The House Subcommittee on Commerce held a hearing on online child protection, discussing several proposed legislative measures.
Quiver AI Summary
Legislative hearing focuses on child online safety: The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade recently held a hearing to discuss legislative efforts aimed at protecting children and teens online, with multiple bills introduced by Congresswoman Erin Houchin of Indiana.
Goals of the proposed legislation: Houchin emphasized that the legislative proposals aim to empower families, strengthen guidelines for online platforms, and establish safeguards around artificial intelligence and other technologies. She stated, “Whether we’re addressing AI chatbots, addictive algorithms, or better age protections, this is about putting the well-being of kids first.”
Key bills discussed: Among the 19 bills considered during the hearing were the AWARE Act, SAFE BOTs Act, RESET Act, and Parents Over Platforms Act, all designed to enhance parental control and ensure safer online environments for youth.
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Erin Houchin Fundraising
Erin Houchin recently disclosed $174.3K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 531st most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 30.4% came from individual donors.
Houchin disclosed $239.6K of spending. This was the 227th most from all Q3 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 327th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Erin Houchin's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Erin Houchin Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Erin Houchin is worth $1.1M, as of December 5th, 2025. This is the 319th 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.
You can track Erin Houchin's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Houchin.
Erin Houchin Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Erin Houchin:
- H.R.5769: 21st Century Dyslexia Act
- H.R.5630: To amend the Public Health Service Act to require additional information in State plans for Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services block grants.
- H.R.5629: To provide that the final rule of the Department of Health and Human Services titled "Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder", except for the portion of the final rule relating to accreditation of opioid treatment programs, shall have no force or effect.
- H.R.5360: AWARE Act
- H.R.5184: Affordable HOMES Act
- H.R.4950: Data BRIDGE Act
You can track bills proposed by Erin Houchin on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Houchin.
