WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement after cosponsoring Rep. Bob Gibbs’ (OH-07) articles of impeachment: “Since January 20, 2021, Joe Biden has done nothing but launch our nation into a state of retrograde and increased vulnerability while thwarting the rule of law at every turn,” said Babin. “He has failed miserably at his duties as Command... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement calling for President Biden’s resignation, removal, or impeachment after the attacks in Kabul that resulted in the deaths and injuries of several American servicemembers: “After five decades of being wrong on every significant matter of American foreign policy, Joe Biden’s incompetence and terrible judgme... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement on President Biden’s mishandling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the plight of Americans and Afghan allies now trapped there: “The events in Afghanistan over the past two weeks have demonstrated the Biden administration’s incompetent leadership and destructive foreign policy, stranding thousands of... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) introduced a bill to help southern border states fund construction of their own border wall. The Securing our Border States Act will establish a block grant program, the “Empowering States to Build the Wall Fund,” for border states to continue constructing a barrier along their borders with Mexico. Once the Governor of a southwest border... Read More »
WOODVILLE, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement on his letter to the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate urging them to fully cooperate with any requests from Texas state officials for their assistance with resolving the matter and possible extradition of Texas legislators who fled to Washington in order to pr... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressmen Brian Babin (TX-36) and John Garamendi (CA-03) released the following statement on the introduction of H.R. 3459, the Regional Impact of Disasters and Emergencies Relief Act (RIDER Act), to expand eligibility for federal assistance after major disasters. “Too often after a natural disaster, we have seen impacted communities excluded from financial help beca... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) and U.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) issued the following statement on the introduction of the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (REDI Act) to address the growing doctor shortage, help make medical education more affordable, and boost health care outcomes in Southeast Texas and across the nation. “As a dentist, I know f... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement opposing the sale of Shell Oil’s refinery operations in Deer Park, Texas, to the Mexican state-owned petroleum company, Pemex: “Simply put, Pemex does not have the executive, managerial, or technical expertise to operate this state-of-the-art facility safely,” said Babin. “This proposed sale greatly increases the... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressmen Brian Babin (TX-36) and Andy Biggs (AZ-05), co-chairs of the House Border Security Caucus, along with 29 of their colleagues sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging that they reject President Biden’s nominees to lead U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) was joined by six of his House colleagues in sending a letter to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Bill Nelson regarding reports that NASA is soliciting employees to voluntarily head to the southern border and assist at overcrowded detention facilities. “What would possess this administration to ask untra... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) and Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) led a Border Security Caucus meeting after which they released a video calling out the Biden Administration, specifically DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, for his refusal to meet with the Border Security Caucus to discuss the crisis at the southern border. Click the link below to view video: To view video, ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) announced he will lead a Border Security Caucus Congressional Delegation trip to the southern border on Monday, May 24, 2021, to assess President Biden’s border crisis in El Paso, Texas. The following members will be joining Babin: • Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) • Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) • Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-09) • Rep. Debbie Lesko (A... Read More »
DEER PARK, TX – On Thursday, May 6, 2021, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) hosted a ceremony at Hardin-Jefferson High School (HJHS) in Sour Lake to recognize the participants and announce the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. This year's competition followed the theme of “TX-36 the Energy Capital of the World.” First place was awarded to Josye Meteer, a junior at Hardin-Jeffers... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress: “My reaction to President Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress can be summed up in three words: weak and boring,” said Babin. “This speech was nothing more than the usual Leftist banter of over promising and underdelivering. Unsurprising... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) will once again host a Congressional Art Competition in 2021. Students in grades 9-12 wishing to participate must reside (check here) within the 36th Congressional District of Texas. When the Spindletop gusher made its grand debut in 1901, the area encompassing Texas’ 36th Congressional District became the epicenter for the United States’ energ... Read More »
