The Latest Breaking News from Erin Houchin

Houchin looks to push kids social media ban in lame duck

A key supporter for an age minimum on social media is not giving up hope that such a provision could be included in a potential compromise online safety package after the midterm elections. Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., whose original age-minimum bill was amended in committee to replace the age minimum…

Roll Call · Oct 9

Social media debate shaken up by Meta settlement

Those who’ve fought on Capitol Hill to rein in social media platforms see last week’s settlement between Meta and state attorneys general not as a final destination, but as a roadmap to what’s possible. Privacy and First Amendment advocates are worried they’re right. The settlement comes as the House and…

Roll Call · Sep 4

Panel punts kids’ social media ban for data consent mandate

Legislation that would require parental consent for social media platforms to process data for users under 16 advanced out of a House panel on Tuesday, after it was amended to remove a proposed ban on social media accounts for kids. The bill, as amended, won approval by voice vote in…

Roll Call · Sep 1

House Republicans Urge Trump To Block Organ Transplant Denials

House Republicans push for action to prevent hospitals from denying organ transplants based on COVID-19 vaccination status.

Top News · Feb 27, 2025

Sen. Rand Paul Endorses Rep. Kat Cammack For House Conference Chair

Senator Rand Paul endorses Representative Kat Cammack for House GOP Conference Chair as House and Senate Republicans prepare for leadership elections.

Top News · Nov 12, 2024

Senate, House Republicans gear up for internal elections this week - Roll Call

Contests for Senate majority leader and House Republican conference chair headline GOP leadership elections on Capitol Hill this week.

Roll Call · Nov 12, 2024

Congress created changes to food assistance. Here's what they mean

In an effort to avoid defaulting on the nation's loans, lawmakers created updates to SNAP, the nation's largest food assistance safety net. There are new work requirements as well as exemptions.

WEKU · Jun 2, 2023

‘Not all bosses are created equally’: Houchin remembers Coats as among the best - Roll Call

Newly elected Erin Houchin said former boss Dan Coats treated his staffers with decorum and kindness — not a universal experience on the Hill.

Roll Call · Apr 27, 2023

As GOP takes House control, where does Chamber of Commerce stand?

Policy stances and political endorsements by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce riled some Republicans who will be in the House majority next year.

Roll Call · Dec 22, 2022

Crypto comes to Washington. Will the millions buy influence?

Cryptocurrency tycoons are emerging as the new power players in American politics

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022