Brian Babin: “I couldn't be more excited to discuss these crucial questions with today's witnesses.”

I sincerely thank my very good friend (Mrs. Miller of Illinois), a very strong lady of faith, for this Special Order. We really appreciate this. I rise today, Mr. Speaker, to recognize and to celebrate what we call Faith Month, a time when…

The U.S. Academic Research Fleet enables us to use state-of-the-art equipment worldwide to conduct cutting-edge science that cannot be performed on land. This fleet is a key factor in making the U.S. research enterprise a global leader…

I just want to put this on your radar as an issue if you are not already aware of that.

In 2023, the State of Texas received less than 2 percent of all DOT Federal grant awards.