WASHINGTON, DC — During a House Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee hearing titled "America’s Energy Infrastructure: Authorizing Pipeline Safety." Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) highlighted the timely and safe development of pipeline infrastructure as a critical component of national security and domestic grid reliability. During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger stressed the importance of predic... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Michael Quinn Sullivan for a Special Edition of Real Texans on the Texas Scorecard to demand that Senate Democrats reopen the Department of Homeland Security, and discuss the success of Operation Epic Fury Just yesterday, the House passed another DHS funding bill that nearly every House Democrat voted again... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — During a House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee hearing titled "Ready for Reuse: Legislative Proposals to Unleash the Potential of America’s Brownfields Sites," Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) strongly advocated for rural communities that face unique barriers in implementing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Brownfields Program. In the hearing, Rep. Pflug... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), and Matt Van Epps (TN-07), three Veterans and graduates of United States Service Academies, participated in a panel at the Heritage Foundation's Launch of the 2026 Index of U.S. Military Strength. This is the Heritage Foundation's comprehensive assessment of how the U.S. military is postured to handle security threats our... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News to discuss Operation Epic Fury. As a U.S. Air Force Veteran and two-decade fighter pilot who flew countless combat missions in the F-15 and F-22 in the Middle East, Rep. Pfluger shared his personal insight into how Operation Epic Fury was a historic success ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to discuss Operation Epic Fury and the Democrats' Ongoing DHS Shutdown. As a U.S. Air Force Veteran and two-decade fighter pilot who flew countless combat missions in the F-15 and F-22 in the Middle East, Rep. Pfluger shared his personal insight into how Operati... Read More »
Originally Published in Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) on March 4, 2026. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly presented its 2026 Congressional Award to Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, tonight at the conclusion of its annual Washington Conference, recognizing him for his leadership in the 119th Congress and his career-long advocacy on behalf of veterans and service members. “Representative Pflu... Read More »
Originally Published in the Odessa American on March 3, 2026. U.S. Rep. August Pfluger feels President Trump is on the right side of history by joining Israel in striking Iran on Saturday. “First and foremost, for 47 years, the Iranian people have been terrorized and subjected to an authoritarian regime that has been the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, killed thousands of people around... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger, Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, released the following statement in response to Operation Epic Fury. "For decades, Iran has stood as the world’s leading and most dangerous state sponsor of terrorism, fueling their violent proxy groups of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis — groups ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This competition gives high school students from across Texas-11 the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building. This year's theme is 'Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary,' and students will have until April 13t... Read More »
February 27, 2026 Friend, Welcome back to the Pfluger Fly-By, a weekly roundup of the work I am doing to represent you and our communities in Congress. It was another rewarding week serving the best district in the country. I had the honor of attending President Trump's State of the Union address, where he delivered an inspiring speech to highlight the many accomplishments we have secured with a ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — At this week's State of the Union, President Trump recognized and presented Navy Captain E. Royce Williams, Ret., with a Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award for valor. Following this remarkable moment, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) met with and honored Captain Williams at the United States Capitol. Captain Williams is a veteran of World War II, ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in the Broadband Breakfast, Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) license review process. For too long, license reviews at the FCC have gotten tangled up in slow, opaque processes with no clear end in sight... Read More »
Originally Published in the Odessa American on February 26, 2026. At this week’s State of the Union, President Trump recognized and presented Navy Captain E. Royce Williams, Ret., with a Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award for valor. Following this remarkable moment, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) met with and honored Captain Williams at the United States Capitol.... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — During a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment hearing titled "From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water," Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) strongly advocated for rural communities in West Texas that often face more challenges to secure safe drinking water as a result of limited rainfa... Read More »
