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Houston, TX – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) personally surveyed the damage and response today to the Houston Ship Channel collision, which occurred Monday within Babin’s Congressional District. Babin was provided with an aerial survey and briefing by U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Brian Penoyer, who is overseeing the response. Babin offered his steadfast support and commitment to Capt. Penoyer and all those involved in cleaning up and reopening the channel.

“Since this unfortunate incident occurred Monday, I have been in close contact with the Port of Houston, our local mayors, and the U.S. Coast Guard,” said Congressman Babin. “I was glad to have had the opportunity today to personally survey the incident and response efforts. I believe the situation is being handled well and I am pleased with the progress being made towards reopening the ship channel. I commend U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Penoyer and the entire response team for their leadership and priority on public safety. I look forward to working closely with everyone involved to ensure that they have everything they need in terms of federal support so that they can safely and quickly reopen the channel.”