A Texas Park Ranger was honored today for saving lives during Tyler County flooding. Park Ranger, Mike Hughes was given a congressional award for making several high water rescues.
On May 27th, 2016, the dam at Lake Amanda was breached by heavy rainfall. The flooding threatened the lives of many in the Tyler County area.
"This was a very specific heroic deed by Hughes,” said… Read more »
SOUTHEAST TEXAS — Congressman Brian Babin presented a certificate of recognition to Park Ranger Michael Hughes Friday at the Big Thicket Visitor's Center.
Hughes put his life on the line, rescuing several victims in the Tyler County flooding in May of 2016.
"The water was just rising so fast. It went literally from four and five feet to 12 and 14 feet in under 15 minutes on some… Read more »
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… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia:
“There is no place in America for the violence and extremism that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia. We must stand united against all forms of evil and violence directed at our fellow Americans. I call for a swift and complete investigation by… Read more »
Texas GOP rep wants Mueller to testify on Russia probe
Fox News | August 14, 2017
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Republican Rep. Brian Babin is calling for Special Counsel Robert Mueller and his legal team to come “out of the shadows” and answer questions before Congress on the scope and cost of the Russia meddling investigation.
Babin has drafted a letter on the matter to Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Rep.… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today after voting in support of H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act, legislation that fully funds President Trump’s request for a wall along our southern border.
“The Make America Secure Appropriations Act puts America on a stronger and more secure path forward that rebuilds our military,… Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36), a member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Highways and Transit Subcommittee, today announced that he has introduced H.R. 3282, the ELD Extension Act of 2017, legislation that would provide for an additional two year delay before mandatory implementation of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) on all… Read more »
New bill introduced by Babin could positively impact small trucking companies
By Vanesa Brashier | Cleveland Advocate
July 19, 2017 | Link
A new bill introduced Wednesday by U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) could delay mandatory truck logging devices on American freight trucks by two years.
"Under current law and regulation, the mandate is scheduled to go into effect Dec. 18, 2017, just… Read more »
We owe veterans debt of gratitude
By Rep. Brian Babin | July 12, 2017
The Baytown Sun | Link
America is the greatest nation on Earth because of those who have sacrificed so much to keep us free and safe: our nation’s veterans. We are truly blessed by God to live in the land of the free — and we are forever grateful to those who have… Read more »
Vidor officers honored for heroic act
By Eric Williams | The Orange Leader
July 12, 2017 | Link
Congressman Brian Babin of the 36th Congressional District held a special recognition at Vidor City Hall, on Monday, to recognize local officers for their heroism.
Members of the Vidor Police Department heroically risked their lives to save two victims of a submerged vehicle the night of… Read more »
