BABIN, BRIAN (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4824 [6JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3718 [27AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3718 [27AP]

Articles and editorials

One-Stop-Shop for Private Space Exploration, by, SpaceNews.com (Internet site), H3485 [24AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see H. Res. 838), H3505 [24AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H3148 [11AP]

China: impose duties on imported merchandise in an amount equivalent to estimated annual loss of revenue from violations of U.S. intellectual property rights (see H.R. 1048), H5977 [28JN]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1552), H975 [7FE]

Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

Crime: provide for certain sentencing enhancements relating to illegal reentry offenses and clarify manner in which sentences for such offenses are to be served (see H.R. 5526), H3395 [17AP]

——— provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H737 [2FE]

——— punish unlawful obstruction of enforcement of laws of the U.S. by State officials (see H.R. 5884), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of Commerce: provide civil space situational awareness services and information (see H.R. 6226), H5748 [26JN]

Dept. of Energy: authorize Office of Science basic research programs (see H.R. 5905), H4582 [22MY]

——— establish policy for Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) (see H.R. 5906), H4582 [22MY]

——— provide directors of the National Laboratories signature authority for certain agreements (see H.R. 5907), H4582 [22MY]

Dept. of HHS: nullify certain contractual provisions prohibiting or penalizing a pharmacist’s disclosure of availability of equivalent alternative drugs or methods of purchasing less expensive drugs (see H.R. 5343), H9444 [23OC]

——— require certain family planning projects and programs to provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 4507), H133 [10JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: alter deadlines by which an application for asylum must be made (see H.R. 4850), H1374 [5MR]

——— require certain nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond prior to entry into the U.S., with funds being forfeited if such aliens overstay their visas (see H.R. 6089), H7748 [7AU]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, condemn harassment and threats against such individuals, and call for resignation of Portland, OR, Mayor, Ted Wheeler (see H. Res. 1048), H7781 [31AU]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4736 [29MY]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9416 [2OC]

Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H6264 [16JY]

——— exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H5991 [6JY]

——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5201 [14JN]

——— study impact of motor carrier electronic logging devices (see H.R. 6159), H6112 [11JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H7689 [25JY]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 6398), H6462 [17JY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H1699 [19MR]

Drugs: modify offenses relative to fentanyl (see H.R. 5459), H3444 [18AP]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H3211 [12AP]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H9416 [2OC]

EPA: direct program offices to carry out certain assessments relative to chemical toxicity (see H.R. 6399), H6462 [17JY] (see H.R. 6468), H6648 [23JY]

——— exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H7728 [26JY]

FAA: provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (see H.R. 5346), H1727 [20MR]

Farrakhan, Louis: condemn promotion of ideas that create animosity and anger toward Jews and the Jewish religion and all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance (see H. Res. 772), H1610 [14MR]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1217 [16FE]

FEMA: transfer flood map preparation functions to the U.S. Geological Survey (see H.R. 5559), H5153 [13JN]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (see H.R. 200), H170 [11JA]

Foreign aid: reduce foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries based on the number of unaccompanied alien children placed in Federal custody due to immigration status (see H.R. 120), H8732 [17SE]

Foreign countries: impose a fee for remittance transfers to certain foreign countries (see H.R. 1813), H1335 [27FE]

Foreign policy: support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3444 [18AP]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1179 [14FE]

George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 5280), H3783 [7MY]

Georgia (country): impose sanctions if commitments or contractual agreements with U.S. persons engaging in business operations are being undermined (see H.R. 4563), H7743 [3AU]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 781), H1608 [14MR]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9153 [27SE]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: amend (see H.R. 6771), H8169 [12SE]

Immigration: change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6196 [13JY]

——— clarify prohibition on postsecondary education benefits for certain aliens and grant a private right of action to persons injured by a violation of such prohibition (see H.R. 5229), H1501 [8MR]

——— create a fund for construction of continuous wall along southern U.S. border, redirect amounts from foreign aid penalties and certain fees to such fund, and increase Border Patrol salaries and overtime (see H.R. 6657), H9092 [26SE]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H9416 [2OC]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7772 [24AU]

Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (see H.R. 6653), H9821 [10DE]

Insurance: prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6733), H9444 [23OC]

IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H5974 [28JN]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3097 [10AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3708 [26AP]

Medicare: ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7728 [26JY]

NASA: designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (see H.R. 5345), H3444 [18AP]

Patents: strengthen the patent system and combat abuse (see H.R. 5340), H7871 [5SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H3783 [7MY]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H9408 [28SE]

Printing: limit printing of Congressional Record and House Calendars (see H.R. 6708), H9416 [2OC]

Religion: recognize significance of parsonage allowance to religious and spiritual communities and support its continued exemption from gross income for tax purposes (see H. Con. Res. 129), H6463 [17JY]

Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 2918), H3452 [23AP]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H1729 [20MR]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1729 [20MR]

Taxation: apply current income tax brackets to capital gains brackets (see H.R. 6179), H5505 [21JN]

——— make certain bonuses tax free (see H.R. 5012), H1177 [14FE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5154 [13JN]

——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 4962), H6112 [11JY]

——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1204), H5153 [13JN]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 5067), H3746 [1MY]

Venezuela: condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H8887 [25SE]

Voting: prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in elections for State or local office (see H.R. 6482), H7154 [24JY]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H1373 [5MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Citizenship: interpret 14th Amendment to the Constitution to disapprove birthright citizenship, pursue legislative action to end such practices, and support Presidential directives on interpreting such amendment (see H. Res. 1143), H9510 [13NO]

Dept. of Education: provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 5734), H3885 [9MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H7750 [10AU]

Dept. of Transportation: extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (see H.R. 6111), H5199 [14JN]

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H3052 [29MR]

FCC: improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see H.R. 7392), H10586 [21DE]

FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (see H.R. 4853), H581 [19JA]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 5310), H1651 [15MR]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 7331), H10335 [19DE]

NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 5503), H3315 [13AP]

——— specify U.S. human spaceflight goals and objectives (see H.R. 6910), H9089 [26SE]

Native Americans: restore opportunity for tribal economic development by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe on terms that are equal and fair (see H.R. 4985), H1074 [8FE]

Water: improve processes for alternative wastewater systems (see H.R. 6804), H8724 [13SE]

Books

‘‘Holy Bible’’ (Job) (excerpt), H9684 [28NO]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Education: provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program (H.R. 5734), H3886 [9MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (H.R. 6664), H7751 [10AU]

Dept. of Transportation: extend I-14 interstate highway to additional areas in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi (H.R. 6111), H5200 [14JN]

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (H.R. 5417), H3052 [29MR]

FCC: improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (H.R. 7392), H10587 [21DE]

FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (H.R. 4853), H583 [19JA]

Infrastructure: waive certain procurement provisions for a project that receives funds from certain Federal agencies (H.R. 5310), H1653 [15MR]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (H.R. 7331), H10336 [19DE]

NASA: authorize programs (H.R. 5503), H3316 [13AP]

——— specify U.S. human spaceflight goals and objectives (H.R. 6910), H9091 [26SE]

Native Americans: restore opportunity for tribal economic development by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe on terms that are equal and fair (H.R. 4985), H1075 [8FE]

Water: improve processes for alternative wastewater systems (H.R. 6804), H8726 [13SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H29 [9JA]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H569• [19JA]

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7129 [24JY]

Baytown, TX: anniversary of Memorial Baptist Church, E192• [15FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3165 [12AP]

Corps of Engineers: ensure safe two-way traffic in high-volume Federal navigation projects in deep draft navigation channels, H4824 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4824, H4825 [6JN]

——— provide National Academy of Sciences assessment on evaluation of projects to advance flood control, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and promote water quality, H4825 [6JN]

Curtis, Bettie J. Broussard: West Orange-Stark Alumni Foundation, Inc., Blossoming Minds MLK Gala Legend Award recipient, E13• [9JA]

Deer Park, TX: tribute to Deer Park Art Park Players and Texas Non-Profit Theatre Annual Conference, E309• [14MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, H10329 [19DE]

FAA: provide for licenses and experimental permits for space support vehicles (H.R. 5346), H5771 [27JN]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3718, H3719 [27AP]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, H7129 [24JY]

——— improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3718, H3719 [27AP]

——— prevent recoupment of disaster relief funds previously certified by a FEMA Technical Assistance Contractor (TAC) as eligible, reasonable and reimbursable, H3718, H3719 [27AP]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 200), H6071 [11JY]

Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10329 [19DE]

Law enforcement: improve threat assessment and protective intelligence measures in violent crime prevention, H4206 [17MY]

Liberty, TX: tribute to Liberty High School girls’ softball team, E890• [21JN]

NASA: designate Marshall Space Flight Center to provide leadership for the U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base (H.R. 5345), H5770 [27JN]

National Bible Week: observance, H9684 [28NO]

Pasadena, TX: anniversary of First Baptist Christian Academy, E357• [21MR]

——— tribute to Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo Veteran’s Committee, E1324• [27SE]

Polk County, TX: anniversary of Alabama-Coushatta Tribe powwow, E800• [7JN]

Religion: importance and impact of Bible on individuals and on development of American culture, H9684 [28NO]

Silsbee, TX: tribute to Silsbee High School boys’ basketball team, E587• [7MY]

Space policy: provide for authorization and supervision of nongovernmental space activities (H.R. 2809), H3486 [24AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H94 [10JA], H1260 [26FE]

Taxation: use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, H30 [9JA]

Tyler County, TX: anniversary of Tyler County Dogwood Festival, E411• [10AP]

Votes: position on missed, H5115• [13JN], H9522• [14NO], H10532• [21DE]

Tributes

Antone, William D., E1452• [26OC]

Bush, George, H9812 [10DE]

Koenning, Anna L. Richards, E927• [27JN]

Taylor, R.B. (Bob), E567• [27AP]

Watts, Charles E. (Billy), E51• [17JA]

Westbrook, Billy Joe, E197• [15FE]

Zarcaro, John G., E1231• [12SE]