Years in Office
10
Bills Sponsored
99
Bills Co-Sponsored
2137
Committees
2
Brian Babin Biography
Brian Babin, a former dentist and Air Force veteran, was elected as the U.S. Representative for Texas’s 36th congressional district in 2014. Babin focuses on border security, flood mitigation, and veterans’ issues, drawing on his service background and experience in rural healthcare. He authored the SANE Act to streamline NASA’s priorities and has served on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Babin’s pragmatic approach centers on delivering federal resources and advocating for the needs of his Gulf Coast district.
Education
- M.D., University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX(1993)
- D.D.S., University of Texas Dental Branch(1989)
- B.S., Lamar University, Beaumont, TX(1981)
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Brian Babin's congressional service.
Veterans' Access to Dental Care
Sponsored the Dental Care for Veterans Act to expand dental care eligibility for veterans through the VA.
Spaceport Funding
Helped secure federal funding for the Houston Spaceport to promote aerospace industry growth in Texas.
Hurricane Harvey Relief
Advocated for and secured disaster recovery funds for Southeast Texas communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
Opposition to Syrian Refugee Resettlement
Introduced legislation to temporarily halt Syrian refugee resettlement in the U.S. for national security review.
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