Press Releases

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) today voted to pass the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (H.R. 3003) and Kate’s Law (H.R. 3004), two common sense bills that crackdown on sanctuary cities and enhance penalties for deported criminal aliens.  Rep. Babin spoke passionately on the House floor in support of both bills.  To watch the video, please click here.  Excerpts… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today applauding the EPA’s decision to repeal the Obama-era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule that would have given the federal government unprecedented authority to regulate virtually all water flows in America, including ditches and farmland ponds: “This is welcome news for Texas farmers, ranchers and… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling to allow much of President Trump’s executive order on extreme vetting to take effect: “Today’s ruling is a major victory for America’s national security and an important step in reining in activist judges and restoring the separation of powers.… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) today filed legislation to grant properly trained and certified Members of Congress the ability to conceal carry a personal firearm wherever their duties take them. This would complement concealed carry reciprocity legislation that Rep. Babin has cosponsored to enable licensed concealed carry permit holders in one state to carry in… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement in response to this morning’s shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, VA: “I am deeply sickened and angry by this morning’s targeted shooting of Republicans at a congressional baseball practice. My prayers are with my colleague House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, Capitol… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today to pass the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act (S. 1094), bipartisan legislation that will streamline the process to remove, demote or suspend VA employees who have failed to effectively serve our veterans.  This legislation, which now goes to the President’s desk for his… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) voted this week to pass the Financial CHOICE Act (H.R. 10), which creates a more reliable and accountable financial system by repealing the most onerous provisions of Dodd-Frank that have hampered economic growth and job creation. “Under Dodd-Frank, community banks have collapsed while big banks in New York and those with strong DC… Read more »

Baytown, TX – On Friday, June 2nd, at a ceremony hosted by the Baytown Police Department, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin expressed his sincere thanks to each law enforcement agency involved in investigating the murder of Harris County Pct. 3 Asst. Chief Deputy Constable Clint Greenwood. Rep. Babin presented Congressional Record statements to representatives from each agency thanking them for their… Read more »

Houston, TX – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), who is Chairman of House Space Subcommittee, today joined Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) for the 2017 Astronaut Selection Announcement Ceremony at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. “It was my distinct honor today to join Vice President Pence,… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today in support of President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the United Nations (U.N.) Paris Climate Change Agreement that was negotiated under the Obama Administration: “I applaud President Trump for standing up for the interests of the American worker and withdrawing from the United Nation’s Paris Climate… Read more »