WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting for the Continuing Resolution to fund the government: “Today, nearly every single House Democrat voted against the Continuing Resolution to fund the government. It's ironic, now that they are no longer in power, Democrats seem to have forgotten their years of warning that government shutdowns a... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and Greg Landsman (OH-01) introduced legislation to lower prescription drug prices for Texans and ensure everyone has affordable access to the medication they need. The bipartisan, bicameral Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act would improve patient access to lower-cost prescription medications and increase competition in the biological... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in The Daily Signal, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced legislation today to provide unborn children facing abortion a “second chance at life” by establishing federal informed consent requirements for women seeking to take the abortion pill. The Second Chance at Life Act will ensure every single woman seeking this option knows it is possible to revers... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in an Energy Subcommittee hearing to discuss bills that support consumer choice, reduce energy costs, and help strengthen the electrical grid. During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger emphasized the need for flexible energy policies that allow the use of our most reliable resources to po... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in The Blaze, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led several of his colleagues in an effort to support the Trump Administration's effort to counter the Chinese Communist Party's influence over global telecommunications. In a letter to Secretary Rubio, Secretary Lutnick, and Secretary Hegseth, Rep. Pfluger and his colleagues highlighted their shared concerns with... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) signed onto Speaker Mike Johnson's congressional resolution to honor the life, leadership, and legacy of Charlie Kirk. The resolution also condemns the assassination as an act of domestic terrorism and demands swift justice for this horrific attack. "The brutal assassination of Charlie Kirk is a direct assault on conservative voices and the const... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in an Environment Subcommittee hearing to discuss permitting reform under the Clean Air Act. During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger emphasized the need for permitting reform by highlighting how nonattainment designations can delay permits, hurt economic growth, and fail to address the ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) secured major wins in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House this week. The NDAA is the legislative vehicle that authorizes policies, programs, and spending for the Department of War. As a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, fighter pilot with nearly two decades of experience, and Colonel in the U.S. Air Force R... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in a Subcommittee on Energy hearing this week to examine how onerous building and energy efficiency standards raise housing costs and harm grid reliability. During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger had experts confirm that burdensome Biden-era Department of Energy (DOE) regulations have ... Read More »
September 12, 2025 Friend, It is with a heavy heart that I write to you this week. Camille and I are mourning the loss of Charlie Kirk, who was tragically murdered in an act of political violence. Charlie was a man of God. He was a loving father, a devoted husband, and a dear friend. He was a true warrior for the conservative movement and an outspoken advocate for free speech, even for those who ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, penned an op-ed in Fox News to reflect on the 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001, outline how terror threats have evolved since that fateful day, and sound the alarm on our need to respond to the threats with urgency and precision. Read the op-... Read More »
Originally Published in Fox News on September 11, 2025 On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I was in Del Rio, Texas, just one week away from graduating from pilot training. It was a day that began like any other as I looked forward to what was supposed to be a celebratory start to my flying career. Then, everything changed. The horrific terrorist attacks on our nation not only altered the course of m... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. "Camille and I are mourning the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, who was murdered in a horrific act of political violence. Charlie was a loving father, devoted husband, and dear friend. I had the privilege of serving alongside him on the U.S. Air Force Academy Board... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, released the following statement in response to the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. "Today, the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors lost a dear friend and colleague, Charlie Kirk, after he was murdered in a horrific act of political violence. Last month, we had the opportunity to me... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in a Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing to discuss public safety communications in the United States. Witnesses included Mr. Steve Newton, Emergency Management Director, Chatham County Emergency Management, Sheriff Shannon Dicus, San Bernardino County, Dr. Brian... Read More »
