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Brian Babin

Brian Babin

RRepublicanTX-36 · Representative
58
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone32
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency49
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
28
Total Statements
17
Floor Speeches
11
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Trade: 13Taxes: 13Environment: 13Defense: 10Infrastructure: 9Foreign Policy: 8Agriculture: 7China: 7Immigration: 6Education: 6Technology: 5Economy: 4Healthcare: 3Climate: 3Ethics: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 15Bipartisan: 9Urgent: 2Ceremonial: 1Partisan Attack: 1

Statements (28)

Press Release2026-05-29EconomyDefenseTrade
Chairman Babin Hosts Southeast Texas Business Roundtable

Chairman Babin Hosts Southeast Texas Business Roundtable Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) participated in a business roundtable on Wednesday, co-hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Beaumont. The discussion brought…

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Floor Speech2026-04-30BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHR7567HRES1224
FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026

FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3299-H3311] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-03-27ImmigrationGun PolicyTaxes
Babin Statement on House Passage of DHS Funding to Secure the Homeland

Babin Statement on House Passage of DHS Funding to Secure the Homeland U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Co-Chair of the Border Caucus, released the following statement after the House passed critical legislation to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security: “For more than a month, Senate…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17ChinaS3971
SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT

SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E225] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04Taxes
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SERGIO RAMOS

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SERGIO RAMOS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E188] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Press Release2026-02-28ImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
Babin Statement on Iran

Babin Statement on Iran Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brian Babin, D.D.S. (TX-36) released a statement on Operation Epic Fury. “President Trump is taking decisive action against the terrorist regime in Iran, a regime that has destabilized the Middle East, threatened our allies, and targeted…

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Floor Speech2026-02-23BipartisanTradeHR2600
ACCESSING SATELLITE CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE NEW DISCOVERIES ACT

ACCESSING SATELLITE CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE NEW DISCOVERIES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2242-H2244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-23BipartisanEconomyForeign PolicyChinaHR3679
SMALL BUSINESS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADVANCEMENT ACT

SMALL BUSINESS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADVANCEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2244-H2245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-02-23BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR390
ADVANCED CAPABILITIES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE OPERATIONS ACT

ADVANCED CAPABILITIES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE OPERATIONS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2241-H2242] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-01-07ImmigrationTaxesDefense
Babin’s Birthright Citizenship Act Included in Republican Study Committee Budget

Babin’s Birthright Citizenship Act Included in Republican Study Committee Budget WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) announced today that his Birthright Citizenship Act has been included in the Republican Study Committee’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget , marking a major step forward in the…

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Press Release2025-12-10ImmigrationDefenseIsraelS1071
Babin Votes for NDAA Advancing President Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda

Babin Votes for NDAA Advancing President Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brian Babin, D.D.S. (TX-36) voted in favor of the Passage of S. 1071 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. “Today, I proudly voted YES on the FY26 National…

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Press Release2025-11-18Environment
Babin Votes to Release Epstein Files

Babin Votes to Release Epstein Files WASHINGTON — Congressman Brian Babin, D.D.S. (R-TX), released the following statement after voting to release the Jeffrey Epstein files: “Jeffrey Epstein was patient zero for Trump Derangement Syndrome. Democrats had these files for four years and did nothing;…

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Press Release2025-11-12UrgentTaxes
Babin Votes to End Democrat Shutdown, Reopen the Government, and Restore Fiscal Responsibility

Babin Votes to End Democrat Shutdown, Reopen the Government, and Restore Fiscal Responsibility WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement after voting to end the government shutdown and reopen the federal government: “For 43 days, Democrats held the…

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Press Release2025-10-23Partisan AttackImmigrationHealthcareDefense
ICYMI: Chairman Babin in Newsmax — “Schumer’s Shutdown: Every Day ‘Gets Better’ for Democrats, Worse for America”

ICYMI: Chairman Babin in Newsmax — “Schumer’s Shutdown: Every Day ‘Gets Better’ for Democrats, Worse for America” In case you missed it, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) , Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee , authored an op-ed in Newsmax exposing the political games…

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Press Release2025-09-30TaxesDefenseVeterans
Babin Statement on Impending Government Shutdown: “Delivering Results, Not Political Theater”

Babin Statement on Impending Government Shutdown: “Delivering Results, Not Political Theater” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement as Democrats recklessly drive the nation toward a government shutdown at midnight: “Democrats are holding the…

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Press Release2025-09-10EnvironmentDefense
Babin Applauds Passage of FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act

Babin Applauds Passage of FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Now more than ever, America’s military and defense…

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Press Release2025-08-06TaxesInfrastructure
Statement from Congressman Brian Babin on the Passing of J. Bruce Bugg Jr.

Statement from Congressman Brian Babin on the Passing of J. Bruce Bugg Jr. “I was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Chairman J. Bruce Bugg Jr. This is a tremendous loss for Texas. Bruce was not only a friend but a devoted public servant whose leadership at TXDOT helped transform…

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Floor Speech2025-03-24BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentChinaHR1325
COMMERCIAL REMOTE SENSING AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025

COMMERCIAL REMOTE SENSING AMENDMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1202-H1204] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-24EconomyClimateEnvironmentHR1326
DOE AND USDA INTERAGENCY RESEARCH ACT

DOE AND USDA INTERAGENCY RESEARCH ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1204-H1205] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-03-24EnvironmentForeign PolicyChinaHR1350
DOE AND NSF INTERAGENCY RESEARCH ACT

DOE AND NSF INTERAGENCY RESEARCH ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1205-H1207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DOE…

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Floor Speech2025-03-24BipartisanClimateEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR1368
DOE AND NASA INTERAGENCY RESEARCH COORDINATION ACT

DOE AND NASA INTERAGENCY RESEARCH COORDINATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1207-H1209] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-24ClimateEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR1534
INNOVATIVE MITIGATION PARTNERSHIPS FOR ASPHALT AND CONCRETE TECHNOLOGIES ACT

INNOVATIVE MITIGATION PARTNERSHIPS FOR ASPHALT AND CONCRETE TECHNOLOGIES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1209-H1212] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2025-03-24BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyChinaHR1318
UNITED STATES RESEARCH PROTECTION ACT

UNITED STATES RESEARCH PROTECTION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1201-H1202] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-03-24EconomyEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR730
MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL MODELING EDUCATION ACT

MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL MODELING EDUCATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1197-H1201] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-24BipartisanEnvironmentTradeHR359
COST-SHARE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2025

COST-SHARE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1196-H1197] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-03-11UrgentImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
PUTTING AMERICA FIRST BORDER SECURITY POLICIES BACK IN PLACE

PUTTING AMERICA FIRST BORDER SECURITY POLICIES BACK IN PLACE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1136-H1139] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-03-03BipartisanGun PolicyTaxesEnvironmentHRES153
EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND LOVED ONES OF THE VICTIMS OF THE CRASH OF AMERICAN EAGLE FLIGHT 5342 AND PAT 25

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND LOVED ONES OF THE VICTIMS OF THE CRASH OF AMERICAN EAGLE FLIGHT 5342 AND PAT 25 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025)] [House] [Pages H935-H937] From…

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Floor Speech2024-12-17CeremonialHealthcareTaxesTrade
CELEBRATING THE SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE MICHAEL C. BURGESS

CELEBRATING THE SERVICE OF THE HONORABLE MICHAEL C. BURGESS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7292-H7296] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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