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Babin Commends FEMA for Awarding Hardin-Jefferson ISD Long-awaited Hurricane Harvey Funding

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WOODVILLE, TX – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement commending FEMA for awarding Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (ISD) $27,818,876 in federal funding to replace Henderson Middle School, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Harvey. This funding is being provided under the authority of Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford…

Babin’s Statement on the House Passage of the INVEST in America Act

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement in response to the House passage of the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2) earlier this evening. “H.R. 2 was packed full of radical Green New Deal policies that I could never support,” said Babin. “Overall, this bill fails to provide the funding and resources to the appropriate areas and programs…

Babin Responds to the House Passage of the Justice in Policing Act

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement in response to the House passage of the Justice in Policing Act (H.R. 7120) earlier this evening. Although he remains ready and willing to discuss potential police reform, Congressman Babin deeply opposes this particular legislation. "House Democrats continue to prove to the…

Babin Announces 2020 Congressional Art Competition Winner

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Rep. Babin hosts virtual awards reception with the 2020 Congressional Art Competition Winners. WOODVILLE, TX – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) hosted a virtual awards reception on Saturday, June 6, 2020, with the students and families who participated in the 36th Congressional District’s…

Babin Celebrates May Job Gains

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WOODVILLE, TX – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement in response to the positive job report issued for the month of May. “Economists and media naysayers forecasted a loss of 7.5 million jobs in May – but they were wrong,” said Babin. “Instead, the country added 2.5 million jobs back to the market as the nation continues to safely reopen. “Under…

Babin Congratulates NASA and SpaceX on Successful Launch

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after today's historic launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon rocket to the International Space Station (ISS). "Congratulations to the NASA and SpaceX teams on the successful launch of U.S. astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the ISS," said Babin. "This afternoon, for the first time in…

Babin Responds to the Protests and Rioting Taking Place Across America

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DEER PARK, TX – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement regarding the protests and violent rioting taking place across America: “We must restore order,” said Babin. “The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of law enforcement deserves an investigation and accountability for the police officers involved, which President Trump has…

Babin Supports House Passage of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement in support of the House passage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010). This bill will amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the PPP, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the…

Babin Joins GOP Lawsuit Against Proxy Voting

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after requesting to join Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and other House Republicans’ lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Democrat rule on proxy voting (H. Res. 965). “I was elected to represent the great people of Texas’ 36th Congressional District, and it has been a tremendous…

Babin Commends Agriculture Secretary Perdue’s New COVID-19 Food Assistance Program

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WOODVILLE, TX – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, announced the details of the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. “America’s…