Babin Rejects EPA’s Puddle and Tire Rut Power Grab

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) voiced his strong objections today to the final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Army Corps of Engineers establishing new regulations for what constitutes “Waters of the United States.” These agencies established new definitions granting themselves unprecedented authority to regulate virtually all water flows…

Baytown fighter ace honored

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Baytown fighter ace honored The Baytown Sun Baytown resident Billy Watts was one of the American Fighter Aces presented with the Congressional Gold Medal last week in Washington – one of the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. government. U.S. Rep. Brian Babin, who represents the Baytown area and much of east Texas , said, “It was a tremendous honor and privilege to meet Lt. Cdr.…

Babin: Let's Ignite the Flame of Commercial Space and Propel the American Entrepreneurial Spirit

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today for House passage of the SPACE Act (H.R. 2262), legislation he cosponsored that advances commercial space through encouraging private sector investment, creating more stable and predictable regulatory conditions, and improving safety. The SPACE ACT, which is widely supported in the space industry, will advance U.S.…

Sam Rayburn Reservoir Master Plan Update

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General Information The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is revising the Sam Rayburn Reservoir Master Plan. The Master Plan guides the management of the government lands around the edge of the reservoir.  LEARN MORE HERE COMMENT HERE

Babin Supports Legislation to Protect Civil Liberties and Strengthen National Security

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) voted this week for House-passage of the USA FREEDOM Act (H.R. 2048), which ends the National Security Agency (NSA)’s unconstitutional bulk collection of data from U.S. citizens, while preserving the ability to lawfully obtain critical information from suspected terrorists. The USA FREEDOM Act passed the U.S. House of…

Babin Issues Statement on the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement after voting against the Senate-passed Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (H.R. 1191): “Allowing a nuclear-armed Iran would be the worst national security mistake of our lifetime. In my view, this bill falls short of what is needed to prevent a nuclear Iran. I cannot support any effort that…

Babin Votes to Protect Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions

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Tags: Pro-Life

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today for House-passage of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36), legislation he cosponsored, which prohibits the abortion of unborn children after twenty weeks. The legislation was endorsed by a large number of pro-life organizations, including National Right to Life. Babin spoke on the House floor in…

Babin Votes to Rein in EPA Overreach

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today for House-passage of the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act (H.R. 1732), which stops the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers from issuing its flawed “Waters of the United States” rule that gives the federal government unprecedented authority to regulate virtually all water flows in…

Babin highlights first 100 days in office

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Babin highlights first 100 days in office Cleveland Advocate  By U.S. Rep. Brian Babin May 11, 2015 Over the past four months, I’ve had the honor and privilege of serving the people of the 36th Congressional District of Texas as your U.S. Congressman. In our first 100 days, we’ve accomplished some important things for the benefit of our country and for those of us who call…

Babin Reflects on the 64th Annual National Day of Prayer

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) today marked the 64th annual National Day of Prayer by sharing his personal reflections and prayers for our nation. To watch the video, please click here. The transcript is as follows: “Today is a special day – as millions of Americans join together in prayer for our nation and its leaders. Since the first call to prayer in…