Houchin Applauds Historic $25 Million BUILD Grant for Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville

July 14, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) applauds the announcement of the $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded to Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville. This grant is the largest federal grant in Ports of Indiana’s 65-year history and will support a $32 million expansion project that will enhance the port’s capabilities, strengthen Indiana’s supply chain infrastructure, and improve freight movement across the Midwest. “Strong infrastructure is essential to a strong economy, and this BUILD grant is an important investment in Indiana’s future,” said Rep. Houchin. “The improvements at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville will increase efficiency, strengthen supply chains, and enhance the port’s ability to serve businesses throughout our state and the Midwest. I was proud to advocate for this project and congratulate everyone whose hard work made this achievement possible.” The expansion will include a new 300-ton crane system, a 6,500-square-foot barge dock, and a 22,000- square-foot warehouse, more than doubling the Indiana-Jeffersonville port’s general cargo capacity. Once complete, the project will expand the port’s multimodal freight capabilities, strengthen supply chains, improve efficiency, and support Indiana’s manufacturing economy.