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Rep. Babin Votes to Take Critical First Step Toward Repealing Obamacare

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) voted today to pass a resolution (S. Con. Res. 3) to facilitate immediate action on the repeal of Obamacare.  Earlier in the week, Rep. Babin also took to the House floor to give voice to the thousands of his constituents who continue to suffer under Obamacare. “Since the Democrats rammed Obamacare through Congress without a single…

Texas congressman boosts Trump deportation plan

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Texas congressman boosts Trump deportation plan By Kenric Ward | January 9, 2017 Watchdog.org | Link Doubling down on President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to deport “bad hombres,” a Texas congressman wants to punish countries that refuse to re-admit them. U.S. Rep. Brian Babin, R-Baytown, this month reintroduced legislation that would halt foreign aid and block visas for…

Rep. Babin Mourns Loss of Southeast Texas Soldiers on House Floor

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) took to the House floor today to mourn the loss of two Texas Army National Guardsmen who lost their lives last week after their aircraft crashed into the water off the Bayport Cruise Terminal near La Porte, Texas.  To watch the video, please click here.  His remarks are as follows: “It is with a heavy heart that I rise today to…

Babin Sends Letter to Trump Highlighting Shared Policy Solutions to Strengthen U.S. Security

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Washington, DC – Today, upon being sworn into the 115th Congress, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) sent a letter to President-elect Donald J. Trump highlighting shared policy solutions to protect American citizens from our reckless United Nations-led refugee program and weak immigration policies. “I want to bring to your attention three bills I have championed in the 114th Congress and am…

Capitol Hill takes up astronaut health concerns

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By Tom Bassing The Galveston County Daily News Dec. 18, 2016 | Link Alan Shepard, on a bright Florida morning, was eased into his cramped Mercury capsule Freedom 7 mounted atop a Redstone rocket. At precisely 9:34 a.m. Eastern time on May 5, 1961, the countdown reached zero, and Shepard then rose into space, becoming the first American to do so. Since then, NASA’s spacefaring…

House Unanimously Passes Congressman Babin’s TREAT Astronauts Act

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Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives last week unanimously approved the To Research, Evaluate, Assess, and Treat Astronauts Act (H.R. 6076), or “TREAT” Astronauts Act. The bill, sponsored by Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX), establishes a spaceflight occupational healthcare program for former American astronauts. Chairman Babin’s full statement on the TREAT Act…

Congress Must Say No To Obama $3.9 Billion Refugee Slush Fund

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Congress Must Say No To Obama $3.9 Billion Refugee Slush Fund By: Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) The Daily Caller December 5, 2016 Link As he wraps up his final negotiations with the U.S. Congress over funding the government, Obama has demanded a $3.9 billion refugee resettlement slush fund.  This is nearly a 250% increase over current year funding for the Office of Refugee…

Criminal immigrant deportation bill could find new life under Trump

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Washington Examiner By Rudy Takala December 4, 2016 Hyperlink A dentist by trade, plainspoken Rep. Brian Babin might seem like an unlikely figure to lead a charge for reform among his colleagues in the chamber. But with just two years in the House behind him, the Texas native is already heading a space subcommittee in the House, and could soon…

Babin Receives “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” and “A” Rating from National Taxpayers Union

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Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) was presented with the “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” and an “A” rating from National Taxpayers Union (NTU) for his strong voting record on behalf of lower taxes, limited government, and economic freedom.  “It is an honor to be presented with this important award as our nation faces very…