Brian Babin

NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act

in committee

SUSHI Act

in committee

To rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge".

introduced

“Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act. S. 3971 reauthorizes the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs to unleash American innovation. SBIR and STTR provide federal Research & Development (R&D) funding to small technology companies. These programs are collectively called ``America's Seed Fund'' because they help startups develop their ideas and grow their businesses, bringing them to market. This bill provides these companies with vital research and development grants from federal science agencies that support their work while also having robust research security provisions in place to safeguard from malicious actors. I am happy that the Small Business Committee has successfully coordinated with the Science, Space, and Technology Committee--both majority and minority--on this legislation and that we all support it. These past few months have left this vital program unauthorized, leading to devastating real-world impacts for small businesses that desperately need funding and stability to thrive. The entrepreneurial spirit is a quintessentially American tradition, and it has helped make our Nation great. Supporting small businesses is as American as it gets. It also keeps our economy competitive, which is critical for the United States to stay ahead of foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party that seek to dominate the global marketplace. This bill will empower small businesses, support this age of American innovation, and help entrepreneurs continue developing the ideas of tomorrow. I urge all of my colleagues to support S. 3971. ____________________”

2026-03-17 · Economy

“Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of my dear friend, Sergio Ramos, who went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Sergio was born on March 26, 1943, to Job and Ofelia Ramos in Tampico, Mexico. He loved this Nation deeply and took great pride in becoming a United States citizen on April 30, 1970. It is never easy to say goodbye, especially to someone who was a friend to everyone and such a pillar of the community. Throughout his life, Sergio positively impacted countless individuals through his faith, service, and generosity. He was also among the very first to welcome me to Tyler County and the first to invite me to his beloved First Baptist Church, a reflection of the warmth and kindness he extended to everyone he met. A man devoted to God and to others, Sergio led music in groups large and small in other local churches and on numerous mission trips. It was not uncommon for him to pick up his guitar and fill a room with song. He taught Spanish, coached tennis for decades, and dedicated himself to mentoring generations of students and athletes. In recognition of his outstanding and lasting contributions, he was inducted into the Texas Tennis Coaches Hall of Fame, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Woodville Letterman's Club, and was named Citizen of the Year of Tyler County. Sergio Ramos leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, and compassion that will long endure. I will deeply miss singing alongside him in our church choir and in our men's group, The Generations. Yet, all who knew him take much comfort in knowing that Sergio now sings in a greater, glorious and eternal choir. ____________________”

2026-03-04 · Government Reform

“Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a distinguished leader in the maritime industry, retired United States Coast Guard Captain J.J. Plunkett, who is retiring after more than three decades of dedicated service to maritime safety, port operations, and national security. A 1987 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, Captain Plunkett served in the Coast Guard for over twenty-two years, progressing from field inspector to senior executive leadership. His career in the Coast Guard had many stops serving as a Marine Inspector in Portland, Oregon; Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) Executive Assistant and Project Chemical Engineer at Coast Guard Headquarters; Chief of the Operations Department at Marine Safety Office Mobile, Alabama; Deputy Sector Commander of Sector Long Island Sound; and Captain of the Port of Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur, Texas. Following his service in the Coast Guard, Captain Plunkett has served for over fourteen years as the Chief Operating Officer and Port Agent for the Houston Pilot Association. In this role, J.J. provided strategic leadership over pilot operations, enhancing efficiency, safety protocols, and organizational excellence while serving as a trusted industry voice. The Houston Ship Channel is home to the largest petrochemical complex in the United States and the largest container port in the Gulf of Mexico. It contributes nearly one trillion dollars to our Nation's economy annually. Houston ranks first in U.S. exports and first in U.S. foreign tonnage. J.J. Plunkett's leadership and expertise help the Houston Pilots safely guide more than 8,200 vessels through the channel annually. On December 17, 2025, Captain Plunkett will retire after a distinguished maritime career with the United States Coast Guard and the Houston Pilots. Mr. Speaker, I wish my friend Captain J.J. Plunkett, his wife, Lori, their children and grandchildren. Fair Winds and Following Seas in the next chapter of their lives. ____________________”

2025-12-17 · Economy