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Babin Reacts to POTUS Signing Federal Disaster Declaration for Southeast Texas

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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…

Congressman Brian Babin Relocates Orange District Office

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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…

Babin Responds to Flooding From Tropical Depression Imelda

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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…

Reps. Brian Babin and Randy Weber Request POTUS Deliver an Immediate Federal Disaster Declaration for Regions of Southeast Texas

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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…

Babin Reacts to Greenpeace Protests on Fred Hartman Bridge

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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.…

Babin and Weber to Hold U.S. Service Academy and ROTC Forum

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen Brian Babin (TX-36) and Randy Weber (TX-14) invite all interested 8-12th grade students, parents, guardians, and educators to attend their upcoming Service Academy and ROTC Forum on September 14 at the Hardin-Jefferson High School Cafeteria from 3:00pm–5:00pmCT. Representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S.…

Babin’s Statement on NASA’s Lunar Lander Announcement

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DEER PARK, TX – Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement in response to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine’s announcement today awarding the lunar lander program management to Marshall Space Flight Center. “I am disappointed by the decision from NASA to not place the lunar lander program management at the Johnson Space Center (JSC),” said Babin. “Marshall Space…

Babin’s Lucas Lowe Memorial Post Office Bill (H.R. 1250) Passes U.S. Senate

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DEER PARK, TX – Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement in response to his legislation to rename the Post Office in Hardin, TX after Lucas Maurice Lowe passing the U.S. Senate. “I’m tremendously proud and honored to have led the effort to rename the Hardin Post Office after a true American hero – Lucas Lowe,” said Rep. Babin. “It brings me great joy knowing that…

Southeast Texas Leaders Support Babin’s Alabama-Coushatta Fairness Bill

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WOODVILLE, TX – Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following release to highlight statements of support from elected officials and community leaders across Southeast Texas for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Settlement Act (H.R. 759), legislation he authored and which unanimously passed the House last week. “It’s truly an…

House Passes Babin’s Alabama-Coushatta Fairness Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives unanimously passed the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Settlement Act (H.R. 759) on Wednesday evening. “We have worked tirelessly for more than a year to pass H.R. 759 in the House of Representatives,” said Babin. “I’m…