Brian Babin
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Brian Babin

Republican · TE-36 · House of Representatives

11 years in office

Quylt Score

695
Primary Score
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89
Party Line
conservative Republican

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted1 bill signed into law
3015%
Bills Advanced17 of 102 bills out of committee
8312%
Federal Funding Secured$3449945M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance39 of 40 votes (97.5%)
9715%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee Chair — leads hearings
955%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring0 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
010%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills10 of 14 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleChair, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
7510%
Committee SeniorityRank 1 on 2 committees
10010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & CredentialsBachelor's degree
555%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Committee Assignments (2)

Sponsored Legislation (102)

HR 7813NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act

Introduced 2026-03-05 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 7273NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026

Introduced 2026-01-30 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 0.

Science, Technology, Communications

Introduced 2025-12-11 · On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4055Dialysis-Related Amyloidosis Treatment Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-06-20 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

HR 3706SUSHI Act

Introduced 2025-06-04 · Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3705Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act

Introduced 2025-06-04 · Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3179To rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge".

Introduced 2025-05-05 · Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 36.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 2984ASTRO Act

Introduced 2025-04-24 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2100No Bailouts for Reparations Act

Introduced 2025-03-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2028REDI Act

Introduced 2025-03-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

HR 653Protect Minors from Medical Malpractice Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-01-23 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Education and Workforce, Natural Resources, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

HR 569Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-01-21 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 9680RIDER Act

Introduced 2024-09-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

HR 8999Dialysis-Related Amyloidosis Treatment Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-07-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 7739Remain in Canada Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-03-20 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 6612Birthright Citizenship Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-12-06 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 6372GRID Act

Introduced 2023-11-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Energy

HR 6131Commercial Space Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-11-01 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.

Science, Technology, Communications

HRES 622Honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security.

Introduced 2023-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4321No Bailouts for Reparations Act

Introduced 2023-06-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1202REDI Act

Introduced 2023-02-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

HR 1203Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-02-27 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Immigration

HR 272ASTRO Act

Introduced 2023-01-11 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 704.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 231Terminate TikTok on Campus Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-01-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

HR 9239ASTRO Act

Introduced 2022-10-28 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 5892Our Veterans Earned It Act

Introduced 2021-11-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4868TIGER Act

Introduced 2021-07-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

International Affairs

HR 4593Securing Our Border States Act

Introduced 2021-07-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

Immigration

HR 4122REDI Act

Introduced 2021-06-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 3747Securing American Research from Cyber Theft Act

Introduced 2021-06-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3459RIDER Act

Introduced 2021-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

HR 3458State and Local Pensions Accountability and Security Act

Introduced 2021-05-21 · Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Labor and Employment

HR 860You Must Be Alive To Vote Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-02-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 28Protecting Life in Crisis Act

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 140Birthright Citizenship Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

HR 8830You Must Be Alive To Vote Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-12-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 8652Dialysis-Related Amyloidosis Treatment Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-10-23 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

HR 4552Honorably Discharged Transportation Worker Identification Credential Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3707DEFEAT Robocalls Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-07-11 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7384-7385)

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3611Securing American Research From Cyber Theft Act

Introduced 2019-07-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3610American Space Commerce Free Enterprise Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-07-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HCONRES 47Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.

Introduced 2019-06-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 2220I–14 Expansion and Improvement Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

HRES 140Calling on the President to resume the interpretation of section 1 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution as originally intended and applied as law for a century.

Introduced 2019-02-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Immigration

HR 2126State and Local Pensions Accountability and Security Act

Introduced 2019-04-08 · Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Labor and Employment

HR 1554REDI Act

Introduced 2019-03-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 838Threat Assessment, Prevention, and Safety Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Emergency Management

HR 759Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas Equal and Fair Opportunity Settlement Act

Introduced 2019-01-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Native Americans

HR 441Commonsense Flood Prevention Act

Introduced 2019-01-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Energy

HR 7392TRACED Act

Introduced 2018-12-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 7331To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11158 Highway 146 North in Hardin, Texas, as the "Lucas Lowe Post Office".

Introduced 2018-12-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 6910Leading Human Spaceflight Act

Introduced 2018-09-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 6804Onsite Wastewater Recycling Efficiency Act

Introduced 2018-09-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Environmental Protection

HR 6664Threat Assessment, Prevention, and Safety Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-08-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Emergency Management

Introduced 2018-06-06 · On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6111I-14 Expansion and Improvement Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5734REDI Act

Introduced 2018-05-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

Introduced 2018-04-27 · On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5503National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-04-13 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 853.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 5417REST Act

Introduced 2018-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5310Municipal Infrastructure Savings and Transparency Act

Introduced 2018-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 4853Commonsense Flood Prevention Act

Introduced 2018-01-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Energy

HR 4456Health Care Sharing Fairness Act

Introduced 2017-11-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Introduced 2017-11-08 · On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2017-09-06 · On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A031) Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 246 (Roll no. 456).

HR 3282ELD Extension Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 2951To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed handgun anywhere in the United States, with exceptions.

Introduced 2017-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1735Community Empowerment for Mitigated Properties Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-03-27 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 309.

Emergency Management

HR 1124State and Local Pensions Accountability and Security Act

Introduced 2017-02-16 · Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Labor and Employment

HR 249Defunding United Nations Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 81Resettlement Accountability National Security Prioritization Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

HR 82Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

International Affairs

HR 80Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

HR 6429To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to include certain areas in the Central Texas Corridor.

Introduced 2016-12-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced 2016-09-27 · On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2016-09-27 · On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6076TREAT Astronauts Act

Introduced 2016-09-20 · Received in the Senate.

Science, Technology, Communications

Introduced 2016-05-25 · On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A052) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5294Student Privacy Protection and Safety Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-05-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 5224Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-05-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

International Affairs

Introduced 2015-11-03 · On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3802Alternative Ammunition Manufacturing Act

Introduced 2015-10-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced 2015-04-30 · Mr. Simpson raised a point of order against the Babin amendment (A037). Mr. Simpson stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.

Introduced 2015-04-29 · On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A024) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2015-04-30 · On agreeing to the Babin amendment (A036) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3314Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

HR 3315Waterway Safety Improvement Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Water Resources Development

HR 2905SCOTUScare Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Health

HR 2825Immigration Slush Fund Elimination Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-06-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

HR 2801No Office Space for Executive Amnesty Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-06-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Immigration

HR 2757To prohibit United States voluntary contributions to the regular budget of the United Nations or any United Nations agency.

Introduced 2015-06-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 1476No Taxpayer Bailouts for Unsustainable State and Local Pensions Act

Introduced 2015-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

Labor and Employment