Babin Secures Key Subcommittee Assignments to Represent Area Ports, Waterways, and Energy and Space Industries

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U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) announced his selection today to several key subcommittees that are critically important to the 36th District of Texas.

On the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Babin will serve on the Highways and Transit Subcommittee; the Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee; and the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee.

"I am excited to have been provided this critical platform to best serve the economic needs of our district," said Rep. Babin. "As a member of the subcommittee with direct jurisdiction over our waterways, I will be a leading voice for our four local ports and the dredging of the Sabine-Neches Waterway."

"Congressman Babin will provide our committee with fresh insight and leadership into the transportation and waterway needs of East Texas. I look forward to working with him to help strengthen America's infrastructure and bolster our Nation's competitiveness," said Chairman Bill Shuster.

On the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, Babin will serve on the Space Subcommittee and the Science Subcommittee.

"As the representative of Johnson Space Center, I will be a tireless advocate for a more robust human space flight program. I am determined to help refocus NASA's mission to ensure America is once again the world leader in human presence and exploration of space," said Rep. Babin.

"I am pleased to welcome Congressman Babin to our Committee and I look forward to working with him to restore America's space program. We have important work ahead of us in the 114th Congress. Congressman Babin's passion for space exploration and the Johnson Space Center will be a valuable asset to this Committee," said Chairman Lamar Smith.

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