Babin Selected to Chair House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Congressman's District Includes the Houston Space Center
Texas Congressman Brian Babin has assumed the gavel of the House Science, Space and Technology committee. Babin represents Texas' 36th congressional district, which includes NASA's Houston Space Center.
“Between our nation’s booming science, space, and tech sectors and the growing threat posed by adversaries like Communist China, there has never been a more important time for this committee."
Brian Babin, R-TX
Babin was first elected to Congress in 2015. He had a private practice as a dentist prior to being elected to Congress.
“It’s an incredible honor to be chosen to serve as the next House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman,” Babin said. “Between our nation’s booming science, space, and tech sectors and the growing threat posed by adversaries like Communist China, there has never been a more important time for this committee. Falling behind in any of these critical arenas is not an option.
“The SST Committee has a unique opportunity to chart a course that will produce a generational impact. We must ensure our nation is not tethered to Earth by red tape – industry should operate at the rapid speed of innovation rather than the sluggish pace of bureaucracy. Under my chairmanship, our committee will continue America’s legacy of shepherding the human race to new celestial heights and leading the world in new discoveries. I’m looking forward to hitting the ground running in the 119th Congress."
Babin was first appointed to the committee a decade ago. Under his leadership, the committee will prioritize reducing regulatory barriers that hinder progress, according to the committee website.
Congressman Babin says he is committed to driving transformative advancements across all sectors—space, technology, energy, and beyond—to position America as the global leader in these critical fields for generations to come.