Babin Bulletin | February 18, 2018 Click here if you have trouble viewing this email
 The President's FY19 Budget Request
Monday, the President released his proposed FY19 Budget. By increasing funding for rebuilding our military, Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), President Trump has demonstrated a commitment to placing the safety and security of the American people at the top of our national priorities. This is a welcome change from the last eight years. Our economy will benefit greatly from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and I look forward to working with the President to advance important infrastructure initiatives. This budget is only the first step in the annual budgeting process. In the coming weeks the House and Senate will consider their own budget resolutions. This will be followed by the annual Appropriations process over the summer months.
Immigration Debate

Americans are tired of paying the costs of illegal immigrants. The time to secure our borders, end chain migration and do away with the visa lottery system is now.


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Babin Earns Top Award from Family Research Council
It is an honor to be recognized by the Family Research Council. I am pleased to partner with FRC on issues that are important to conservative family values that will make America stronger. I look forward to a successful 2018 as we continue to make progress on these important values issues.

 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Update

More Americans benefiting from Tax cut bill:

                 CVS Pharmacy will be increasing hourly wages from $9 to 
                      $11 and offering four weeks of paid parental leave.
                 Chipotle Mexican Grill will be giving out new employee 
                      bonuses, offering paid maternity and paternity leave, and 
                      short-term disability. 
                Best Buy employees are getting a $1,000 bonus and the 
                     company is expanding it’s teen tech centers.
                 
                        And the list of companies keeps growing…


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Babin on Florida Shooting 
 The shooting that occurred in Parkland, Florida is beyond tragic. Our prayers go out to the loved ones whose dreams and futures were taken so tragically. Sadly, there were warning signs that were not heeded, but should have been. In the coming days we will learn more and we must identify steps to prevent such acts of violence. As a society, we must also reexamine our culture which increasingly glorifies violence and devalues human life. 
 Meeting With NASA Directors
We met with NASA Center Directors: Ellen Ochoa (Johnson Space Center), Bob Cabana (Kennedy Space Center) and Todd May (Marshall Space Flight Center). We discussed the progress on SLS, Orion and Exploration Ground Systems which will take American astronauts beyond low earth orbit, to the moon, and eventually Mars. The collaboration of these NASA centers is important as the U.S. continues to lead the world in human space flight.
Constituent Photos of 
the Week 

I’m happy my staff could show the Harris family from Crosby, TX (pictured left of the statue) and the Palermo family from Deer Park, TX (pictured right of the statue) around the U.S. Capitol yesterday.
We love helping constituents make memories while visiting Washington, DC!
Great to have the Sterling family from Houston, TX visiting Washington last week. A member of my staff had the pleasure of taking them on a tour of the US Capitol.
Remembering Dr. Billy Joe Westbrook
This week, WWII veteran and dear friend Dr. Billy Joe “BJ” Westbrook went to be with the Lord at age 91. BJ lived a life full of service and joy.  This is a great loss to our community, his Texas dental colleagues and his family. He will be dearly missed.
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Babin Earns Top Award from Family Research Council
Babin Earns Top Award from Family Research Council