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Washington, DC – U.S. Reps. Brian Babin (TX-36) and Gene Green (TX-29) yesterday introduced the Waterway Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 3315) to enhance navigation and safety in our nation’s ports, including the Port of Houston. This legislation addresses longtime concerns on the Port of Houston waterways with clarifying language and by granting discretionary authority to the U.S. Army… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) yesterday introduced the Resettlement Accountability National Security Act (H.R. 3314), which places an immediate suspension on allowing immigrants into the United States under the refugee resettlement program, until the Government Accountability Office (GAO) completes a thorough examination of its costs on federal, state and local… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today to pass the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act (H.R. 3009), legislation he has cosponsored to cut off federal funding for sanctuary cities, which purposely ignore federal immigration laws and threaten the safety of our communities. “The tragic killing of Kathryn Steinle at the hands of a five-time deported… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) spoke on the House floor last night to express his outrage over the recent disclosures of Planned Parenthood’s deliberate efforts to harvest tissue from aborted babies.  Babin called on Congress to immediately pass legislation he has cosponsored, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R. 3134), which prohibits taxpayer funds from… Read more »

BABIN: Iran deal undermines America’s security and must be rejected The Pasadena Citizen By Brian Babin | Member of Congress President Obama’s announced “nuclear deal" with the Islamic Republic of Iran must be reversed as it paves the way for a nuclear-armed Iran and threatens the security and safety of the American people. By legitimizing an Iranian regime that sponsors… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Space Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-Texas) released the following statements on Tuesday’s Pluto flyby of the New Horizons spacecraft. Chairman Smith: “These are the events that catch our imaginations and remind us why we must continue investing in planetary science and… Read more »

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) spoke on the House floor today to condemn President Obama’s announced “nuclear deal” with Iran, which falls short of preventing a nuclear-armed Iran and puts the security of the American people at risk. To view video of Babin’s House floor speech, please click here.  The transcript of his speech is as follows: “President Obama… Read more »

House Conservative Opportunity Society: SCOTUS Marriage Ruling is about Tyranny, Not Equality by CONSERVATIVE OPPORTUNITY SOCIETY | 9 Jul 2015 | Breitbart The Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage is being painted as a loss for those who believe in traditional marriage. However, for those who believe in the Rule of Law it is a loss for the American people and our… Read more »

CONGRESSMAN BABIN: “I did NOT vote to ban the Confederate flag and I OPPOSE any efforts to do so.”  Here are the facts: In recent weeks, there have been several proposals here in Congress pertaining to the Confederate flag and its place in our national parks and the halls of Congress.  I have prepared a detailed summary of each of these votes, but the bottom line is that… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Subcommittee on Space held a hearing to examine the current status of the International Space Station (ISS) and evaluate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) plans for dealing with operational and maintenance challenges. Witnesses at the hearing also discussed the status of the ISS partnership, how NASA is utilizing the ISS to enable… Read more »