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Babin Supports Balanced Budget Plan that Paves the Way for Middle-Class Tax Relief

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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) joined his House colleagues in passing a Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 71) that puts America on a sustainable path towards a balanced budget, rebuilds our military and paves the way for fundamental tax reform and relief. “By putting us on a path to a balanced budget and cutting an overgrown federal bureaucracy, this…

Electric grid resiliency - the update America needs

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Electric grid resiliency - the update America needs Houston Chronicle | 10/2/2017 By Reps. Lamar Smith, Randy Weber and Brian Babin Link We live in an electrified world. Energy delivered through our electric grid powers heating, cooling, lighting, computer systems, internet servers and security measures across the country. Today, the grid is threatened by cyber threats and physical…

Babin Supports Bill to Deliver Immediate Tax Relief to Hurricane Victims

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) today voted for House-passage of the Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 (H.R. 3823), legislation that provides tax benefits and relief to individuals impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. “In my congressional district, countless individuals and families lost nearly everything to Harvey’s floodwaters,”…

U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) Holds Town Hall Meeting In La Porte

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U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) Holds Town Hall Meeting In La Porte The Bay Area Observer | Sept. 29, 2017 Link US. Representative Brian Babin stopped by La Porte on Saturday to hold a town hall meeting, and discuss Harvey relief efforts. The congressman answered questions and brought along a panel of experts from agencies including FEMA and SBA to answer questions concerning not…

Babin Backs Tax Reform and Relief Framework

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in support of the Unified Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code: “This framework – supported by both the White House and leaders in Congress – marks an important first step in delivering pro-growth tax reform and relief to the American people. Having grown to over 70,000 pages long, the current tax…

Babin: We are in this together

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Babin: We are in this together The Orange Leader | By Dawn Burleigh Link As part of a team effort between local, state and federal government, a Town Hall meeting hosted by Congressman Brian Babin was held on Friday night at the VFW Hall on 16th Street. Babin told the near capacity attendance that the county was not alone. “ We are in this together,” Babin said. “We have…

Congressman attends Harvey relief meeting

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Congressman attends Harvey relief meeting Baytown Sun | By Michael Pineda Sept. 24, 2017 | Link The impacts of Hurricane Harvey are still being felt. Many have returned to their homes, their jobs and routines. But others live in hotels, seeking financial help to put their lives back together.  This weekend, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin held a series of disaster recovery town hall…

Rep. Brian Babin holds town hall to discuss Harvey relief

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Rep. Brian Babin holds town hall to discuss Harvey relief 9/21/2017 Troy Kless, KBMT | Link LUMBERTON - In this disaster recovery town hall, dozens of residents had questions for FEMA, SBA, FSA, NFIP and other state and federal agencies. Jim Campbell feels he's getting the run around during his recovery from Harvey. "The people we have talked to so far really haven't done a…

Congressman Brian Babin hosts meeting on disaster relief and recovery

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Congressman Brian Babin hosts meeting on disaster relief and recovery KFDM/Fox 4 | Sept. 21, 2017 Link LUMBERTON — A large crowd with questions about hurricane damage attended a meeting hosted by Congressman Brian Babin on Thursday night in Lumberton. The Republican congressman, of the 36th Congressional District of Texas, hosted the meeting along with FEMA representatives and…

Babin Supports Harvey Relief Package, Bill Now Goes to President for Signature

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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36), whose congressional district was devastated by flooding from Hurricane Harvey, voted in favor of an emergency relief package that provides $15 billion in funding for recovery efforts in response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. “I am very pleased that Congress has acted swiftly to ensure relief is available for the millions of…