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Erin Houchin

Erin Houchin

RRepublicanIN-9 · Representative
53
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone19
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency28
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
21
Total Statements
16
Floor Speeches
5
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 15Environment: 9Trade: 8Agriculture: 7Infrastructure: 5Labor: 5Immigration: 5Housing: 4Economy: 4Foreign Policy: 3Healthcare: 3Crime & Justice: 2Technology: 2Gun Policy: 1Israel: 1

Speech Tone

Urgent: 7Neutral: 6Ceremonial: 5Bipartisan: 3

Statements (21)

Floor Speech2026-05-21BipartisanImmigrationTaxesInfrastructure
HONORING BETH BAUER ON HER RETIREMENT

HONORING BETH BAUER ON HER RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E478] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-29CeremonialTaxesTrade
COMMEMORATING NATIONAL PEO WEEK

COMMEMORATING NATIONAL PEO WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E386-E387] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-20BipartisanHealthcareEconomyForeign PolicyHR2399S98
RURAL BROADBAND PROTECTION ACT OF 2025

RURAL BROADBAND PROTECTION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2976-H2978] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-14CeremonialTaxes
RECOGNIZING SCOTT DOLSON AS 2026 ATHLETE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

RECOGNIZING SCOTT DOLSON AS 2026 ATHLETE DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E322] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25UrgentImmigrationEconomyTaxesHR8029HR5103
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8029, PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1128, EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8029, PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1128, EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25UrgentTaxesInfrastructureAgricultureHRES1135
ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2688] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-12EnvironmentHR7890HR7891
CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT

CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2483-H2484] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
RECOGNIZING INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

RECOGNIZING INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H668-H669] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-09BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR5184HR5148
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVER MANDATING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT

AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVER MANDATING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H595-H604] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-01-07UrgentHRES979
ELECTING A MEMBER TO A CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

ELECTING A MEMBER TO A CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [House] [Page H112] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-01-07UrgentImmigrationAbortionGun PolicyHR4593HR5184
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4593, SAVING HOMEOWNERS FROM OVERREGULATION WITH EXCEPTIONAL RINSING ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R.…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4593, SAVING HOMEOWNERS FROM OVERREGULATION WITH EXCEPTIONAL RINSING ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5184, AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVER MANDATING EFFICIENCY... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2025-02-25UrgentImmigrationEconomyTaxesHRES161HJRES20
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 20, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 20, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM: ENERGY CONSERVATION... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2025-01-03UrgentTaxesEnvironmentLaborHR1HR10
AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO INFORM THE PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER AND THE CLERK

AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO INFORM THE PRESIDENT OF THE ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER AND THE CLERK Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)] [House] [Pages H8-H23] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2024-12-10CeremonialHealthcareTaxesTrade
RECOGNIZING RETIRING U.S. REP. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

RECOGNIZING RETIRING U.S. REP. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6590-H6592] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2024-09-18UrgentImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR3724HR4790
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3724, ACCREDITATION FOR COLLEGE EXCELLENCE ACT OF 2023; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4790, GUIDING UNIFORM…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3724, ACCREDITATION FOR COLLEGE EXCELLENCE ACT OF 2023; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4790, GUIDING UNIFORM AND RESPONSIBLE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND... Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record…

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Press Release2023-10-27TaxesAgriculture
August 18-County Tour Across the Ninth District

August 18-County Tour Across the Ninth District August 18-County Tour Across the Ninth District Image or Video Image Heidi.Reutebuc… Fri, 10/27/2023 - 12:00 Summary “My top priority was to visit every county in the Ninth District during my first August work period. During the 18-county tour, we…

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Press Release2023-10-27
The 21st Century Dyslexia Act to Help Overlooked Students Succeed

The 21st Century Dyslexia Act to Help Overlooked Students Succeed The 21st Century Dyslexia Act to Help Overlooked Students Succeed Image or Video Image Heidi.Reutebuc… Fri, 10/27/2023 - 11:49 Summary As a mom to a son with Dyslexia and Education and Workforce committee member, Congresswoman…

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Floor Speech2023-09-26CeremonialEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR4368HRES66
AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024

AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024 Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [House] [Pages H4505-H4566] From the…

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Press Release2023-04-12
Power Back to Parents

Power Back to Parents Power Back to Parents Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 23:58 Summary Congresswoman Houchin passes the Parents Bill of Rights Act to improve transparency inside the classroom. The bill includes her amendment to require parents are notified when their student is not…

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Press Release2023-04-12Taxes
First Bill of 118th Congress

First Bill of 118th Congress First Bill of 118th Congress Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 22:45 Summary Congresswoman Houchin introduces the Regulation A+ Improvement Act to expand investment options for Americans across the country and support the growth of small to mid-size…

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Press Release2023-04-12
Committee Assignments

Committee Assignments Committee Assignments Image or Video Image admin Tue, 04/11/2023 - 22:37 Summary Congresswoman Houchin serves on the House Rules Committee, the House Budget Committee, and the House Energy & Commerce Committee. Link Read More

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