Press Releases

Houston, TX – On Thursday, August 11th, during a meeting with Houston space industry leaders, including members of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP), U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) announced the formation of the Texas Space Congressional Caucus (TSCC) to help advocate and protect the interests of NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) and the space industry across Texas. … Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36), along with U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX) and every Republican Member of the Texas congressional delegation, sent a letter today to President Obama demanding answers about the hundreds of millions of dollars in unobligated Zika prevention funding the Administration has reportedly not allocated yet. The delegation letter also… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) spoke on the House floor on Wednesday in support of the Conscience Protection Act, legislation that passed the House to help ensure medical providers and religious institutions are not forced to participate in abortion services. To watch the video, click here.  Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: “Mr. Speaker, this nation… Read more »

Washington, DC – On Monday, July 11th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2016 (H.R. 636), which included an important amendment offered by U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) to set strict new guidelines for the operation of drones near chemical plants and oil refineries.  The bipartisan legislation will now be passed… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) took to the House floor today to speak out against the FBI’s decision not to prosecute former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: “Mr. Speaker, our nation’s top law enforcement officials took a dangerous turn last week when they essentially rewrote the law for the well-connected and… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to the horrific police shooting in Dallas, Texas: “I'm heartbroken over the senseless murders of these five Dallas police officers. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and all those who have been injured. As Texans, we mourn the loss of these fallen heroes and offer our prayers to… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to FBI Director James Comey’s decision that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should not be prosecuted for her "extremely careless" mishandling of classified information: “We are at a dangerous place as a nation when the nation’s top law enforcement officials essentially rewrite the… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to the Obama Administration’s new policy to allow transgender individuals to openly serve in the military:  “This is yet another needless distraction by this President that puts his personal liberal social agenda ahead of military preparedness and training. The military should not be… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to block the President’s executive amnesty actions: “Today’s decision is a major victory for the American people, the rule of law and the protection of the U.S. Constitution.  I’ve been clear from the start that President Obama’s decision to… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to the Orlando terrorist attack: “The Orlando terrorist attack is yet another sobering reminder that our nation is under attack from Islamic Jihadists. This follows similar terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, Chattanooga, Ft. Hood and Boston. As our hearts and prayers go out to those who lost… Read more »