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 »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36) issued the following statement today about the meeting his office organized earlier this week regarding the opioid crisis in the Southeast Texas Region.
“This week, we gathered key stakeholders in the Southeast Texas Region to discuss the importance of working collaboratively to develop… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36) issued the following statement today recognizing Captain Michael McGee and Captain Michael Phillips for their courageous actions that prevented a major maritime disaster on the Houston Ship Channel in 2016.
“It was my distinct honor to present Captain Michael McGee and Captain… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36) issued the following statement today recognizing veteran John Jerrell Nichols, Sr., of Clear Lake, who never received the medals he earned after honorably serving in World War II.
“Seventy-one years after his heroic acts, Army veteran, John Jerrell Nichols, Sr. is honored by a grateful… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Reps. Brian Babin (R-TX-36) & Steve King (R-IA-04), along with 23 other Members of Congress, today sent a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) asking them to support the pending application for an exemption from the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate for small trucking businesses with exemplary safety records.
“For the last six… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) released the following video message applauding President Trump’s State of the Union address:
“The message from President Trump was loud and clear…America is back and we are only getting started,” said Rep. Babin. “Each day newspaper headlines announce that businesses are investing billions of dollars to expand here in America, building new… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today after Senate Democrats ended their filibuster and passed a government funding bill:
“Senate Democrats have finally come to their senses and agreed to end the #SchumerShutdown and re-open the federal government. But let’s be clear: For three days, Democrats in Congress held our troops and children’s… Read more »
