Houchin, Erin
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Erin Houchin has represented Indiana's 9th congressional district in the U.S. House since 2023. Before her election to Congress, she served in the Indiana State Senate from 2014 to 2022, representing the 47th district. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Indiana University Bloomington and a Master of Arts in political management from George Washington University. Early in her career, she worked as a field manager for U.S. Senator Dan Coats.
In the House, Houchin serves on several key committees including the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Rules. Within the Energy and Commerce Committee, she participates in subcommittees focused on Communications and Technology as well as Health. These assignments position her to influence legislation on energy policy, healthcare, and telecommunications matters.
Houchin has sponsored numerous bills during her tenure in Congress, including the Student Protection and Success Act, the Science of Reading Act of 2026, and the POINTS Act of 2026. She has also introduced legislation addressing commercial driver's licensing requirements. Her legislative agenda reflects interests in education, scientific research, and transportation policy alongside her committee work on budget and energy matters.
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On Agreeing to the Resolution - H.Res. 1142: Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question - H.Res. 1142: Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.