely, and they have the support and compensation they deserve. Erin will never allow radical left-wing politicians to defund the police.
Evidence
Last Action Date Listed: April 28, 2025. Action: introduced and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill would require DOJ reports on violent attacks against law enforcement officers.
Houchin said the bill would 'begin the process of expanding the resources available to law enforcement officials' and that 'we must take a stand against any defund the police rhetoric.' She also said law enforcement officers 'need' mental health resources and 'we must be prepared to provide tangible resources to our law enforcement.'
The calendar lists 'Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act (H.R. 2240): consider-' with Houchin among the Members associated with the measure.
The calendar again lists 'Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act (H.R. 2240): consider-' with Houchin linked to the measure.
Houchin said the FY2026 appropriations package 'ensures Indiana’s 9th District receives meaningful investments in infrastructure, public safety, and community development' and that she would 'continue working' to make sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.
Assessments
The evidence shows Houchin actively pushed legislation and messaging aligned with the promise: she introduced or backed H.R. 2240, argued on the House floor for expanding resources for law enforcement, opposed 'defund the police' rhetoric, and highlighted public-safety funding in appropriations advocacy. But the cited legislative record shows only introduction, referral, and continued House calendar consideration, not passage into law or a clear completed funding or compensation outcome. Because the promise is broad and ongoing and the record here shows meaningful effort without a final measurable delivery or definitive failure, the best judgment is unresolved rather than delivered or never.