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Babin Commends the Acquittal of President Donald Trump

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement today after the Senate voted to acquit President Trump of both articles of impeachment. “The Senate has reviewed the two impeachment articles and evidence sent from the House of Representatives, and after a year of wasted time and taxpayer dollars they have confirmed what we’ve known all along:…

Babin and Fletcher Urge Army Corps of Engineers to Assist with Houston Ship Channel Expansion

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Brian Babin (TX-36) and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statements after leading a joint letter with six fellow members of the Houston Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) requesting they provide adequate funding in assisting with the Houston Ship Channel – Expansion Channel Improvement Project…

Babin Commends the Signing of the USMCA

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement after the long-awaited signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by President Trump today. This new trade agreement will replace the outdated 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). “After more than a year of hard work to push this incredible trade agreement, the USMCA has…

Babin Urges Federal Agencies to Proactively Prevent Spread of Coronavirus

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) sent the following letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar urging the Administration to take every precaution necessary to ensure the protection of American citizens – including possibly shutting down air travel to the U.S. from China: Dear Secretary Azar, I write to you today to urge you to take action to inhibit the…

Babin Announces 2020 Congressional Art Competition for Area High School Students

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DEER PARK, TX – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) will once again host a Congressional Art Competition in 2020. Students in grades 9-12 wishing to participate must reside within the 36th Congressional District of Texas. All entries must follow the theme “Memories of the Battleship Texas,” and depictions may include a time the student personally visited the U.S.S. Texas (BB-35) or of…

U.S. Rep. Babin Hosts Lucas Lowe Memorial Post Office Dedication

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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…

Babin Votes No on Impeachment

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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…

Texas Delegation Urges Passage of the USMCA

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  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.…

Babin Announces Date for Lucas Lowe Memorial Post Office Dedication in Hardin

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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,…

Babin Recognizes the Port of Beaumont for Receiving BUILD Grant

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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…