Congresswoman Houchin Supports Passage Of Schools Not Shelters Act Amid Border Crisis

“Schools should not be distracted from meeting the educational needs of students because President Biden has failed to secure the southern border,” – Rep. Houchin.

Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-Ind.-09), a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, voted to pass the Schools Not Shelters Act to prohibit the use of educational facilities to provide shelter or housing for illegal migrants. This would include public elementary schools, public secondary schools, and institutions of higher education.

“The House passage of this bill sends a clear message to the Biden Administration and cities across the country that the safety and education of students comes first. Our schools won’t be used to clean up President Biden’s border crisis,” said Congresswoman Houchin.

On Wednesday, Congresswoman Houchin managed the rule for the consideration of the bill on the House Floor.

“As a member of the Education and Workforce Committee, we were presented with staggering statistics that provide further evidence of the Biden’s border crisis. We learned that over 2,500 migrants are pouring into New York City weekly, with over 87,000 migrants arriving since last spring, it is obvious that action must be taken. These statistics from our larger cities preview what could happen across the country if action is not taken,” said Congresswoman Houchin in the floor remarks.