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Floor SpeechUrgent2026-01-07

ELECTING A MEMBER TO A CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Erin Houchin
Erin Houchin
RIN-9 · Representative
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On 2026-01-07, Representative Erin Houchin (R-IN-9) delivered a floor speech titled "ELECTING A MEMBER TO A CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES" in the House. It referenced legislation: HRES979.

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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 Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1210 ELECTING A MEMBER TO A CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. HOUCHIN. Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Republican Conference, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 979 Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Ethics: Mr. Knott. The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HRES979, HRES979
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