As originally posted by the Wall Street Journal on January 5, 2020. By Joe Lieberman Jan. 5, 2020 5:15 pm ET Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with a photo of Qasem Soleimani in Tehran, Jan. 3. PHOTO: -/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/GETTY IMAGES President Trump’s order to take out Qasem Soleimani was morally, constitutionally and strategically correct. It deserves more bipartisan support than the begrudging or negati... Read More »

DAYTON, TX – On Monday, December 16, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) along with the United States Postal Service hosted countless community and family members, local dignitaries, and top military officials for a ceremony renaming the Post Office in Hardin, Texas after a local hero, Chief Warrant Officer II Lucas Maurice Lowe. Chief Lowe, a decorated veteran with tours of duty in both Iraq and... Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement after voting against the articles of impeachment brought to the floor of the House of Representatives tonight. “Today was a dark day in American history,” said Rep. Babin. “House Democrats have shamefully voted to remove President Donald Trump from office with zero concrete evidence of any wrongdoing. Speaker Pe... Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC – After today’s announcement, Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) and several members of the Texas delegation released statements once again urging the passage of the negotiated United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) before Congress is released for the holiday season. “The USMCA will create thousands of new American jobs and generate billions in economic growth. No other state w... Read More »

DAYTON, TX – Please join U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), the U.S. Postal Service, and members of the Texas National Guard on Monday, December 16, 2019, for a ceremony to rename the Hardin, Texas Post Office in honor of Chief Warrant Officer II Lucas Maurice Lowe. Chief Lowe, a veteran with tours of duty in both Iraq and Afghanistan, tragically passed away on December 28, 2016, during a train... Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement recognizing the Port of Beaumont for being awarded a 2019 BUILD Grant. “I am pleased that U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao awarded a BUILD Grant to the Port of Beaumont for $18 million,” said Babin. “It was a pleasure to work with both Port and DOT officials to secure this extremely co... Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after sending a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting she immediately release the full transcripts of all depositions taken since she announced the beginning of the impeachment inquiry on September 24, 2019, and halt the House Intelligence Committee from selectively leaking information. “The American peo... Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after delivering a letter co-signed by 25 of his colleagues, formally requesting that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi utilize a “call of the roll” if she makes the misguided decision to move forward with a vote on H.Res. 660, the so-called “impeachment inquiry” resolution scheduled for consideration in the House tomorr... Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressmen Brian Babin (TX-36) and Harley Rouda (CA-48) issued the following release after introducing H.R. 4687, the Sustainable Municipal Access to Resilient Technology in Infrastructure (SMART Infrastructure) Act, along with Reps. Grace Napolitano (CA-32) and Ralph Norman (SC-05). The SMART Infrastructure Act supports innovation and open competition in procurement, allowi... Read More »

DAYTON, TX – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) applauds the decision by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to open a mobile unit in Devers, TX. The Devers Post Office is being repaired following damage incurred by Tropical Storm Imelda. USPS Houston District Officials have informed Rep. Babin that the mobile unit is being set up and will begin serving the residents of Devers today, Friday,... Read More »

DEER PARK, TX – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement upon learning that President Trump has signed a Federal Disaster Declaration for the areas in Southeast Texas impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda. “I applaud President Trump for swiftly signing the Federal Disaster Declaration request, sent by Governor Abbott earlier this week, so those impacted by the severe floodin... Read More »

ORANGE, TX – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) has relocated his Southeastern district office from the Port of Orange to the new Orange City Hall located at 812 N. 16th Street, Orange, Texas to better serve constituents in the region. The new office, located in downtown Orange, has better accessibility from Interstate 10 and will provide additional parking to accommodate constituents. “One of t... Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement in response to the rain and flooding that Tropical Depression Imelda is currently bringing to regions of Texas’s 36th Congressional District. “As Tropical Depression Imelda continues to pour down on areas in our district, I urge everyone to take the upmost precautions,” said Babin. “If you are able, local officials a... Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressmen Brian Babin (TX-36) and Randy Weber (TX-14) released the following statement after sending a joint letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting he immediately deliver a Federal Disaster Declaration to the regions of Southeast Texas impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda once in receipt of such a request. “Ensuring that the residents of Texas’s 36th Congressional Dist... Read More »

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement in response to the ongoing Greenpeace protests on the Fred Hartman Bridge, closing part of the Houston Ship Channel. “If accurate, reports that the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is refusing to enforce the law and instead wait out 24 hours of this illegal activity is simply unacceptable,” said Babin. “They sho... Read More »