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 our nation’s highest court. I commend Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for standing strong and confirming Judg... Read more

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 military. This budget delivers on the President’s promise to refocus government and put the economic and national security of ... Read more

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 breath of fresh air. Now is the time for action. The American people elected a Republican President and Congress... Read more

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 commitment to the U.S. Constitution. Throughout his career, Judge Gorsuch has received unprecedented bipartisan support and ... Read more

Deer Park vet emotional at finally being awarded Vietnam War medals Houston Chronicle By Don Maines Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Link Walter Eggers didn't need medals to thank him for doing his duty in the Vietnam War. "I just went over there did what I was supposed to do," said Eggers, 74, of Deer Park. But when a Veterans Benefits Administration clerk advised Eggers that an omission on his discharge papers could affect his benefits, Eggers called his congressman. "He needed to prove that he ha... Read more

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 people on a historic victory at the ballot box. Make no mistake; this election was a resounding rejection of the stat... Read more

Babin listens to questions from veterans The Baytown Sun | By Matt Hollis October 12, 2016 http://baytownsun.com/news/article_a915339e-9060-11e6-bb17-6bb105001eb1.html U.S. Rep. Brian Babin hosted a Veterans Town Hall at Lee College along with a team of experts who answered questions from former military service members at Lee College Tuesday night. “The freedoms we hold dear today are because of men and women just like you,” Babin told the veterans. “We’ve heard first hand the problems veterans... Read more

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 plans to relinquish U.S. leadership over the Internet and bring in more poorly-vetted Syrian refugees into Americ... Read more

Washington, DC –U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) on Wednesday voted to pass the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act (H.R. 5620), legislation he cosponsored to help facilitate the removal of senior employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who have failed to effectively serve our veterans. The bipartisan bill, which now awaits further consideration by the U.S. Senate, will also strengthen performance standards and accountability measures for VA employees, provide enhance... Read more

Congressman hears local veterans' concerns KFDM News By Haley Bull | Thursday, August 18, 2016 | Link Orange — Questions, concerns and cries for change were raised by dozens of veterans Thursday night at a town hall at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange hosted by U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX). "It takes three to four months to get a doctor's appointment you know and then your claims take forever," veteran David Rankin said. "I've filed several times on some things and didn't get a response tha... Read more