Brian Babin
Sourced recordU.S. House - TX District 36 · Congressional District 36
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Profile Snapshot
Brian Philip Babin is an American dentist, politician and member of the Republican Party who has served as the U.S. representative from Texas's 36th congressional district since 2015. The district includes much of southeastern Houston, some of its eastern suburbs, and some more exurban and rural areas to the east. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Ethics
Corruption Record
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Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
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Law & Order
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Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Tax Policy
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Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialBrian Babin is a candidate for U.S. House - TX District 36profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,359,031.83 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Babin, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect MQ-9 Capabilities and Preserve Air National Guard Readiness
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- VerifiedPublic statement: Chairman Babin Hosts Southeast Texas Business Roundtable
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- VerifiedPublic statement: Babin Statement on House Passage of DHS Funding to Secure the Homeland
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Brian Babin Says Congress Should Act on Birthright Citizenship After Fox News Op-Ed - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Brian Babin Issues Statement on Iran Operations - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Exclusive: Brian Babin backs Houston’s bid to host major global space event - Houston Chronicle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Brian Babin for the 36th Congressional District in the Republican primary - Houston Chronicle
- VerifiedNews coverage: The Future of American Science: A Conversation With US Rep. Brian Babin - Baker Institute
- VerifiedNews coverage: House GOP taps Brian Babin to lead Science Committee - E&E News by POLITICO
- VerifiedNews coverage: Who Is Brian Babin? More on the Congressman Who Texted Meadows About Overturning the 2020 Election - The New Republic
- VerifiedNews coverage: Brian Babin, Louie Gohmert attended 2020 election meeting at White House - The Texas Tribune
- VerifiedNews coverage: Arrington and Babin to Lead Texas Congressional Delegation to Southern Border - Representative Jodey Arrington (.gov)
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-29: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-06-25: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0.
2026-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2026-03-18: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2026-02-04: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.
2025-12-11: On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
2025-06-20: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-11: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2025-06-11: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
2025-07-10: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
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Public Statements
l class="tablister"> All In The News Opinion Pieces Press Releases June 4, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Tags: Defense and National Security Babin, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect MQ-9 Capabilities and Preserve Air National Guard Readiness WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Brian Babin (R-TX) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the Sustainment of Unmanned Systems, Total Force Aircraft Inventory, and
Defense and National Security Babin, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect MQ-9 Capabilities and Preserve Air National Guard Readiness WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Brian Babin (R-TX) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the Sustainment of Unmanned Systems, Total Force Aircraft Inventory, and National Guard Protection… Chairman Babin Hosts Southeast Texas Business Roundtable May 29, 2026 | Posted
ves Brian Babin (R-TX) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the Sustainment of Unmanned Systems, Total Force Aircraft Inventory, and National Guard Protection… Read more » May 29, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases 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
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 together business leaders, community stakeholders, and industry representatives from across Southeast Texas to discuss key issues impacting economic… Babin Statement on House Passage of DHS Funding to Secure the Homeland March 27, 2026 | Posted in Press Re
eater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Beaumont. The discussion brought together business leaders, community stakeholders, and industry representatives from across Southeast Texas to discuss key issues impacting economic… Read more » March 27, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases 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 mor
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