What Brian Babin said, and what was done

“Madam Speaker, H.R. 3029 is a practical, targeted bill. It directs NIST to develop the science-based standards and best practices needed to make the screening of synthetic DNA much more reliable, helping to ensure that the very technology driving American biotechnology cannot be turned against us.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and legacy of David H. Henderson, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, Marine, attorney, and faithful servant of God whose life was defined by service, integrity, humility, and love.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a good friend and respected leader of Chambers County, Texas--County Judge Frank James ''Jimmy'' Sylvia, Jr. For three decades, Judge Sylvia has guided Chambers County through a remarkable period of growth and transformation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life and service of Dr. Paulene Adrienne Lewis Hopkins, a distinguished educator, community leader, World War II veteran, and member of the historic 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion--the legendary ``Six Triple Eight.'' Her life exemplified the highest ideals of patriotism, service, perseverance, and leadership.”

“The first thing I would like to say is I appreciate this Special Order for our good friend, sponsored by my good friend, Mike Haridopolos, who is representing that great district on the Florida Space Coast.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend, Mr. Josh Brecheen, from Oklahoma for having this Special Order tonight. As we prepare to celebrate 250 years of the greatest Nation in the history of the world--and by great, I think we can mean good--it is fitting that we pause to remember something that our Founders understood clearly.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Mr. Chair, pipelines and energy infrastructure are the backbone of American energy dominance, yet section 401 of the Clean Water Act, designed to protect our water quality, has too often become a roadblock for critical projects.”

“Mr. Chair, I thank the gentlewoman and understand her opposition, but her reasons for opposing this amendment are the very reasons that we need this amendment. We have a situation that has been weaponized, that has held up and killed many good projects that would lead to our energy independence and to those very States that she is talking about.”

“Let's be very clear about this. This amendment builds directly on the critical Clean Water Act section 401 certification reforms that I authored in the underlying bill. These are reforms that refocus the 401 certification process on its original and proper purpose, and that is: protecting water quality.”

“Mr. Chair, I reiterate exactly what we said in my opening statement and what Mr. Rouzer has stated. Many times, the opposition has nothing to do with clean water whatsoever.”

“Mr. Speaker, in closing, this resolution will cement unwavering support of this Congress to the brave folks from the great State of Texas. To honor the lives lost and the perseverance of the survivors, it is our duty to pass this resolution.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a proud East Texan, beloved doctor, and my friend, Dr. Curtis Marion Garner. Curtis was reunited with his wife, Anne, after sixty-two years when he joined her in heaven on September 15, 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Williams, my good friend from Texas, as well, for yielding. The Small Business Innovation Research, SBIR, and Small Business Technology Transfer, STTR, programs are the Federal Government's largest source of funding for small businesses focused on early-stage technology development and commercialization.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true American hero from Southeast Texas--PFC Kate Louise Pate-Walker. Kate was part of the legendary Six Triple Eight, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Christina Marie Henderson Blake, known to all of us as Tina, who entered her heavenly home on July 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.”

“Junior League, the American Cancer Society, and the Midland Symphony Guild. She helped grow her family's land in Liberty County, Texas, into a successful cattle ranching business and was a very respected leader in agriculture.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, it is an anguishing thing to have to come up here and talk about some of our friends and colleagues who have gone through this.”

“Mr. Speaker, spending a couple of days out there in that beautiful country, probably the most beautiful in the entire State of Texas, with the crystal-clear, green Guadalupe River canopied by 100-plus-foot Cyprus trees, some of them 10 feet in diameter, it is just unbelievable beauty, tranquility, and peacefulness.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Westerman, my good friend and classmate, for his services here. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 1596 to rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge located in the State of Texas and in my district as the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge to forever commemorate the life of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who was tragically killed on June 17, 2024.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in very strong support of H.R. 1, President Trump's one big, beautiful bill. Here we are, despite months of our Democratic colleagues' best efforts to delay, fearmonger, and mislead the public about this bill, and we are ready to deliver for the American people.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be here to support H.R. 1223, the ANCHOR Act, sponsored by my colleagues, Representatives Fong and Stevens. The ANCHOR Act tackles the critical need for improved cybersecurity across the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in celebration of National Space Day, a moment to honor the extraordinary contributions of the aerospace community to our Nation and the world. Designating May 2, 2025, as National Space Day gives us the opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past, recognize the advancements of today, and inspire the possibilities of tomorrow.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Jerome Preston Owens, Jr., who passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 85. Jerome was born on June 28, 1939, in Jasper, Texas to Reverand Jerome Preston, Sr. and Louise Nichols Owens.”

“Mr. Speaker, I sincerely thank my very good friend (Mrs. Miller of Illinois), a very strong lady of faith, for this Special Order. We really appreciate this. I rise today, Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1368, the DOE and NASA Interagency Research Act is a smart piece of legislation that will ensure that we stay competitive in the global race to return humans to the Moon and then send crewed missions on to Mars.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1350, the DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act, which passed the House in the 118th Congress. This bill supports the longstanding partnership between the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation, allowing these agencies to work on cutting-edge research and technological challenges.”

“Mr. Speaker, as I said previously, commercial remote sensing provides us with critical information related to a number of fields important to U.S. competitiveness. H.R. 1325 will ensure that Congress receives the updates necessary to monitor industry regulations.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Biggs), my good friend and co-chair. I really appreciate him having tonight's very important Special Order. The truth is simple.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Mann), my good friend, for holding this session for such a great and worthy cause. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in solemn remembrance of the lives lost in the tragic crashes of American Eagle Flight 5342 and PAT 25.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my good friend, Timothy ``Tim'' Cliff Bauer, of Winnie, Texas, who passed away at his home on December 19, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my good friend, Timothy ``Tim'' Cliff Bauer of Winnie, Texas, who passed away at his home on December 19, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.”