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…

Babin Supports Initial Disaster Relief for Harvey Victims

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today after the House passed an emergency disaster relief bill that provides $7.85 billion in support of victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana: “I am very pleased that the House has acted swiftly to ensure those impacted by Harvey receive relief. Our congressional district – the 36th District of…

Babin Opposes Campaign to Remove Confederate Monuments

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statement today in response to the removal of Confederate statues at the University of Texas at Austin and across the nation: "The campaign to remove Confederate monuments across the nation being forced upon us by radical leftists, academia, the mainstream media and the guardians of political correctness is shameful and…

12NewsNow: Park Ranger awarded for rescue operation

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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…

KFDM: Park Ranger recognized as hero in Kountze

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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…