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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) introduced the Campus Lifeline Act of 2026 alongside Representatives Lori Trahan (D-MA), David Valadao (R-CA), and Mark Pocan (D-WI). This bipartisan legislation aims to expand awareness and access to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for students and young adults.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) introduced H.R. 8009, the Student Protection and Success Act, legislation aimed at increasing accountability for institutions of higher education, improving student loan repayment outcomes, and ensuring colleges deliver real value for students and taxpayers.
Houchin introduced the legislation alongside Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03). A companion bill is being led in the Senate by Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Putting American Students First Act. This bill prohibits the Department of Education from allowing illegal immigrants to access a collection of taxpayer-funded college preparatory programs—the TRIO programs—intended for low-income Americans.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) introduced four major legislative proposals aimed at strengthening education, defending American institutions from foreign influence, supporting families in crisis, and improving outcomes for children in foster care. Each bill reflects Houchin’s commitment to promoting transparency, protecting vulnerable populations, and putting American families first.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the Think Differently About Education Act, a bipartisan bill ensuring parents of children with disabilities are fully informed of their rights in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), along with Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05), has formally requested that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) review special education services for children with disabilities enrolled in private schools to determine possible under-identification.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin’s FAFSA Deadline Act, has passed the House of Representatives with a near-unanimous bipartisan vote of 381 to 1. This legislation provides much-needed clarity for students, families, and universities by ensuring the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is released and fully operational by October 1 each year.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) issued the following statement in response to the Education Department's announcement on Wednesday that it will delay the release of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA):