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Babin Votes to Lift Outdated Crude Oil Ban

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Washington, DC –  U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after voting for House-passage of H.R. 702, to Adapt to Changing Crude Oil Market Conditions: “Lifting this outdated and unnecessary ban on crude oil exports is a win for Texas and America.  It opens up billions of dollars of new economic opportunity for American companies, which will…

Babin Issues Statement on the Speaker Election

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Washington, DC –  U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s decision to withdraw from the Speaker’s race: “Going into the House Republican Conference today, I was planning to vote for Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL),” said. Rep. Babin. “I was very surprised to hear of the withdrawal from…

Babin Announces Oct. 15 Deadline for Service Academy Nominations

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Washington, DC –  U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) today reminded those interested in receiving a service academy nomination that all completed application packets must be returned to the Woodville Office by Wednesday, October 15, 2015.  Babin also announced that candidate interviews will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015.  Please contact Rachel Iglesias at…

Babin Votes Against Government Spending Bill, Takes Stand Opposing Taxpayer Funding of Planned Parenthood

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today after voting against a short-term government spending bill that maintains taxpaying funding of Planned Parenthood: “I cannot think of a more important issue to take a stand on than protecting the lives of innocent, unborn children. There is absolutely no excuse to allowing continued taxpayer…

Babin: We Need Bold, Conservative Leadership

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With Speaker Boehner’s resignation, it is time to turn the page and move forward. I look forward to a healthy and important debate on who is best equipped to lead the Republican Conference in the House of Representatives. Our country is in desperate need of bold, conservative leadership that fights with the passion and conviction the American people deserve. I am eager to hear from those…

Babin Votes to Reject President Obama’s Nuclear Deal with Iran

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today to reject the President’s nuclear agreement with Iran, because it ultimately paves the way for a nuclear-armed Iran and threatens the security and safety of the American people.  Babin also joined his colleagues in the House in passing legislation that determines the President has failed to follow the law by not providing…

Babin Now Accepting Applications for Service Academy Nominations

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) is currently accepting applications from young men and women of the 36th Congressional District of Texas who are seeking a nomination to the United States Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, or the Military Academy at West Point. “One of the distinct honors of serving in the U.S. House of Representatives…

Babin Shares Concerns Over Proposed Immigration Facilities in Chambers and Liberty Counties

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to community concerns over the proposed new Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities being discussed for Chambers and Liberty counties for the purpose of processing and transporting illegal aliens: “The people of Chambers and Liberty counties have a right to be concerned…

Reps. Babin and Green Introduce Bill to Improve Port Safety

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Washington, DC – U.S. Reps. Brian Babin (TX-36) and Gene Green (TX-29) yesterday introduced the Waterway Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 3315) to enhance navigation and safety in our nation’s ports, including the Port of Houston. This legislation addresses longtime concerns on the Port of Houston waterways with clarifying language and by granting discretionary authority to the U.S. Army…

Babin Files Bill to Suspend and Examine U.S. Foreign Refugee Program

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) yesterday introduced the Resettlement Accountability National Security Act (H.R. 3314), which places an immediate suspension on allowing immigrants into the United States under the refugee resettlement program, until the Government Accountability Office (GAO) completes a thorough examination of its costs on federal, state and local…