NASA/Space

Houston's Johnson Space Center is still the undisputed leader in human spaceflight

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Houston's Johnson Space Center is still the undisputed leader in human spaceflight  Houston Chronicle | By U.S. Rep. Brian Babin July 25, 2018 | Link “Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.” These eight historic words from U.S. astronaut, Neil Armstrong, after landing on the Moon nearly 50 years ago, are proudly cherished by the NASA Johnson Space Center…

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: 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…

Op-ed | We agree, Mr. President – America should return to the moon

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We agree, Mr. President – America should return to the moon SpaceNews | Link By U.S. Rep. Brian Babin and U.S. Rep. Ami Bera — December 11, 2017 President Trump’s new space policy directive calling for American astronauts to return to the moon is welcome and encouraging news. The United States is entering a new era of space exploration. In the past, NASA and…

Babin Joins President Trump as He Signs New Space Policy Directive on Missions to Moon and Mars

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Washington, DC – U.S. House Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX) joined President Trump today at the White House as he signed Space Policy Directive – 1 urging NASA to return Americans to the Moon and encourage human space exploration to Mars and beyond. “By signing this space policy directive and refocusing America’s space program on human spaceflight exploration, the…

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…

Babin Joins Vice President Pence in Visiting Johnson Space Center to Congratulate NASA’s Newest Astronauts

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Houston, TX – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), who is Chairman of House Space Subcommittee, today joined Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) for the 2017 Astronaut Selection Announcement Ceremony at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. “It was my distinct honor today to join Vice President Pence,…

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…

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…