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Erin Suzanne Houchin is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Minnesota's 1st congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, she has been active in various legislative initiatives since taking office on January 3, 2023. Houchin has focused on issues pertinent to her constituents in Minnesota, including economic development and healthcare. Her background includes experience in both public service and the private sector, contributing to her legislative priorities.
If you ask anyone who knows him, you will learn that Colonel Charles Eckart of Corydon, Indiana, among other things, is devoted. He is devoted to his faith, to his family, and to his country. Colonel Eckart served in the United States Army…
I note again that this bill is funded at levels that we were just under 10 months ago. If we were operating just fine 10 months ago under the grants that my colleague mentioned, then we will be operating just fine following the passage of…
With regard to Israel, the mask has finally come off the woke left whose center of gravity, sadly, is situated in American universities. Following the barbaric attacks on Israel by Hamas, student groups at universities across the country…
What we are trying to do is strip those things out of the Department of Defense and return them to their sacred duty of defending the country. I voted in support of this amendment during the House consideration of the NDAA because it was…
Let me start by saying killing a baby is not healthcare if it is done in an elective abortion. Clearly, the Hyde amendment gives exceptions for life of the mother, rape, and incest. Mr. Speaker, we shouldn't really have to be here talking…
Last month, back home in Sellersburg, Indiana, Silver Creek High School's baseball team made history by winning the program's first-ever class 3A State title. It is truly an honor and a privilege to recognize Silver Creek High School on…
As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, a member of the ESG Working Group, and the Representative of the Ninth District of Indiana, I can say with certainty that we need the Securities and Exchange Commission to be…
Last night, the Rules Committee met and produced a rule, House Resolution 597, providing for consideration of two measures, H.R. 3935 and H.R. 3941. The rule provides for H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 597 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 597 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…
I will note that new laws will not keep guns from criminals any more than the current ones that we have. This legislation does not defund schools. I think there is a disconnect from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle because we…
Kovener's Korner Ice Cream has been a summertime staple in Seymour, Indiana, for decades. In fact, Kovener's Korner opened in 1949 as one of Seymour's very first drive-in restaurants, serving up sweet treats and their famous chocolate…
This National Police Week is a special one for me as a new Member of Congress. I promise to always protect our police officers, just as they protect our communities back home. Regardless of which side of the aisle you are on, on that we…
Ask Hoosiers in New Albany what LifeSpan Resources is and they will tell you it is a key part of the community. Their organization works to support independence and quality of life for people across southern Indiana through their advocacy…
House Resolution 298 provides for consideration of two measures, H.R. 734 and H.J. Res. 42. The rule provides for H.R. 734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, to be considered under a structured rule, with 1 hour of debate…
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from New Mexico (Ms. Leger Fernandez), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 298 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 298 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…
We have heard our Democratic colleagues across the aisle talk about Republicans not caring about sexual abuse of female athletes and it is going underreported. But not a single Democrat voted for H.R. 5 which has language in it in the…
I am prepared to close and yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, they can say it all they want. It doesn't make it true. This bill demonizes no one. It doesn't prohibit anyone from participating in sports. We have heard a lot…
I flatly reject any talk of fearmongering on behalf of Republicans on this side of the aisle. Talk about fearmongering, we have just heard from our colleagues on the other side of the aisle that, according to this bill, female student…
This is the bill that they say is demonizing: ``H.R. 734, to amend the Education Amendments of 1972 to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of such Act in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a…
It is this last letter from Virginia's attorney general that makes an important point. I am quoting directly from the letter, ``Unfortunately, due to the proximity of our communities, D.C.'s crime problem has become Virginia's crime…
Now we will hear that this bill is a distraction or that it does nothing to address school safety issues, but I couldn't disagree more. We have seen women, strong women, women like Riley Gaines, speak to the real harm female athletes…
To make a few comments. Mr. Speaker, we have heard about things embedded in this legislation. I want to reiterate this is a bill that says that parents have the right to know what their children are being taught, parents have the right to…
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. Scanlon), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 241 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 241 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…
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