What Erin Houchin said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize two exceptional leaders from Indiana's Ninth District, Steve and Julia Moore, whose commitment to protecting children has earned them the honor of having their names added to the founders wall at Johns Hopkins University.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a remarkably talented young artist, Olivia Briscoe, a senior at Salem High School, for winning first place in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Indiana's 9th Congressional District.”

“Madam Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume.”

“For years, the Child Care and Development Block Grant program has been vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse, yet despite repeated warnings, hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars remain at risk.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am happy to hear my colleague acknowledge that pregnant women carry babies. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Taylor).”

“Here is a direct conclusion from the attorney general's report: A lack of oversight to ensure accurate and complete attendance documentation could increase the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse to the CCAP program.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize two exceptional small business leaders from Indiana's Ninth District, Ted and Dana Huber, who have been named Indiana Small Business Persons of the Year by the United States Small Business Administration.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Beth Bauer for her more than two decades of dedicated service to the State of Indiana and the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Indiana she leaves behind a legacy that has fundamentally strengthened the ``Crossroads of America.'' Throughout her tenure, Beth has been a tireless advocate for the infrastructure that Hoosiers rely on every day.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate National PEO Week, which starts May 17 and ends May 23, 2026. National PEO Week will celebrate the important contributions of the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) industry, which provides payroll, employee benefits, compliance assistance, and HR services to hundreds of thousands of small and mid-sized businesses that employ more than 4.5 million people.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. 98, the Rural Broadband Protection Act, a bill I authored and passed out of the House as H.R. 2399 and an issue I have long championed.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an exceptional Indiana leader, Scott Dolson, who has been named the 2026 Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.”

“Mr. Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume.”

“Mr. Speaker, last night, the Rules Committee met and produced a rule, House Resolution 1131, providing for the House's consideration of four pieces of legislation. First, the rule provides for H.R. 8029, the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, to be considered under a closed rule.”

“Let me begin with the Department of Homeland Security funding bill. We are now more than 1 month into the Democrats' shutdown of one of the most critical Departments in the Federal Government, the second longest shutdown in history.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition of the 15-0 Indiana University football team for their historic season, winning the Rose Bowl, then the Peach Bowl, and now advancing to the College Football Playoff National Championship.”

“Sarratt, and the entire Indiana football program for the achievement that has made our State so proud. I am rooting for the Indiana Hoosiers in the national championship this weekend.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Presley Hampton of Jackson County on being named the Indiana State Fair Queen. Presley represents the very best of Indiana. She has shown dedication to agriculture, leadership in her community, and a strong work ethic that reflects the values so many young people across our State are raised with.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Starlight Distillery, an outstanding family-owned business in southern Indiana. Operated by the seventh generation of the Huber family, Starlight earned global recognition when its Japanese Mizunara Reserve finished bourbon was named the best overall bourbon at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.”

“Mr. Speaker, the American Dream starts with owning a home, but today families are being priced out by unnecessary Federal regulations. The Affordable HOMES Act fixes a simple but costly mistake in Washington: two Federal agencies regulating the same homes in different ways.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Affordable HOMES Act does exactly that by cutting red tape, restoring clarity, and helping builders build and families buy. Despite claims made by my Democratic colleagues about the Affordable HOMES Act, it does not raise existing rates for homeowners.”

“H. Res. 977 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead.”

“Mr. Speaker, earlier this morning, the Rules Committee met to produce a rule, H. Res. 977, providing for the House's consideration on the following three bills: First, the rule provides for H.R. 4593, the SHOWER Act, to be considered under a closed rule.”

“Taxpayers are set to continue to receive support in tax years to come through a double standard deduction and lower tax rates, making the 2017 tax cuts permanent, an increase in the standard deduction by up to $1,500 per family in 2025, no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, no tax on Social Security, a boost to the child tax credit of $2,200 while indexing its value to inflation, expanding access to childcare and paid leave tax credit permanently, expanding the 529 savings accounts to help families choose education that best fits their needs, and expanded health savings accounts so American families can control their own healthcare.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Fuzzy Zoeller, a legendary PGA golfer and a beloved figure in southern Indiana. Born in New Albany, Fuzzy never forgot where he came from.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Trinity Lutheran Cougars on defending their IHSAA Class 1A state volleyball championship. After graduating five of six starters last season, these young women came back with heart and grit to win again.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise with tremendous pride to celebrate a historic achievement for my alma mater, Indiana University. For the first time in program history, the Indiana Hoosiers are Big Ten Champions.”

“Mr. Speaker, last night, the Rules Committee met and produced a rule, House Resolution 722, providing for the House's consideration of two pieces of legislation. First, the rule provides for H.”

“Charlie Kirk was a generational leader and a cultural icon. He was dedicated to engaging young people, defending our constitutional freedoms, and calling on Americans to live with courage and conviction.”

“My heart aches for his wife, Erika, and their two beautiful children, his loved ones, and all those who looked up to him, including my own two kids.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Georgia for yielding, and I congratulate him for managing his first rule on the House floor. His constituents are lucky to have him representing them in the House of Representatives.”

“Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this rule and in support of the underlying legislation. Last night, the Rules Committee met and produced a rule, House Resolution 489, providing for the House's consideration of several pieces of legislation.”

“In the process, Republicans are adding trillions of dollars to the very national debt that the majority loves to complain about when it is politically convenient. That is also the cold, hard truth.”

“The other thing that Republicans are doing is cutting medical research, cutting NIH. If you want to talk about lifesaving investments, let's find a cure for cancer. Let's find a cure for diabetes.”

“Mr. Speaker, I claim time in favor of consideration of the resolution. The question before the House is: Should the House now consider House Resolution 436? The resolution before us waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.”

“Mr. Speaker, the question before the House is: Should the House now consider House Resolution 436? The gentleman on the other side of the aisle is certainly correct.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this rule and in support of the underlying legislation. This morning, the Rules Committee met and produced a rule, House Resolution 436, providing for the House's consideration of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of National Small Business Week, a time to recognize the hardworking men and women who are the engines of our economy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate National PEO Week, which starts May 18 and ends May 24, 2025. National PEO Week will celebrate the important contributions of the professional employer organization (PEO) industry, which provides payroll, employee benefits, compliance assistance and HR services to hundreds of thousands of small and mid-sized businesses that employ more than 4.5 million people.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman, Mr. Bilirakis, for his leadership on this important issue. I also thank my colleagues on the other side of the aisle for their support.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this rule and in support of the underlying legislation. Last night, the Rules Committee met and produced a rule, House Resolution 161, providing for the House's consideration of several pieces of legislation, including a closed rule for H.”

“Madam Speaker, I will reiterate that saying something false over and over again doesn't make it true. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN.”

“Madam Speaker, despite what Democrats may claim, the American people know the Biden-Harris administration caused enormous damage to our economy, weakened our national security, allowed millions of illegal immigrants and deadly fentanyl to flood across our southern border, and crippled American energy independence.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an exceptional leader, dedicated public servant, and my dear friend, Major General Dale Lyles, adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard.”

“Mr. Speaker, yesterday, Republicans stood united to pass the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, reaffirming a simple but critical truth: Men are men, and women are women.”