Policy Positions
Positions as of July 1, 2026, extracted from source websites.
Climate(3)
Opposes burdensome EPA regulations, having voted for laws repealing Obama-era regulations, and supports bringing transparency and accountability to the EPA.
"I have voted for over a dozen new laws that repeal many of Obama's last minute, job-killing regulations. With the support of President Trump, we are bringing transparency and accountability to bureaucratic agencies like the EPA."
Babin has worked to bring 'transparency and accountability' to the EPA, framing its regulations as excessive threats to petrochemical and agricultural interests in his district.
"As a member of the Subcommittee on Environment, Babin has helped lead efforts to bring transparency and accountability to the EPA, which has threatened our petrochemical and agricultural interests with excessive regulation."
Babin supports reducing regulatory barriers that hinder technological and industrial progress.
"Under his leadership, the committee will prioritize reducing regulatory barriers that hinder progress, enabling American industry to operate at the speed of innovation rather than being dragged down by red tape."
Economy(2)
Supports the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and making its tax cuts permanent so Americans can keep more of their money long-term.
"Earlier this year, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law, fulfilling his promise of tax reform to the American people. Hard-working men and women are now able to keep more of their money. The House also recently passed legislation to make these tax cuts permanent, so Americans can continue to prosper on a long-term scale."
Babin identifies as a budget hawk and expresses concern about the national debt, stating the nation must address its nearly $39 trillion debt.
"To be clear, I am a budget hawk. Our nation is nearly $39 trillion in debt, and we must address this alarming situation soon. But we must be smart in how we do so."
Education(1)
Supports legislation to fix the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) affecting over 170,000 Texas teachers and other measures to support public educators.
"I will continue to fight for the fairness that teachers deserve with supporting legislation to fix the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) that is effecting more than 170,000 Texans, as well as other bills and provisions to restore and help our public education system."
Guns(1)
Is a strong defender of the Second Amendment with a 100% NRA voting record and an 'A' rating from Gun Owners of America.
"As a 30-year member of the NRA, I am a rock-solid defender of the Second Amendment. I'm proud to have earned a 100% voting record with the NRA and an 'A' rating from Gun Owners of America."
Healthcare(2)
Opposes the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and supports its repeal and replacement, arguing it drives up costs and destroys the doctor-patient relationship.
"I will continue to fight for legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare with policies that restore health care freedom in America. I will not stop working to rescue the American people from this disastrous law."
Supports strengthening the solvency of Medicare to protect it for future generations while ensuring no changes for those in or nearing retirement.
"I support efforts to strengthen the solvency of both Social Security and Medicare so that it is protected for future generations, but any such plan must make sure that the promise is kept and that no one in or nearing retirement has any changes to their plans."
Immigration(3)
Strongly supports border security measures including President Trump's border wall, having voted to provide over $1.6 billion for its construction.
"I strongly support President Trump's border wall and voted to provide over $1.6 billion to begin its construction."
Supports deporting criminal aliens as part of his immigration enforcement priorities.
"That's why I have led the effort in Congress to ensure refugees from terrorist hotbeds are fully vetted, deport criminal aliens, and cut off taxpayer funding for 'sanctuary cities' that threaten our nation's immigration laws."
Supports full vetting of refugees from regions designated as terrorist hotbeds before allowing entry.
"I have led the effort in Congress to ensure refugees from terrorist hotbeds are fully vetted."
Social Issues(1)
Opposes abortion, holding a 100% rating from the National Right to Life, and supports cutting off taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood.
"I am a steadfast defender of the sanctity of human life and protecting the unborn. In Congress, I have earned a 100% rating from the National Right to Life and been actively engaged in the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus. I have also consistently voted to cut off taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood – the largest abortion provider in the nation."