Houston, TX – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) personally surveyed the damage and response today to the Houston Ship Channel collision, which occurred Monday within Babin’s Congressional District. Babin was provided with an aerial survey and briefing by U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Brian Penoyer, who is overseeing the response. Babin offered his steadfast support and commitment to… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress:
“As a freshman member of Congress, I am pleased to have had the opportunity to hear directly from Prime Minister Netanyahu about the serious threats facing our close ally Israel. We must remain united in… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today after President Obama vetoed a bipartisan bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline:
“President Obama’s decision to veto the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline only further demonstrates how out of touch he is with the American people. For pure political reasons, President Obama has put… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to a U.S. Federal judge’s decision in Texas to temporarily block President Obama’s executive amnesty actions:
“Today’s ruling is a major victory in our fight to restore the rule of law in the United States of America. President Obama’s decision to grant amnesty through unilateral… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today after voting to send a bipartisan bill approving the Keystone XL Pipeline to President Obama’s desk:
“I am proud to vote to approve the Keystone XL pipeline and officially send this widely supported bill to the President’s desk. For the past six years, President Obama has needlessly delayed… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today for House passage of H.R. 596, legislation he cosponsored to fully repeal Obamacare. To view video of Rep. Babin’s House floor speech on H.R. 596, please click here. The transcript of his speech is as follows:
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 596 – legislation that I have cosponsored to fully… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) shared his deep and personal appreciation today for Chris Kyle and his family as Texas recognizes “Chris Kyle Day,” as recently declared by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Rep. Babin got to know Chris Kyle through his son, Leif Babin, who served as Chris’ platoon commander during the Iraq War.
“Chris Kyle is a real national hero… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal:
“While I am not surprised, I am nonetheless disappointed that the President’s budget calls for record taxes, spending and debt. His budget never balances, includes $2.1 trillion in higher taxes and another $8.5 trillion in… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today for House passage of H.R. 351, the LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act, which cuts through government red tape to help expedite the approval of liquefied natural gas [LNG] exports. To view video of Rep. Babin’s House floor speech on H.R. 351, please click here. The transcript of his speech is as… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) announced his selection today to several key subcommittees that are critically important to the 36th District of Texas.
On the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Babin will serve on the Highways and Transit Subcommittee; the Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee; and the Water Resources and… Read more »
