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U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) today issued a statement applauding the Senate’s confirmation of Rep. Jim Bridenstine as the new NASA Administrator: “I am glad the Senate has finally done its job and confirmed Jim Bridenstine as the new NASA Administrator. With many milestones fast approaching, NASA now has a leader in place to ensure America remains first in space exploration. Jim… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, chaired by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), approved the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 5503) by a bipartisan vote of 26-7. The bill was introduced by Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas), chairman of the Space Subcommittee, and cosponsored by Chairman Smith along with 17 committee… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Brian Babin issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s unjust decision by a Turkish court to keep Andrew Brunson, an American Christian pastor falsely accused of treason, in custody in Turkey:   “Pastor Brunson’s arrest and ongoing incarceration is a disgrace and a miscarriage of justice. It is shameful to accuse a Christian pastor who has preached for more… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement in support of President Trump’s targeted military strikes, alongside the U.K. and France, against Syrian targets after a chemical weapon attack by the Assad regime against its civilians: “I commend the President for his leadership, as well as our allies in France and the U.K., for taking this action after Syrian Dictator Bashar… Read more »

Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) released the following statement: “I would like to thank Paul Ryan for his service to the House and America.  Our country is a better place because of his leadership in turning our historic Tax Cuts & Jobs Act into law.  He was also ahead of his time in forecasting the looming debt crisis we now face as a nation and providing bold solutions to… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the rallies being held this week by America’s truck drivers over burdensome regulations:  “This week, hardworking American truck drivers will be rallying in Washington DC and across the country for relief from burdensome federal regulations such as the… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced H.R. 5417 The Responsible and Effective Standards for Truckers (REST) Act, legislation that would modernize hours of service regulations for truck drivers. The REST Act would allow drivers to take one rest break per shift, for up to three consecutive hours. The single… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36) released the following statement today after voting NO on the FY18 Omnibus spending bill: “Without question, the two greatest accomplishments of the United States Senate since President Trump took office have been confirming Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court and passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. What did these two accomplishments… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36) issued the following release today on the inaugural meeting of his student space advisory caucus held on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Nassau Bay, Texas. The Students for Space Congressional Advisory Council (SSCAC) is comprised of high school juniors from public, private, and… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has introduced the Municipal Infrastructure Savings and Transparency Act, legislation to open up the bidding and development process for federally-funded public works projects and allow them to incorporate innovative and cost-effective building materials. Congress has an… Read more »