Fiscal Responsibility

Babin Votes Against $1 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today after voting against the $1 trillion omnibus spending bill: “I voted against this $1 trillion government funding bill because it fails to include so many of the goals and priorities that President Trump – and the Republican Congress – were elected to carry out. The reality is, when we hamstring the…

Babin Announces Opposition to $1 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today announcing his opposition to the $1 trillion omnibus spending bill: “I oppose and will be voting against this $1 trillion omnibus spending bill. This is yet another example of why the Senate needs to end the filibuster abuse. When you take President Trump’s veto pen away and give it Chuck Schumer and Nancy…

We’re off to a great start under Trump’s first 100 days

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We’re off to a great start under Trump’s first 100 days Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) The Hill | April 28, 2017 Read Online For far too long, Washington has been a place that is driven by empty rhetoric and broken promises – resulting in very little from ever getting done. During the first 100 days of the Trump administration, we have seen a president following through on his…

Babin Praises Confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today applauding the U.S. Senate confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court: “Congratulations to Judge Gorsuch on being confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court.  Throughout his extensive confirmation process, Judge Gorsuch has shown himself to be uniquely qualified and experienced to serve on…

Rep. Babin: Trump Budget Puts Government on Much-Needed Diet

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today in support of President Trump's budget blueprint for Fiscal Year 2018: “I commend the President for putting forth a strong and responsible budget plan that puts government on a much-needed diet.  It cuts wasteful spending, reins in government bureaucracy, secures our border and restores our…

Rep. Babin Issues Statement on President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to President Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress: “The President delivered a powerful and moving speech. He laid out a strong and bold agenda that will better the lives of all Americans. His passion and commitment for keeping the promises he made to the American people is a…

Babin Applauds Nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to U.S. Supreme Court

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement today in support of President Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court: “Judge Neil Gorsuch is an outstanding choice to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on our nation’s highest court.  He has demonstrated an exceptional legal understanding and a clear loyalty and…

Babin Receives “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” and “A” Rating from National Taxpayers Union

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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) was presented with the “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” and an “A” rating from National Taxpayers Union (NTU) for his strong voting record on behalf of lower taxes, limited government, and economic freedom.  “It is an honor to be presented with this important award as our nation faces very…

Rep. Babin Congratulates Trump, Pence on Historic Victory

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) made the following remarks today on the House floor congratulating President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect Mike Pence and the American people on a historic victory at the ballot box: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect Mike Pence – but most importantly – the American…

Rep. Babin Votes Against Short-Term Government Spending Bill

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today regarding his vote against the passage of legislation that would fund the federal government through December 9, 2016: “I believe this was a missed opportunity – and I am deeply disappointed that this legislation failed to include much-needed and widely supported checks on the President and his foolish…