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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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today to pass the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act (H.R. 3009), legislation he has cosponsored to cut off federal funding for sanctuary cities, which purposely ignore federal immigration laws and threaten the safety of our communities. “The tragic killing of Kathryn Steinle at the hands of a five-time deported… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) spoke on the House floor last night to express his outrage over the recent disclosures of Planned Parenthood’s deliberate efforts to harvest tissue from aborted babies.  Babin called on Congress to immediately pass legislation he has cosponsored, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R. 3134), which prohibits taxpayer funds from… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-Texas) released the following statements on Tuesday’s Pluto flyby of the New Horizons spacecraft. Chairman Smith: “These are the events that catch our imaginations and remind us why we must continue investing in planetary science and… Read more »