Congressman Introduces ‘No-Brainer’ Deportation Bill

| Posted in In The News

Congressman Introduces ‘No-Brainer’ Deportation Bill Daily Caller | By Alex Pfeiffer May 17, 2016 Link Criminal aliens in the United States are unable to be deported every year due to their home nations refusing to accept the deportation. A congressman introduced a bill Monday he calls a “no-brainer” to solve this issue. Casey Chadwick, a 25 year old Connecticut woman, was killed by…

Babin Introduces the Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act of 2016

| Posted in Press Releases

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) on Friday introduced the Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act of 2016 (H.R. 5224), which would withhold foreign aid and travel visas from any country that refuses to take back their own citizens who have been criminally detained in the United States. H.R. 5224, which was filed in response to the House Oversight Committee’s recent…

Babin Responds to Obama Administration’s Mandate on Gender-Neutral School Bathrooms

| Posted in Press Releases

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to the Obama Administration’s mandate on gender-neutral school bathrooms: “Unfortunately, President Obama has chosen to set aside not only common sense, but also common decency, which violates the privacy and modesty of every child in America.  It is unconscionable to force upon tens of…

Babin Office Hosts 2016 Congressional Art Competition Awards Ceremony

| Posted in Press Releases

Houston, TX – On Saturday, April 30th, the Office of U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) hosted an awards ceremony at the University of Houston – Clear Lake to announce the winners and honor those who participated in the 36th Congressional District’s 2016 Congressional Art Competition. This year's competition, which included 78 total entries from high school students across the district,…

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

| Posted in Press Releases
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

| Posted in Press Releases

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.