U.S. Representative for Texas’s 36th District
Brian Babin
Position · +0.71
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13% · Environmental Protection 4%
- Committees
- Science, Space, and Technology · Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Health · Government Operations and Politics · Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 78
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Babin has influence
Roles
- Chair · Science, Space, and Technology
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 6th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9341 AI-Ready Federal Data Guidelines Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 7813 NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 3706 SUSHI Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 7273 NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Babin’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Babin breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Babin voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 50 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Babin broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/15/26 | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants,…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/14/26 | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/03/26 | Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill revises and reauthorizes for seven years the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative and its Northwest Straits Advisory…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/21/26 | Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum ActOn Motion to Recommit · This bill authorizes the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located on a particular site within the Reserve of the National… | Not voting |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 02/24/26 | ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Babin is saying
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Chairman Babin Leads Texas Delegation in Push to Bring U.S. Space Academy to Texas
Led Texas delegation letter endorsing Texas proposal to host U.S. Space Academy.
“For more than 60 years, Texas has been at the heart of America’s space program, and President Trump has made American leadership in space a priority. With Johnson Space Center and a thriving space industry already here, it’s only right that the academy carrying the President’s vision forward calls Texas home. I urge…”
United States Space Academy LocationScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
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Babin, Cruz: U.S. Space Academy Belongs in Texas
We thank President Trump for his leadership in launching the U.S. Space Academy.
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Babin Establishes I-47 in Honor of President Trump
Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced the I-47 Future Interstate Act of 2026, to…
“US-287 plays a critical role in facilitating transportation and bolstering economic opportunities across Texas and our nation.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Babin voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 193 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 24 majority-party committee chairs
How far Babin’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 16
- Action in committee 7
- Action beyond committee 7
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
16 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 15 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 17 sponsored billsSponsored 17 (House median 25) · cosponsored 266 (median 289), 46 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Government Operations and Politics, Transportation and Public Works.
- H.R. 9505 Bonnie Eloise Rush Milam Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026Congress · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10241 I–47 Future Interstate Act of 2026Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9829 ORTHO ActHealth · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 569 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025Immigration · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9341 AI-Ready Federal Data Guidelines ActEstablishes federal guidelines for preparing government data for use in artificial intelligence applications. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 9119 To provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units, and for other purposes.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7813 NOAA Weather Radio Modernization ActModernizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio system. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 7273 NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026Reauthorizes NASA operations and funding. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Out of committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 88% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 66% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 58 | 78% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 64% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% | Pro |
| Commerce | 25 | 92% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 84% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% | Pro |
| Education | 13 | 62% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RRandy K. Weber, Sr.TX-1498%agreement
- RBrad FinstadMN-198%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Babin most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Babin’s campaign raised $1.0M: $234K (23%) from individuals and $432K (43%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $909K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Babin
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 144.
- American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Independent PAC
- The Boeing Company Corporate PAC
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Babin this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inBabin’s own leadership PAC: Building Renewal in America Now PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Babin’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TX-36Republican2015–present
Seat
- State
- Texas
- District
- 36
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 78
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-1555
2236 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Deer Park, Woodville, Dayton, Lumberton
- Website
- babin.house.gov
- RepBrianBabin
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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