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American energy will help create a better tomorrow

| Posted in Opinion Pieces
Tags: Energy

American energy will help create a better tomorrow Orange Leader By Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) April 30, 2016 Hyperlink For the past several years the state of Texas has led the nation in job creation, setting the standard for how American ingenuity, limited government and hard work lead to a healthier and stronger economy. At $164.6 billion, the chemical industry is the second…

BRISTOL BAY: House GOP sees conspiracy in EPA actions on proposed mine

| Posted in In The News
Tags: Energy

BRISTOL BAY: House GOP sees conspiracy in EPA actions on proposed mine Dylan Brown, E&E reporter Published: Friday, April 29, 2016 Hyperlink U.S. EPA staff either set out to block the controversial Pebble mine by colluding with anti-mining activists -- or proposed scientifically appropriate restrictions protecting southwestern Alaska from the proposal for North America's largest…

Babin Earns 100% Rating from American Conservative Union

| Posted in Press Releases

Washington, DC – The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACU) on Tuesday presented U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) with the 2015 Award for Conservative Excellence for his perfect 100% conservative voting record in the First Session of the 114th Congress. The ACU, which is the oldest and largest conservative grassroots organization in the nation, also honored Rep. Babin as the highest…

Babin Responds to Sec. Kerry’s Signing of U.N. Climate Change Plan

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Tags: Energy

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today condemning Secretary of State John Kerry’s signing of the Paris Climate Change Agreement at the U.N. Headquarters in New York City: “Secretary Kerry’s decision to commit the U.S. into this foolish agreement is nothing to celebrate. It will result in higher energy costs, fewer jobs and a more difficult…

Babin Meets With Astronaut Scott Kelly to Discuss His Historic Year-Long Space Mission

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Houston, TX – Today, U.S. House Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (TX-36) and Representative of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, met with Astronaut Scott Kelly, who landed last month after spending nearly a year on the International Space Station (ISS). Kelly, who just announced his retirement from the NASA Astronaut Corp., is a veteran of four space flights and has spent more time in…

Agencies answer questions about aid for flood victims

| Posted in In The News

ORANGE — Orange County flood victims were able to get their questions about assistance for their homes and belongings. The Office of U.S. Representative Brian Babin hosted it's second flood victim assistance workshop. KFDM's Kara Dixon reports on what those who went to the workshop thought of the help they received. To watch, click here.

Nearly 200 People Attend Flood Disaster Assistance Workshop Hosted by Babin Office in Deweyville

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Deweyville, TX – Nearly 200 people attended a “Flood Disaster Assistance Workshop" on Thursday night hosted by U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) and his staff at the Deweyville High School gymnasium. The event, which featured representatives from FEMA, SBA, FSA, TDEM and other community recovery agencies, provided flood victims in Newton, Orange and Jasper Counties with an opportunity to ask…

Babin Office to Host Flood Disaster Assistance Workshop in Orange

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Orange, TX – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) announced today that his office will be facilitating a “Flood Disaster Assistance Workshop” on Thursday, March 31st, at Deweyville High School (171 Hwy 12) and on Friday, April 1st, at the West Orange-Cove CISD Administration Building (902 West Park Ave). The event, which will feature representatives from FEMA, SBA and Rep. Babin’s office, will…

Babin Surveys Flood Damage in Deweyville and Bon Wier and Discusses Response Effort at Jasper Emergency Operations Center

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Newton County, TX – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) on Thursday surveyed the flood damage in Deweyville and Bon Wier while meeting with some of the victims and first responders. Babin also visited the Jasper Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to discuss the ongoing response effort to the devastating flooding that severely impacted Jasper and Newton Counties. “My heart breaks for those who…

Babin Surveys Flood Damage in Orange County and Holds Response Meeting at Emergency Operations Center

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Orange, TX – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) today surveyed the flood damage in Orange County and held a meeting with local elected leaders and emergency response officials at the Orange Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on the response efforts to the recent flooding that severely impacted Orange County and surrounding areas. “I commend all of our state and local partners, especially our…