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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Brian Babin (TX-36) and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statements after leading a joint letter with six fellow members of the Houston Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) requesting they provide adequate funding in assisting with the Houston Ship Channel – Expansion Channel Improvement Project (HSC-ECIP). “The Ho... Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement after the long-awaited signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by President Trump today. This new trade agreement will replace the outdated 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). “After more than a year of hard work to push this incredible trade agreement, the USMCA has officially b... Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) sent the following letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar urging the Administration to take every precaution necessary to ensure the protection of American citizens – including possibly shutting down air travel to the U.S. from China: Dear Secretary Azar, I write to you today to urge you to take action to inhibit the spread of ... Read more »

DEER PARK, TX – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) will once again host a Congressional Art Competition in 2020. Students in grades 9-12 wishing to participate must reside within the 36th Congressional District of Texas. All entries must follow the theme “Memories of the Battleship Texas,” and depictions may include a time the student personally visited the U.S.S. Texas (BB-35) or of the Battles... Read more »

DAYTON, TX – On Monday, December 16, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) along with the United States Postal Service hosted countless community and family members, local dignitaries, and top military officials for a ceremony renaming the Post Office in Hardin, Texas after a local hero, Chief Warrant Officer II Lucas Maurice Lowe. Chief Lowe, a decorated veteran with tours of duty in both Iraq and... Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement after voting against the articles of impeachment brought to the floor of the House of Representatives tonight. “Today was a dark day in American history,” said Rep. Babin. “House Democrats have shamefully voted to remove President Donald Trump from office with zero concrete evidence of any wrongdoing. Speaker Pe... Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – After today’s announcement, Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) and several members of the Texas delegation released statements once again urging the passage of the negotiated United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) before Congress is released for the holiday season. “The USMCA will create thousands of new American jobs and generate billions in economic growth. No other state w... Read more »

DAYTON, TX – Please join U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), the U.S. Postal Service, and members of the Texas National Guard on Monday, December 16, 2019, for a ceremony to rename the Hardin, Texas Post Office in honor of Chief Warrant Officer II Lucas Maurice Lowe. Chief Lowe, a veteran with tours of duty in both Iraq and Afghanistan, tragically passed away on December 28, 2016, during a train... Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement recognizing the Port of Beaumont for being awarded a 2019 BUILD Grant. “I am pleased that U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao awarded a BUILD Grant to the Port of Beaumont for $18 million,” said Babin. “It was a pleasure to work with both Port and DOT officials to secure this extremely co... Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after sending a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting she immediately release the full transcripts of all depositions taken since she announced the beginning of the impeachment inquiry on September 24, 2019, and halt the House Intelligence Committee from selectively leaking information. “The American peo... Read more »