Congresswoman Erin Houchin introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at improving accountability in higher education and student loan repayment.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Houchin introduces new legislation: Congresswoman Erin Houchin has introduced H.R. 8009, the Student Protection and Success Act, aimed at increasing accountability among higher education institutions and improving student loan repayment outcomes. Houchin was joined by Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, with companion legislation in the Senate led by Senators Todd Young and Jeanne Shaheen.
Objectives of the Student Protection and Success Act: The proposed bill seeks to reform the Higher Education Act of 1965 by implementing new standards for repayment rates and requiring colleges with poor outcomes to share the financial risks. Key features include prohibiting federal aid for colleges with low repayment rates and creating incentives for institutions serving low-income student populations.
Support from lawmakers: Rep. Houchin stated, “This bipartisan bill brings long-overdue accountability to our higher education system.” Senator Shaheen emphasized the cost burdens on students, and Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez added that the legislation aims to shift some responsibility back to colleges to better support student success.
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Erin Houchin Fundraising
Erin Houchin recently disclosed $166.0K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 562nd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 28.3% came from individual donors.
Houchin disclosed $144.4K of spending. This was the 521st most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Houchin disclosed $1.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 344th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Erin Houchin Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Erin Houchin is worth $1.1M, as of March 24th, 2026. This is the 318th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Houchin has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Erin Houchin Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Erin Houchin:
- H.R.8009: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for institutional ineligibility based on low cohort repayment rates and to require risk-sharing payments of institutions of higher education.
- H.R.7890: Science of Reading Act of 2026
- H.R.7875: To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program for providing services to individuals experiencing gambling addiction.
- H.R.7793: The Dalilah Law
- H.R.6750: To codify Executive Order 14388 (relating to improving our Nation through better design).
- H.R.6749: Eliminating Information Silos Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Erin Houchin on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Houchin.
2026 Indiana's 9th Congressional District Election
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