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10 press releases and posts, newest first.
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ICYMI: Rep Houchin Bills to Combat Scams, Expand Broadband Advance to House Floor
Two bills on scam prevention and broadband expansion advanced out of House committee.
“Fraud is a massive and growing threat that costs Americans billions of dollars every year.”
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Rep. Houchin Bill to Improve Literacy Education Practices Passes House
Passed bill prioritizing Science of Reading in federal literacy funding.
“Reading is the foundation of learning, and we cannot accept declining literacy rates as the status quo. The Science of Reading Act will equip classrooms with proven methods to ensure every student can read. Indiana has shown that the Science of Reading works, and I’m proud to see this important legislation pass the…”
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Mentions H.R. 7890
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Houchin Bill to Name American Mastodon and T. Rex National Symbols Passes House
Passed bill designating American mastodon and T. rex as national fossils.
“The mastodon has been Indiana's state fossil since 2022, and today the House voted to give it a place among our national symbols.”
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Mentions H.R. 9191
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Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) today introduced the 16 & Up Social Media Act, bipartisan legislation that establishes a national age standard of 16 for social media platforms.
“Every parent knows the feeling of watching a child disappear into a screen.”
Mentions H.R. 7757 · voted Yea Jun 29, 2026, roll 588
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Rep. Houchin Applauds Announcement of Nuclear Microreactor at NWS Crane to Develop Energy Resilience
Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) celebrated the Department of War’s announcement that Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Crane will host Indiana's first advanced nuclear Micro Modular Reactor (MMR), with installation planned no later than…
“Crane is a unique and valuable asset to our National Defense Portfolio and this investment demonstrates that Indiana is at the forefront of unleashing American energy.”
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Reps. Houchin and Kelly Bill to Close Rural Broadband Gaps Clears Subcommittee Markup
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02)’s bipartisan bill, the Data Broadband Reporting and Integration Deployment in Geographically Essential Areas (Data BRIDGE) Act, was reported today favorably out of the…
“Our farmers depend on access to reliable broadband to stay competitive in a modern economy.”
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Rep. Houchin Bills to Protect Children Online, Combat Scams Advance Subcommittee Markup
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) today announced that two of her bills reported favorably out of the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
“Parents—not social media companies—should be in the driver’s seat when it comes to their children’s online lives.”
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House Kids Online Safety Caucus Co-chairs Statement on Historic $17 Billion Meta Settlement
Co-chairs of the Kids Online Safety Caucus Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) released the following statement on the Meta settlement.
“These basic actions to improve features on Meta’s platforms are long overdue, and this settlement meaningfully holds Meta accountable for its exploitation of millions of children across the country. One company and one settlement is not enough. This settlement is not a substitute for bold and sweeping congressional…”
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Rep. Houchin Returns Over $10 Million to Constituents Through Casework
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced that her office has returned more than $10 million to constituents across Indiana’s Ninth District since taking office in 2023.
“Since taking office, it has been my priority to put service first and deliver tangible results for Hoosiers.”
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Houchin, McBath Introduce Bipartisan READ Act to Strengthen Literacy Education Nationwide
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) joined Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) to introduce the bipartisan, bicameral READ Act, legislation to address America’s literacy crisis using evidence-based reading instruction known as the Science of…
“Reading is the foundation of every child’s education, yet too many students are graduating without the basic literacy skills they need to succeed.”