I want to thank our witnesses for being here today and for their important work.
Brian Babin
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Brian Philip Babin is an American politician and member of the Republican Party who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 36th congressional district since January 6, 2015. Born on November 15, 1948, Babin has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, healthcare, and border security during his time in office. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at supporting military families and enhancing national security. Babin has also been vocal about his views on immigration and the need for stronger border enforcement.
Aviation accounts for $1.5 trillion in economic activity and a $78.3 billion positive trade balance.
Civil and general aviation is responsible for 11.8 million jobs in the U.S. and generates 5.4 percent of our gross domestic product.
Every day there is a risk at the flare, which could be addressed at a fraction of the cost.
It is penny-wise and pound-foolish for us to not address this critical safety issue that is present right now in the Houston Ship Channel.
As you know, the Port of Houston and the Houston Ship Channel is one the busiest, if not the busiest, port in the Nation at the time.
Mr. Chairman, I am seeking an increase of funding for the Commercial Crew Program in our Science budget. For the past several years, the United States taxpayers have been paying over $70 million a person to launch our astronauts to the…
Mr. Chairman, several weeks ago, we passed a NASA authorization bill that returns NASA to its core mission, human space flight. The bill before us, H.R. 2262, builds on that good work. We have many American businesses employing thousands…
A vote for this bill is a vote to ignite the flame of commercial space and propel the American entrepreneurial spirit beyond our world and into the final frontier of space. Passing this bill tells the world that America is the home for…
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the gentlewoman's amendment. The gentlewoman's amendment makes everything a priority so that nothing really is. This amendment rubberstamps the administration's budget request, which fails to make…
Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1806, the America COMPETES Act. Mr. Chairman, when the American people pay their taxes, they expect their tax dollars to be spent effectively and efficiently. Too often that has not been…





