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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):
Washington, D.C. (April 15, 2024) – Education and Workforce Committee Member, Congresswoman Erin Houchin, together with Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Kathy Castor (D-FL), Kim Schrier (D-WA), and Larry Buschon (R-IN) have introduced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). This bipartisan legislation will provide kids and parents with the safeguards, tools, and transparency they need to better protect against serious online threats to children’s health and emotional wellbeing.
Washington, D.C. (April 4, 2024) - Today, Member of the Education and the Workforce Committee, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) issued a statement following reports of additional FAFSA failures:
Washington, D.C. (March 25, 2024) – Last week, the Education and Workforce Committee passed the Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act. Congresswoman Erin Houchin’s Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024 was included in this legislation and is poised to make an impact on promoting free speech and ensuring viewpoint neutrality in institutions of higher education.