Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today to allow the Speaker of the House to file an amicus brief in the upcoming Supreme Court case United States v. Texas, which questions the constitutionality of President Obama’s executive actions on immigration. The resolution (H. Res. 639), which marks the first of its kind, allows the majority of the House to express its opposition to Pres... Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement today that he will be nominating Federal Appeals Court Judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court: “It's been over 80 years since a new Supreme Court Justice was nominated and confirmed in a presidential election year. Now is not the time to reverse such course... Read more »
Houston, TX – On Friday, U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) honored retiring “Voice of the Houston Rodeo” Bill Bailey and his wife Janis with the following Congressional Record proclamation for his over 50 years of service at RodeoHouston. “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great man, and an icon of our Houston community, retired Harris County Precinct 8 Constable Bill Bailey. “Bill Bailey... Read more »
US Congressmen on Hand to Celebrate SJC Maritime Center San Jacinto Times By Holly Galvan March 11, 2016 http://sanjactimes.com/2374/news/maritime/ United States congressmen and other elected officials were on hand to help San Jacinto College celebrate the grand opening of the new Maritime Technology and Training Center on March 8. The center, known as San Jac’s fourth campus, is lauded as a state... Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) will once again be hosting a Congressional Art Competition in 2016, which is open to all high school students (Grades 9-12). Participating students must reside within geographical bounds the 36th Congressional District of Texas and all entries must follow the theme “The Great Outdoors of TX-36.” This may include national, state, and municipal parks or... Read more »
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today celebrating the 180th anniversary of Texas independence: “On this date, 180 years ago, a group of brave Texas settlers broke from the ruling Mexican authorities to officially establish the Republic of Texas. Their bravery and courage continues to serve as an inspiration and reminder of what makes Texas so... Read more »
BABIN: Stopping Guantanamo jihadists from coming to U.S. prisons The Bay Area Citizen By U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) February 29, 2016 http://bit.ly/21G47jy After seven years, President Obama remains determined to fulfill his dangerous campaign promise of closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba. This time he announced plans to bring the most dangerous jihadists to U.S. prisons. Iro... Read more »
Babin highlights domestic maritime impact on economy, jobs Pasadena Citizen By Y.C. Orozco February 24, 2016 Link With a new study ranking Texas third in the U.S. for domestic maritime jobs and Houston second among cities for its impact to the national maritime industry, Congressman Brian Babin highlighted those findings while touring the Kinder Morgan BOSTCO Facility in La Porte on Tuesday. As a ... Read more »
Houston ranks No. 2 in domestic port jobs Houston Chronicle By Sarah Scully | February 23, 2016 Link Houston, widely known as a major port for foreign trade, ranks second in the U.S. for domestic maritime jobs as well, a new study shows. The local strength helped boost Texas to a No. 3 ranking among states, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers study commissioned by the American Maritime Partner... Read more »
EDITORIAL: Babin's drone bill is type of representation region needs Beaumont Enterprise By Enterprise editorial staff February 19, 2016 Link Congressman Brian Babin's legislation to restrict drone flights over petrochemical plants is not just a worthy idea. It's a good example of the kind of basic representation that more U.S. House members should engage in instead of pointless partisan diversion... Read more »
