Fiscal Responsibility

Babin Applauds President Trump’s State of the Union Address

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) released the following video message applauding President Trump’s State of the Union address: “The message from President Trump was loud and clear…America is back and we are only getting started,” said Rep. Babin. “Each day newspaper headlines announce that businesses are investing billions of dollars to expand here in America, building new…

Babin Issues Statement on the End of the #SchumerShutdown

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today after Senate Democrats ended their filibuster and passed a government funding bill: “Senate Democrats have finally come to their senses and agreed to end the #SchumerShutdown and re-open the federal government.  But let’s be clear: For three days, Democrats in Congress held our troops and children’s…

Babin: 2017 was year of accomplishments

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Babin: 2017 was year of accomplishments Cleveland Advocate | By U.S. Rep. Brian Babin December 29, 2017 | Link With the election of President Trump and a Republican Congress, we set out on a conservative agenda in 2017 to restore and rebuild America's economy and national security. As 2017 comes to a close, I am proud of the many conservative reforms we have enacted and the benefits…

Babin Votes to Advance Historic Tax Relief Bill for American People

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) joined his House colleagues today in passing the House-Senate conference report for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), landmark legislation that overhauls America’s tax code to deliver historic tax relief for American workers, families and job creators. The legislation now goes to the Senate where it is expected to pass and be sent to the…

Babin Supports Balanced Budget Plan that Paves the Way for Middle-Class Tax Relief

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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) joined his House colleagues in passing a Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 71) that puts America on a sustainable path towards a balanced budget, rebuilds our military and paves the way for fundamental tax reform and relief. “By putting us on a path to a balanced budget and cutting an overgrown federal bureaucracy, this…

Babin extols progress, bemoans roadblocks

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Babin extols progress, bemoans roadblocks By David Taylor | Dayton News Aug. 18, 2017 | Link There's a bottleneck in Washington. Coming from a conservative, most would expect Congressman Dr. Brian Babin to point the finger across the aisle at Democrats, but Babin's frustration rests with his own colleagues in the U. S. Senate, and it's mystifying for the congressman. Spending…

FreedomWorks’ Bill of the Month for July 2017: State and Local Pension Accountability Act, H.R. 1124

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FreedomWorks’ Bill of the Month for July 2017: State and Local Pension Accountability Act, H.R. 1124 By Christina Herrin | 7/1/2017 Link FreedomWorks has selected the State and Local Pension Accountability Act, H.R. 1124, as the bill of the month for July 2017. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) and was referred to the House Education and Workforce Committee. This…

Babin Votes to Repeal Dodd-Frank, End “Too Big To Fail” Bailouts & Strengthen Financial Accountability

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) voted this week to pass the Financial CHOICE Act (H.R. 10), which creates a more reliable and accountable financial system by repealing the most onerous provisions of Dodd-Frank that have hampered economic growth and job creation. “Under Dodd-Frank, community banks have collapsed while big banks in New York and those with strong DC…

Babin Statement on President Trump's Budget Proposal

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement on President Trump's 2018 budget proposal: “I commend the President and his Administration for putting forth a serious budget proposal that restrains federal spending while prioritizing national security in our military and along our borders. By moving us toward a balanced budget, this fiscally responsible…

Rep. Babin Earns 100% Rating from American Conservative Union

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Washington, DC – On Monday, May 1st, 2017, the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACU) presented U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) with the 2016 Award for Conservative Excellence for his perfect 100% conservative voting record in the 115th Congress. Rep. Babin was one of only three Texas Congressmen to receive a perfect score in 2016 and is one of only seven Members of Congress to have a…