Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) today introduced the Alternative Ammunition Manufacturing Act (H.R. 3802) to ensure ammunition manufactures have the certainty they need to produce alternative types of ammo. H.R. 3802, which is endorsed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), National Rifle Association (NRA), and Gun Owners of America (GOA), requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to issue a ruling within 60 days of receiving a waiver appli... Read more

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today to pass the Default Prevention Act (H.R. 692), legislation he has cosponsored to instruct the U.S. Treasury to meet certain pressing financial commitments should the federal debt limit be reached. “By prioritizing our financial obligations, the Default Prevention Act will take away the threat of a default and ensure Social Security benefits are paid in full and on time regardless of the outcome of the debt ceiling debate,” said... Read more

Lawmaker Would Halt Syrian Influx Vows to fight Obama plan to allow thousands of refugees into U.S. by Brendan Kirby | PoliZette | Link A first-term congressman from Texas is trying to halt President Obama’s plan to resettle tens of thousands of Middle East refugees, forcing Obama to wait until the costs and risks can be assessed. “This is going to be an open door for ISIS to set up the base of operation inside the United States at taxpayer expense and legally,” said Rep. Brian Babin Monday on “... Read more

Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on Space today held a hearing on the impact of the president’s budget on programs being built for a trip to Mars and other deep space destinations. Witnesses discussed NASA’s plans for future major tests and milestones of the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion crew vehicle, as well as how the administration’s budget request affects these programs. The hearing took place a day after the Obama administration released its Journey to Mars report which contained n... Read more

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement after voting for House-passage of H.R. 702, to Adapt to Changing Crude Oil Market Conditions: “Lifting this outdated and unnecessary ban on crude oil exports is a win for Texas and America. It opens up billions of dollars of new economic opportunity for American companies, which will create thousands of good paying jobs. It will help to stabilize the price of energy on the world market, making sure that gasol... Read more

Lawmakers Slam NASA for Cutting Deep Space Exploration Spending Hearing comes amid heightened interest in Mars exploration stemming from the movie ‘The Martian’ Wall Street Journal | By ANDY PASZTOR | Oct. 9, 2015 | Link Republican leaders of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee blasted National Aeronautics and Space Administration and White House officials Friday for consistently proposing spending reductions to develop rockets and capsules destined for deep-space exploration. Rep.... Read more

U.S. House votes to end crude oil export ban Beaumont Business Journal | Oct. 9, 2015 | Link The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill by a vote of 261 to 159 Friday, Oct. 9, to repeal the nearly 40-year-old ban on crude oil exports. The bill, H.R. 702, was sponsored by Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX), who represents the 6th district of Texas, which includes Ellis, Navarro, and Tarrant counties. “This is a major victory for the American people,” Rep. Barton stated. Lifting the ban on crude exports ... Read more

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s decision to withdraw from the Speaker’s race: “Going into the House Republican Conference today, I was planning to vote for Representative Daniel Webster (R-FL),” said. Rep. Babin. “I was very surprised to hear of the withdrawal from the Speaker’s race by current Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. However, this provides us with a new opportunity to unit... Read more

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) today reminded those interested in receiving a service academy nomination that all completed application packets must be returned to the Woodville Office by Wednesday, October 15, 2015. Babin also announced that candidate interviews will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Please contact Rachel Iglesias at (409) 242-7132 with any questions. “One of the distinct honors of serving in the U.S. House of Representatives is the opportunity t... Read more

The 36th Congressional District of Texas, which I am proud to represent, has more petrochemical facilities than any other district in the country. Thus, our area would be significantly impacted by the EPA’s new proposed ozone regulations. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and local industry have already spent billions of dollars on environmental controls and cleaner units making our air cleaner. Data provided by TCEQ and industry monitors demonstrates that we have the cleanest... Read more