Policy pillars — derived from activity record
Electoral integrity
16 actionsHouchin demonstrates consistent support for electoral integrity measures focused on citizenship verification, ballot tracking, and election observation while opposing restrictions on voting access.
Criminal justice
50 actionsHouchin supports enhanced law enforcement powers and stricter criminal penalties for trafficking and fraud but opposes the most aggressive fentanyl enforcement measures and police accountability restrictions, reflecting a selective tough-on-crime orientation rather than consistent ideology.
Fiscal policy
85 actionsHouchin demonstrates a pro-fiscal conservatism orientation, consistently supporting measures that enhance executive spending control and reduce government revenue obligations while opposing tax expansion.
Healthcare
35 actionsHouchin demonstrates consistent support for healthcare expansion across multiple domains including rural access, maternal health, pediatric research, occupational health monitoring, and flexible insurance arrangements.
Education
27 actionsHouchin's education votes reflect support for employer-sponsored workforce training and faster financial aid processing alongside opposition to parental curriculum transparency and pregnant student support measures.
Economy and labor
48 actionsHouchin consistently prioritizes market-driven solutions to economic growth, favoring deregulation, capital access expansion, and trade liberalization while opposing labor protections that constrain business flexibility.
Environment and energy
167 actionsHouchin's voting pattern on environmental issues shows a strong tendency to support legislation addressing pollution, invasive species, wildfire management, and ocean health, despite occasional votes that weaken regulatory oversight.
Immigration
53 actionsHouchin's immigration votes reflect conflicting positions, supporting both restrictive enforcement measures and opposing several deportation expansions, without a coherent ideological direction.
National security and foreign policy
187 actionsHouchin demonstrates strong support for national security measures including sanctions enforcement, defense infrastructure, counterterrorism financing, and maritime protection while opposing humanitarian engagement initiatives.
Civil rights and liberties
46 actionsHouchin demonstrates a strong commitment to civil rights protections including religious freedom, antisemitism prevention, and safety from political violence, though with some inconsistency regarding free speech restrictions on elected officials.
Social policy
24 actionsHouchin demonstrates consistent support for social policy initiatives that expand government benefits and protections for vulnerable populations including veterans, children, families, and low-income individuals.
Technology and data
34 actionsHouchin demonstrates strong support for technology innovation and consumer data protection measures, consistently backing regulatory frameworks that balance advancement with oversight while opposing only a blockchain regulation bill.
Civil liberties and government power
7 actionsHouchin favors limiting government power over speech and increasing transparency while showing less concern for privacy protections against law enforcement access.
Government accountability and transparency
138 actionsHouchin's voting pattern on government accountability and transparency is inconsistent, supporting legislative oversight of executive actions and disclosure requirements while opposing mechanisms for personal accountability and fiscal responsibility votes.
Infrastructure and public investment
29 actionsHouchin generally supports public infrastructure investment but opposes measures that reduce financial burdens on communities through extended repayment terms and interest relief on infrastructure projects.
Activity ledger — most recent first
Apr 29, 2026
Houchin rose in the House to commemorate National PEO Week (May 17-23, 2026) and congratulated the Professional Employer Organization industry for providing payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR services to small and mid-sized businesses.
Mar 25, 2026
Houchin sent to the desk a privileged resolution on behalf of the Republican Conference directing the election of named Members to standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Mar 25, 2026
Houchin called up House Resolution 1131 by direction of the Committee on Rules and asked for its immediate consideration.
Jan 7, 2026
Houchin called up House Resolution 977 by direction of the Committee on Rules and asked for its immediate consideration.
Jan 7, 2026
Houchin submitted a privileged resolution on behalf of the Republican Conference to elect Mr. Knott to the Committee on Ethics.
Sep 17, 2025
Houchin called up House Resolution 722 by direction of the Committee on Rules and asked for its immediate consideration.
Jun 10, 2025
Houchin called up House Resolution 489 by direction of the Committee on Rules and asked for its immediate consideration.
May 21, 2025
Houchin called up House Resolution 436 and asked for its immediate consideration by direction of the Committee on Rules.
May 21, 2025
Houchin submitted a privileged report (Rept. No. 119-113) from the Committee on Rules on a resolution (H. Res. 436) providing for consideration of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Feb 25, 2025
Houchin, by direction of the Committee on Rules, called up House Resolution 161 and asked for its immediate consideration.
Dec 18, 2024
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.
Dec 18, 2024
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.
Dec 18, 2024
Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.
Dec 17, 2024
Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.
Dec 17, 2024
Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.
Dec 11, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.
Dec 11, 2024
Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.
Mar 21, 2024
Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.
Mar 21, 2024
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.
Mar 21, 2024
Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 19, 2024
Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Mar 19, 2024
Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.
Mar 13, 2024
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.
Feb 29, 2024
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.
Feb 29, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.
Jan 11, 2024
DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.
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