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Erin Houchin

Erin Houchin

Republican · U.S. Representative for Indiana's 9th district

49 sponsored · 220 cosponsored

Age 50 · In office since 2023

Contact their office: (202) 225-5315 · 342 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Overview Votes (678) Sponsored (49) Cosponsored (220)

In the 119th Congress (2025–2026)

What they got done

Most bills never get a vote. These are the ones they wrote or backed that got somewhere.

Became law (4)

And 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (42)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

  • Erin Houchin (R-IN)

    Their bill

    National Fossil Act of 2026

    H.R. 9191 Government Operations and Politics

    A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Sep 17

    This bill amends chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code. The purpose of the bill is to officially designate certain prehistoric creatures. Specifically, it names the American mastodon as the national fossil mammal.

    Yes

    • Scored +2

      Would children be better off under this?

      Designating national fossils brings educational and cultural interest that can appeal positively to children.

    • Scored +2

      Would students be better off under this?

      The educational recognition of national fossils provides a fun and engaging point of interest for students.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Erin Houchin (R-IN)

    Their bill

    Science of Reading Act of 2026

    H.R. 7890 Education

    A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · Sep 17

    This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The legislation excludes the three-cueing model from comprehensive literacy instruction.

    Yes· 2 of 6

    • Scored +6

      Would children be better off under this?

      The bill aims to improve reading outcomes by focusing on evidence-based literacy instruction.

    • Scored +6

      Would students be better off under this?

      The bill promotes instructional methods designed to improve fundamental reading skills.

    The opposite

    • Scored -2

      Does this leave more decisions to the states?

      The bill imposes specific instructional requirements on states seeking federal literacy funding.

  • Erin Houchin (R-IN)

    Their bill

    Affordable HOMES Act

    H.R. 5184 Energy

    A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor. See the voting map.

    Passed the House

    263147

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · Jan 12

    This bill allows the Secretary of Energy to send recommendations to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development regarding changes to energy conservation standards for manufactured homes.

    Yes· 2 of 13

    • Scored +6

      Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

      Directly targets reducing the initial purchase price of the most affordable home type.

    • Scored +6

      Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

      Increases the availability and affordability of housing common in rural areas.

    The opposite· 2 of 3

    • Scored -4

      Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

      Repeals previously established energy conservation standards, which may lead to lower energy efficiency.

    • Scored -3

      Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

      Prioritizes initial cost over strict energy efficiency mandates.

And 39 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Resolutions of theirs that were adopted (10)

A resolution is a chamber speaking for itself — a position, a rule or a tribute. Adopting it puts it into effect, but it is not a law.

Still waiting, of the 49 bills they wrote: 1 cleared committee and waits for a first vote, 34 are in committee. Committee is where most bills end, whoever writes them — silence there, not a vote, is the usual way a bill dies.

What their bills would do

Every bill is scored against plain yes-or-no questions. These count their bills — the ones they wrote and the ones they cosponsored — by how each question was answered: yes, or the opposite. Open one to see those bills, where each stands, and why it was scored that way. Scores are made by AI ().

Who their bills would affect

What else they would change

How they voted lately

Their latest votes that decided something, and what each measure would do.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Major Richard Star Act

    H.R. 2102

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    39218

    This bill changes the rules to allow certain military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay at the same time.

    • Scored +8

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      This bill provides significant financial relief to veterans with combat-related disabilities by allowing them to receive both retired pay and disability compensation concurrently.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

    H.Res. 1247

    The vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.

    Their vote Nay

    Passed

    271135

    H. Res. 1247 sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider the bill H.R. 2102, which is also known as the "Major Richard Star Act."

    • Scored +7

      Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

      The bill provides increased financial compensation for service-connected disabilities.

  • U.S. House · Nov 11, 2026

    Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025

    H.R. 1013

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    295128

    This bill amends Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) retirement plans. The changes affect laws such as the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • Scored +5

      Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

      The bill enhances consumer protection by establishing fiduciary responsibilities for employers managing 403(b) investment options.

Every vote they cast, and how often they missed one →

On the President’s vetoes

A vetoed bill becomes law only if two-thirds of both chambers pass it again. The President can refuse to sign a bill both chambers passed. It becomes law anyway only if two-thirds of the House and two-thirds of the Senate vote to pass it again. A vote against the veto (a Yea) was a vote to make the bill law over the President’s objection; a vote for it (a Nay) was a vote to let the veto stand.

How busy they have been

How many bills they have put their name to over time — volume, not results: most bills never get a vote.

Legislative activity over time