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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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) announced today that 53 of his colleagues have joined him in asking the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee to include language in their upcoming spending bill that would apply much-needed enhanced security measures to America’s refugee resettlement program the House overwhelmingly approved… Read more »

Orange, TX – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) announced today this office officially received the approval of Governor Abbott's presidential federal disaster declaration for Orange, Jasper and Newton Counties, which triggers the release of federal funds to help local communities recover from the historic flooding. “Our hearts and prayers continue to go out to all those who have been… Read more »

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… 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… 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… 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… 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,… 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… Read more »