WASHINGTON, DC — In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, had legislation signed into law by President Trump that seeks to lower cancer rates in aviation service members. The bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act directs the VA Secretary to study cancer incidences and mortality rates among military aviato... Read More »
Originally Published in The Hill on August 20, 2025 In January, a 14-year-old was shot and killed by a group of his peers in Southwest Washington, D.C. Just weeks later, an elderly man was chased through traffic by a knife-wielding attacker in broad daylight. In May, two Israeli embassy staffers were brutally executed in what authorities have described as an antisemitic hate crime and potential ac... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement celebrating that his office was selected as the Congressional Management Foundation's 2025 Democracy Award winner for Best of Constituent Correspondence and Outreach: "My office is the gold standard for constituent services, and I am very proud that this was recognized by being selected as this year's CMF... Read More »
Originally Published in Concho Valley Homepage on August 20, 2025 Rep. August Pfluger won Best Constituent Correspondence & Outreach from the Congressional Management Foundation 2025 Democracy Awards. The CMF website describes the award as the highest standards in constituent communication, highlighting creative and impactful strategies to effectively reach and engage constituents through letters,... Read More »
August 15, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I'm doing week by week to represent you in Congress. It was another great week representing you in Congress. I'm thrilled to update you that my legislation, the ACES Act, was signed into law by President Trump this week! In addition, I announced Service Academy ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas vacating the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) 2022 listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken (LPC) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA): "The Biden Administration's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service weaponized the Endangered Sp... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office will host Service Academy Nights in Midland and Killeen for students, parents, and educators to learn about the opportunities for students to serve at a U.S. Service Academy. "In 1995, I sought a nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy—a phenomenal decision that has led to more than two decades of service, including ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement celebrating President Donald J. Trump's signing of the bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act into law. The ACES Act seeks to lower military aviation cancer rates and was passed by voice vote in the House and unanimously in the Senate earlier this year. “I am thrilled that Presid... Read More »
Originally Published in Concho Valley Homepage on August 14, 2025 Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) applauded in a press release in response to a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas vacating the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) 2022 listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken (LPC) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). “The Biden Administration’s U.S. Fish and Wi... Read More »
Originally Published in San Angelo LIVE on August 14, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement celebrating President Donald J. Trump's signing of the bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act into law. The ACES Act seeks to lower military aviation cancer rates and was passed by voice vote in the House and unanimously i... Read More »
WASHIGNTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, former fighter pilot, and Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, was voted to be the new Chairman of the Academy's Board of Visitors (BoV), which provides independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to USAFA. Rep. Pfluger served as a congressionally appointed member of the Academy's BoV for se... Read More »
Originally Published in San Angelo LIVE on August 12, 2025 WASHIGNTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, former fighter pilot, and Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, was voted to be the new Chairman of the Academy's Board of Visitors (BoV), which provides independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to USAFA. Rep. Pfluger served as a co... Read More »
WASHIGNTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's announcement to activate the D.C. National Guard and the federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department to strengthen local law enforcement efforts and address crime in the District of Columbia: "For years, liberal soft-on-crime policies have devastated countless inn... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) introduced legislation to expedite state approval of carbon storage wells. The Primacy Certainty Act of 2025 would amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rule on state applications to regulate Class VI injection wells within 180 days—otherwise the application automa... Read More »
August 8, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I'm doing week by week to represent you in Congress. It was another great week representing the best district in Congress. I introduced legislation to expedite state approval of carbon storage wells, held my first meetings at the U.S. Air Force Academy as the new... Read More »
