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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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after the passage of the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) in the House of Representatives. Congressman Babin voted no on this legislation. “Once again, Speaker Pelosi has placed the safety and wellbeing of American citizens at the bottom of her list of priorities,” said Babin. “House Democrats have… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after speaking with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) new hours of service (HOS) rules issued today for America’s truckers. “As the Congressman from a district where reliable and up-to-date transportation is so… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Treasury released guidance making certain that rural hospitals are eligible to receive forgivable loans through the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Congressman Babin recognized that language in the CARES Act did not… Read more »