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Congressman Brian Babin Introduces Bill to End the Abuse of Birthright Citizenship

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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee introduced The Birthright Citizenship Act to restore the 14th  Amendment to its original purpose and end the misuse of birthright citizenship. This legislation ensures that automatic citizenship is granted only to children born in the United States…

Babin Commends Reelection of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House of Representatives

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement after voting to reelect Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House of Representatives. “Today, I proudly voted to reelect Mike Johnson to serve as our House Speaker,” said Babin. “We received a clear mandate in November for secure borders, a strong military, a thriving economy, affordable prices, an end…

Babin Selected to Chair House Science, Space, and Technology Committee in 119th Congress

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement on his selection as the next House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman for the 119th Congress by the Republican Steering Committee: “It’s an incredible honor to be chosen to serve as the next House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman,” said Babin. “Between our nation’s…

Babin, GOP Colleagues Condemn New DHS Policy Protecting Lebanese Nationals

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) led eleven of his House Republican colleagues on a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas condemning his recent announcement that Lebanese nationals currently in the U.S. will be eligible for Temporary Protected Status and work authorization due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “While Israel…

Babin Commends House Passage of NASA Reauthorization Act

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement on the House passage of the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 8958). This bipartisan legislation reaffirms our commitment to leading global space and science endeavors and emphasizes the importance of commercial partnerships and international collaboration in advancing space exploration and…

Babin, Garamendi, Cruz, Warren Introduce Bipartisan RIDER Act to Improve Federal Assistance to Communities Recovering from Major Disasters

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressmen Brian Babin (TX-36) and John Garamendi (CA-08) and Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Regional Impact of Disasters and Emergencies Relief (RIDER) Act to improve access to and delivery of federal relief to disaster-struck communities. This bipartisan, bicameral bill would amend existing law to ensure bureaucratic…

Babin Reacts to the First 2024 Presidential Debate

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement in response to last night’s presidential debate. “If anyone came away from last night still somehow under the guise that Joe Biden is mentally sound, they are living in a fantasy world,” said Babin. “THIS is why we’ve been pushing for cognitive tests for Biden since he first came into office. It…

Babin Reacts to President Trump’s Trial Verdict

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s trial verdict. “Every American knows this trial was rigged from the start,” said Babin. “Donald Trump is being politically persecuted, and it CANNOT stand! Biden and the Democrats have weaponized the government and are destroying our nation and everything we hold…

House Passes Babin Bill to Provide Transportation for Astronauts

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To watch the video, please click here. WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement on the House passage of his bill, the Astronaut Safe Temporary Ride Options (ASTRO) Act (H.R. 272). “My bill, the ASTRO Act, cuts through red tape to ensure that when our brave astronauts…

Babin Votes to Secure U.S. Borders and Support Israel, Tawain

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement on the bills that were voted on in the House earlier today. These bills included the End the Border Catastrophe Act of 2024 (H.R. 3602), 21st Century Peace through Strength Act of 2024 (H.R. 8038), Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024 (H.R. 8036), Israel Security Supplemental…