U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 9th District
Erin Houchin
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 7, 2026 · How we measure
Position · +0.62
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Armed Forces & National Security 5%
- Economics and Public Finance 2%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Rules
- Budget
- Bills on
- Education
- Congress
- Health
- Age
- 50
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DTimothy Peck$172K
- DJames Henry Graham$128K
- DBradley Allen Meyer$106K
- DKeil Louis Roark$28K
- LTonya L Hudson$2K
Campaign money
Method2025–26 cycle · through Jun 30, 2026
$1.9M raised
18% from individuals · 56% from PACs and other committees · cash on hand $1.2M
FEC ID H6IN09143 · filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear.
Money by cycle Pro 2023–24, party money, self-funding and debts
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The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 292.
- American Council of Engineering Companies Trade association PAC
- American Academy of Dermatology Association Trade association PAC
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Houchin this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Bills on the move
6Roles
3 seatsTalks most about
Last 3 monthsPassed National Fossil Act with bipartisan support
Passed Science of Reading Act to improve literacy instruction
Advanced Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act to combat fraud
Supports nuclear microreactor deployment for military energy resilience
Returned $10 million to constituents via federal agency assistance
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Supports nuclear microreactor deployment for military energy resilience
Returned $10 million to constituents via federal agency assistance
Stories in Houchin’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Houchin breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Houchin voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Armed Forces & National Security 5% · 2 of 38 party 3%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 48 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Houchin broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants,…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 22, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2312) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ''tipped employee'', and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to… | Not voting |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Houchin is saying
All 10 statements and posts-
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.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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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…”
EducationAI-read
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.”
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9191
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Introduced bipartisan bill establishing age 16 minimum for social media platforms.
“Every parent knows the feeling of watching a child disappear into a screen.”
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
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
Praised Department of War announcement of nuclear microreactor installation at Naval Weapons Station Crane.
“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.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Reps. Houchin and Kelly Bill to Close Rural Broadband Gaps Clears Subcommittee Markup
Bipartisan Data BRIDGE Act to improve rural broadband mapping cleared House subcommittee.
“Our farmers depend on access to reliable broadband to stay competitive in a modern economy.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Houchin voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 84 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Houchin’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 37
- Action in committee 12
- Action beyond committee 6
- Passed chamber 4
- Became law 0
37 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 36 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law inside another bill (1)
- H.R. 2399 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025Identical bill became law as S. 98 · May 11, 2026Via S. 98
Houchin’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 49 sponsored billsSponsored 49 (House median 26) · cosponsored 213 (median 290), 67 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Education, Congress, Health.
- H.R. 10337 16 & Up Social Media ActCommerce · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7875 POINTS Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 4, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10207 GUARDIAN ActCommerce · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10113 New IDEA ActEducation · Introduced Aug 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9908 Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9191 National Fossil Act of 2026Unknown; bill summary not yet available. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 9469 Outcomes-Based Financing (OBF) for Students ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9247 ON TIME ActModifies Veterans Affairs health care or benefits delivery requirements or timelines. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 10, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 71% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 80% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 70% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 88% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 82% |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% |
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| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| Immigration | 16 | 75% |
| Education | 15 | 60% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Native Americans | 4 | 75% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
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Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RBarry LoudermilkGA-1198%agreement
- RMark B. MessmerIN-897%agreement
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, IN-9Republican2023–present
Seat
- State
- Indiana
- District
- 9
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 50
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5315
342 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Salem
- Website
- houchin.house.gov
- RepHouchin
- rephouchin
Elsewhere
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