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Rep. Brian Babin Backs President Trump’s Bold ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to Restore American Prosperity and Security

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) cast his vote today in support of President Donald J. Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” a legislative package that secures critical wins for the American people and reasserts House Republican’s America First agenda. “President Trump promised to fight for working Americans, and this bill proves he’s delivering,” said Rep. Babin. “It takes th...

Babin Introduces Bill to Rename Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Honor of Jocelyn Nungaray

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) has introduced legislation to officially rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Chambers County, Texas, as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge," honoring the memory of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, whose life was tragically cut short in 2024. In June 2024, Jocelyn Nungaray was brutally murdered in Houston, Texas. Two illega...

Chairmen Babin and Cruz Lead Texas Delegation in Support of Relocating NASA Headquarters to Houston

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (TX-36) and Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) led a bicameral coalition of federal lawmakers representing Texas communities in sending a letter to President Trump urging his administration to move the headquarters for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from Washington, D.C. to the Lyndon...

Babin Backs Budget Blueprint to Deliver Trump’s America First Agenda

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) voted in favor of the Budget Resolution that paves the way for Congress to implement President Donald Trump’s agenda. I proudly voted in support of the Budget Resolution because it keeps our promise to the American people and advances President Trump’s America First agenda. This plan delivers exactly what we need: serious border security, h...

House Republicans Pass the SAVE Act to Secure America’s Elections

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brian Babin, D.D.S. (TX-36) voted in favor of H.R. 22, the SAVE Act. This legislation ensures that only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections. "The fact that we even need this legislation proves just how far Democrats have gone in opening our elections to abuse," said Congressman Babin. "House Republicans are taking a stand to restore trust, secure our e...

Congressman Brian Babin Introduces the No Bailouts for Reparations Act

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brian Babin, D.D.S. (TX-36) introduced the No Bailouts for Reparations Act, legislation that prohibits the United States government from providing bailouts or other financial assistance to any state or local government that enacts laws implementing reparations programs. This bill ensures that hardworking American taxpayers are not forced to subsidize misguided...

Babin, Houlahan Reintroduce Bipartisan REDI Act to Address Doctor Shortage and Strengthen U.S. Health Care

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) and U.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) issued the following statements on the reintroduction of the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (REDI Act), which addresses the growing doctor shortage, makes medical education more affordable, and boosts health care outcomes in Southeast Texas and across America. "The growing doctor shortag...

Rep. Brian Babin Votes to Keep Government Running, Advance President Trump’s America First Agenda

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) voted in favor of a clean continuing resolution (CR) to ensure the federal government remains open while Republicans continue working to implement President Donald Trump’s agenda. “While Democrats are busy campaigning for a government shutdown, House Republicans are focused on keeping the government running and delivering for the American p...

Babin Votes Yes on Budget Resolution to Restore Fiscal Responsibility and Secure America’s Future

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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee voted in favor of H. Con. Res. 14, the House Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025. “It’s time to finally make our government efficient and accountable before we bankrupt the country and foreclose on our children’s future. This bill addresses the cost-of-living crisis by curbing out-o...

Congressman Brian Babin Introduces Bill to End the Abuse of Birthright Citizenship

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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee introduced The Birthright Citizenship Act to restore the 14th Amendment to its original purpose and end the misuse of birthright citizenship. This legislation ensures that automatic citizenship is granted only to children born in the United States with at least one parent who meets one...

Babin Commends Reelection of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House of Representatives

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement after voting to reelect Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House of Representatives. “Today, I proudly voted to reelect Mike Johnson to serve as our House Speaker,” said Babin. “We received a clear mandate in November for secure borders, a strong military, a thriving economy, affordable prices, an end to woke polici...

Babin Selected to Chair House Science, Space, and Technology Committee in 119th Congress

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement on his selection as the next House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman for the 119th Congress by the Republican Steering Committee: “It’s an incredible honor to be chosen to serve as the next House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman,” said Babin. “Between our nation’s booming science...

Babin, GOP Colleagues Condemn New DHS Policy Protecting Lebanese Nationals

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) led eleven of his House Republican colleagues on a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas condemning his recent announcement that Lebanese nationals currently in the U.S. will be eligible for Temporary Protected Status and work authorization due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “While Israel is suffering w...

Babin Commends House Passage of NASA Reauthorization Act

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement on the House passage of the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 8958). This bipartisan legislation reaffirms our commitment to leading global space and science endeavors and emphasizes the importance of commercial partnerships and international collaboration in advancing space exploration and scientific researc...

Babin, Garamendi, Cruz, Warren Introduce Bipartisan RIDER Act to Improve Federal Assistance to Communities Recovering from Major Disasters

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressmen Brian Babin (TX-36) and John Garamendi (CA-08) and Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Regional Impact of Disasters and Emergencies Relief (RIDER) Act to improve access to and delivery of federal relief to disaster-struck communities. This bipartisan, bicameral bill would amend existing law to ensure bureaucratic technicalities do n...