U.S Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement congratulating Mark Geyer on his appointment as Director for the Johnson Space Center: “I want to congratulate Mark on his selection to lead JSC. He has a strong engineering background and has spent his career working in the space program in key leadership roles including JSC Deputy Center Director and Orion Program Manager. JSC has served... Read more »

Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement in support of Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Central Intelligence Agency: “The nomination of Gina Haspel as the first woman to lead the CIA should be a historic moment. Instead, Senate Democrats have chosen to obstruct and engage in shameful character attacks to prevent her confirmation from taking place. Ms. Haspel ... Read more »

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump’s announcement to withdraw from the Iran Nuclear Deal: “President Trump made the right decision today by withdrawing from the flawed Iran Nuclear Deal. I have long said that if we allowed this agreement to continue, it would be the worst national security mistake in our lifetime. The Ob... Read more »

U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) marked today’s annual National Day of Prayer with the following prayer and reflection: “Father, as we observe the National Day of Prayer we pray for unity and healing throughout our Nation. Lord, we pray for unity as Americans regardless of our differing ideas, backgrounds, or party affiliation. At such a critical time in our nation’s history, we can do not... Read more »

On Saturday, April 21, Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) announced the winners and honored participants of the 36th District’s 2018 Congressional Art Competition. This year’s competition included over 50 entries from high school students across the district under the theme, “Hurricane Harvey Through Your Eyes.” First place was awarded to Juliann Dooley of Warren High School for her drawing, “Humani... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) today issued a statement encouraging residents of the 36th District to participate in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28: “April 28 is the day Americans across the nation will dispose of their old prescription drugs at hundreds of locations across the country. I encourage folks in the 36th District of Texas to take par... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) today issued a statement applauding the Senate’s confirmation of Rep. Jim Bridenstine as the new NASA Administrator: “I am glad the Senate has finally done its job and confirmed Jim Bridenstine as the new NASA Administrator. With many milestones fast approaching, NASA now has a leader in place to ensure America remains first in space exploration. Jim understands the ne... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, chaired by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), approved the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 5503) by a bipartisan vote of 26-7. The bill was introduced by Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas), chairman of the Space Subcommittee, and cosponsored by Chairman Smith along with 17 committee members.... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Brian Babin issued the following statement regarding yesterday’s unjust decision by a Turkish court to keep Andrew Brunson, an American Christian pastor falsely accused of treason, in custody in Turkey: “Pastor Brunson’s arrest and ongoing incarceration is a disgrace and a miscarriage of justice. It is shameful to accuse a Christian pastor who has preached for more than 25 years in Turke... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement in support of President Trump’s targeted military strikes, alongside the U.K. and France, against Syrian targets after a chemical weapon attack by the Assad regime against its civilians: “I commend the President for his leadership, as well as our allies in France and the U.K., for taking this action after Syrian Dictator Bashar al-Assad o... Read more »