2025: (Feb. 25) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act (H.R. 551) to require asylum seekers to remain in a contiguous country while their cases are adjudicated.

The Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act (by Roger Williams, R-TX) mandates the return of aliens arriving from a contiguous country pending their proceedings.

2025: (Feb. 05) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the REMAIN in Mexico Act (H.R. 273) to require DHS to reimplement the Migration Protection Protocols.

The REMAIN in Mexico Act (by Brandon Gill, R-TX) restores the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP or Remain in Mexico) policy as it was created by the Trump Administration. Bill requires technical amendments.

2025: (Jun. 26) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the TPS Reform Act (H.R. 4201) to require Congressional designation of TPS.

The TPS Reform Act of 2025 (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would require Congressional designation and a one-time extension in the issuance of Temporary Protected Status. Further, it would prevent anyone illegally present from receiving TPS status.

2025: (Mar. 24) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act (H.R. 696) to reform the granting of Temporary Protected Status.

The End Unaccountable Amnesty Act (by Troy Nehls, R-TX) would require Temporary Protected Status (TPS) declarations to be issued by Congress and for a maximum of 12 months, with renewals being authorized by an act of Congress.  The legislation also prevents illegal aliens being granted TPS.

2025: (Jan. 22) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) to prevent a type of amnesty through abuse of parole.

The Laken Riley Act (by Katie Britt, R-AL) included a provision giving legal standing to states to sue the federal government if it abuses its authority by giving parole (a form of amnesty) to classes of inadmissible aliens instead of on a case by case basis. (The bill passed the Senate 64-35 and passed the House 263-156.)

2025: (Jan. 07) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29) to prevent a type of amnesty through abuse of parole.

The Laken Riley Act (by Mike Collins, R-GA) included a provision giving legal standing to states to sue the federal government if it abuses its authority by giving parole (a form of amnesty) to classes of inadmissible aliens instead of on a case by case basis (The bill passed 264-159, but was not considered by the Senate which focused on passing its own version, S. 5.)

2025: (Jan. 07) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29) to prevent a type of amnesty through abuse of parole.

The Laken Riley Act (by Mike Collins, R-GA) included a provision giving legal standing to states to sue the federal government if it abuses its authority by giving parole (a form of amnesty) to classes of inadmissible aliens instead of on a case by case basis (The bill passed 264-159, but was not considered by the Senate which focused on passing its own version, S. 5.)

2025: (Feb. 24) Rep. Babin sponsored the Birthright Citizenship Act (H.R. 569) to limit birthright citizenship.

The Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 (by Brian Babin, R-TX) would end abuse of America’s practice of birthright citizenship by limiting its use to citizens, legal permanent residents, and lawful aliens performing active service in the U.S. military.

2025: (May. 23) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H.R. 1) to restrict access to federal benefits and tax remittances.

The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) prevents illegal aliens and other temporary noncitizens (DACA and TPS recipients, parolees, asylees, et al.) from accessing certain federally-funded benefits and imposes a 5% tax on all remittances to foreign countries. (The legislation passed the House 215-214).

2025: (Apr. 10) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) to require states to verify the citizenship status of voters.

The SAVE Act (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would require states to verify the citizenship status of individuals registering to vote in federal elections and to remove non-citizens currently on voter rolls. (The bill passed the House 220-208 and proceeds to the Senate for consideration).
 

2025: (Jul. 03) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) to fund border security.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides $170 billion for immigration enforcement, including border wall construction and additional agents. (The bill passed the Senate 51-50 and later passed the House 218-214).

2025: (May. 23) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H.R. 1) to fund border security.

The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides $70 billion for border security efforts, including $46.5 for the border wall. (The legislation passed the House 215-214).

2025: (Apr. 10) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund border security.

The Senate-amended FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides between $175 - 200 billion for immigration enforcement, including border wall construction and additional agents. (The resolution passed the House 216-214 and the Senate 51-48).

2025: (Mar. 24) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the End Unaccountable Amnesty Act (H.R. 696) to end catch and release and reform the treatment of unaccompanied alien minors.

The End Unaccountable Amnesty Act (by Troy Nehls, R-TX) would end catch and release policies by limiting immigration parole to 1,000 cases per year.  The legislation also reforms the treatment of unaccompanied alien minors by treating them like aliens from contiguous countries, by requiring removal proceedings be initiated against the illegal alien sponsors of unaccompanied minors, and by preventing unaccompanied minors from being granted SIJ status. 

2025: (Mar. 14) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the Reimbursing Border Communities Act (H.R. 2128) to reimburse border localities for border security expenses.

The Reimbursing Border Communities Act of 2025 (by Ronny Jackson, R-TX) would reimburse border communities for expenses incurred while securing the U.S. - Mexico border, with the maximum grant being $500,000 per annum and the maximum yearly outlay under the act being $25 million.
 

2025: (Mar. 06) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (H.R. 35) to make evading CBP a criminal offense.

The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (by Juan Ciscomani, R-AZ) makes it a criminal offense to evade CBP or other authorities assisting CBP using a motor vehicle within 100 miles of the border. Those convicted, and who are unlawfully present, are permanently ineligible for legal status, including asylum. (The bill passed 264-155 and will be considered by the Senate.)

2025: (Feb. 26) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the Border Safety and Security Act (H.R. 318) to require DHS to detain illegal border crossers.

The Border Safety and Security Act of 2025 (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens at the border if needed to obtain operational control of the border. In addition, the Secretary would be required to suspend the entry of inadmissible aliens during any period in which the Secretary cannot detain asylum seeking illegal aliens or place them into a program similar to the Migration Protection Protocols.

2025: (Feb. 25) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund border security.

The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) is the first step towards passing the House proposal to provide $200 billion for immigration enforcement, including border wall construction and additional agents. (The resolution passed the House 217-215, setting up a conference with the Senate).

2025: (Feb. 13) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the State Border Security Reimbursement Act (H.R. 424) to reimburse states for immigration enforcement activities.

The State Border Security Reimbursement Act of 2025 (by Dan Crenshaw, R-TX) would reimburse states up to $2.5 billion for state-level efforts to secure the border.

2025: (Feb. 05) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the Border Security Investment Act (H.R. 445) to tax remittances to create a border security trust fund.

The Border Security Investment Act (Nathaniel Moran, R-TX) would create a border security trust fund by taxing remittances sent to the top 5 illegal immigration-producing countries.

2025: (Jul. 03) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) to fund interior enforcement.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides $170 billion for immigration enforcement, including the government's ability to detain and remove people who are not admissible to the United States. (The bill passed the House 218-214, after passing the Senate 51-50).

2025: (Jun. 16) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act (H.R. 2056) to require Washington, D.C. to comply with immigration detainers.

The District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act (by Clay Higgins, R-LA) would require Washington, D.C. to share immigration status with federal authorities and to comply with ICE immigration detainers. (The legislation passed 224-194.)

2025: (Jun. 05) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the Visa Overstay Penalties Act (H.R. 3781) to criminalize visa overstays.

The Visa Overstay Penalties Act (by Nathaniel Moran, R-TX) would criminalize visa overstays as “illegal entry,” leading to a potential 6-month jail sentence and $500-1000 fine for first offenders; subsequent violations would result in a maximum 2-year jail sentence and $1000-2000 fine.

2025: (May. 23) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H.R. 1) to fund interior enforcement.

The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides $80 billion for interior enforcement, including funding for 10,000 additional ICE officers, 100,000 additional beds, additional prosecutors and immigration judges, and funds to apply expedited removal to any alien inadmissible on criminal or security grounds. (The legislation passed the House 215-214).

2025: (Apr. 10) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund interior enforcement.

The Senate-amended FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) provides between $175 - 200 billion for immigration enforcement, including the government's ability to detain and remove people who are not admissible to the United States. (The resolution passed the House 216-214 and the Senate 51-48).

2025: (Mar. 06) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the Deportation Compliance Act (H.R. 1953) to eliminate foreign aid for nations who refuse to accept deported citizens.

The Deportation Compliance Act (by Chip Roy, R-TX) would halt foreign aid for nations who refuse to accept citizens of that nation who the United States seeks to deport.
 

2025: (Feb. 25) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the FY 2025 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) to fund interior enforcement.

The FY 2025 Budget Resolution (by Jodey Arrington, R-TX) is the first step towards passing the House proposal to provide $200 billion for immigration enforcement, including the government's ability to detain and remove people who are not admissible to the United States. (The resolution passed the House 217-215, setting up a conference with the Senate).

2025: (Feb. 11) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the Deport Alien Gang Members Act (H.R. 175) to make gang association a deportable offense.

The Deport Alien Gang Members Act (by Tom McClintock, CA) would make aliens deportable from and inadmissible to the United States if there is reason to believe that an individual is or was a criminal gang member or has aided such a group's illegal activities.

2025: (Feb. 11) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the 287(g) Program Protection Act (H.R. 756) to lock in 287(g) agreements.

The 287(g) Program Protection Act (by Michael Cloud, R-TX) would lock in 287(g) agreements by making them more difficult to terminate or deny without cause. The 287(g) program allows local law enforcement to partner with the federal government in the enforcement of immigration laws.

2025: (Feb. 10) Rep. Babin co-sponsored Sarah's Law (H.R. 578) to require the detention of aliens charged with a crime resulting in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

Sarah's Law (by Randy Feenstra, R-IA) requires the detention of aliens who have been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.  The legislation also calls for DHS to notify the victim/victim's family of relevant immigration and criminal history of the accused.

2025: (Jan. 22) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (S.5) to strengthen detention requirements and give states the ability to sue the federal government for not enforcing immigration laws.

The Laken Riley Act (by Katie Britt, R-AL) included a provision to require the detention of aliens who have been convicted or arrested for various forms of theft, assault, and bodily harm; also included provisions to give legal standing to states to sue the federal government for 1) violating "detention and removal requirements";  2) releasing aliens that go on to harm the state or its residents; and 3) violating the requirement to discontinue visas to countries who refuse to take their citizens back. (The bill passed the Senate 64-35 and passed the House 263-156.)

2025: (Jan. 16) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (H.R. 30) to make various forms of domestic abuse a deportable offense.

The Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act (by Nancy Mace, SC) would make aliens deportable from and inadmissible to the United States if they. are convicted of or have admitted to various crimes, including domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, sexual offenses, and violations of certain protection orders. (The bill passed 274-145 and has not yet been considered by the Senate.)

2025: (Jan. 07) Rep. Babin voted in favor of the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29) to strengthen detention requirements and give states the ability to sue the federal government for not enforcing immigration laws.

The Laken Riley Act (by Mike Collins, R-GA) included a provision to require the detention of aliens who have been convicted or arrested for various forms of theft (burglary, larceny & shoplifting); also included provisions to give legal standing to states to sue the federal government for 1) violating "detention and removal requirements";  2) releasing aliens that go on to harm the state or its residents; and 3) violating the requirement to discontinue visas to countries who refuse to take their citizens back. (The bill passed 264-159, but was not considered by the Senate which focused on passing its own version, S. 5.)

2025: (Jan. 07) Rep. Babin co-sponsored the Laken Riley Act (H.R. 29) to strengthen detention requirements and give states the ability to sue the federal government for not enforcing immigration laws.

The Laken Riley Act (by Mike Collins, R-GA) included a provision to require the detention of aliens who have been convicted or arrested for various forms of theft (burglary, larceny & shoplifting); also included provisions to give legal standing to states to sue the federal government for 1) violating "detention and removal requirements";  2) releasing aliens that go on to harm the state or its residents; and 3) violating the requirement to discontinue visas to countries who refuse to take their citizens back. (The bill passed 264-159, but was not considered by the Senate which focused on passing its own version, S. 5.)