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 — 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 »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Craig Anderson on KWEL to recap President Trump's historic and powerful State of the Union address. Listen to the full interview HERE or by clicking the image below. Read highlights from the conversation below as well. Rep. Pfluger on his main takeaways from the State of the Union: Words can't describe, especially how that speech e... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) penned a timely piece in the San Angelo Standard-Times, shining a spotlight on one of the most consequential, yet underreported, achievements from the Working Families Tax Cuts that is delivering real results for American families: Trump Accounts. In the piece, Rep. Pfluger outlines ho... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following President Trump’s State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress: "Tonight, President Trump delivered a powerful address to the nation as America celebrates its 250th year. Our country is stronger than ever before, and that strength is showing up in results. President Trump did what Washington said... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — ICYMI (In Case You Missed It): It's officially tax season, and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a video outlining the many wins residents in TX-11 can and should take advantage of this year. Watch the full video HERE or by clicking the image below. Check out these local stories highlighting the tax wins by clicking the images below: Read his remarks as delivered in the... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) secured over $20 million for Texas-11 through Community Funding Projects in this year's appropriations process. Rep. Pfluger strongly believes that Texas priorities deserve their share of federal support, especially when the area provides the critical food security, energy security, and national security that the rest of the country has come to ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in the Air and Space Forces Magazine, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors (BOV), formally sent the Board's comprehensive, forward-looking report of recommendations for the Academy to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. This report fulfills one of the Board's key statutory responsibilities and d... Read More »
February 13, 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 a great week in Washington! I voted to secure U.S. elections with the SAVE America Act, defended our law enforcement and ICE agents, delivered remarks to the Energy Workforce and Technology Council, and celebrated the completion of the ster... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): As reported in the Concho Valley Homepage, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted to pass S. 1383, the SAVE America Act, and secure U.S. elections. Only Americans should be able to vote in American elections, plain and simple. Following the vote, he recorded a video on the House steps detailing the importance of this legislation. Watch the full vid... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, defended ICE officers and federal immigration personnel during a full Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on oversight of DHS agencies and the growing threats facing immigration officers. During the hearing, Chairman Pfluger called out the radical... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors (BOV) Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) convened the Board's first meeting of 2026 last week in Washington, DC, hosting Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink for an important discussion on the future of the Academy and its readiness to develop war-ready officers. "We had a phenomenal first Board meeting of 2026," said Chairm... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) pushed for transparency, efficiency, and oversight for the reauthorization of FirstNet during a House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee Hearing. This critical information network is used by first responders and other public safety officials in emergencies and when public safety is at risk. FirstNet was created in res... Read More »
February 6, 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 a busy week representing you in Washington. I convened the first meeting of the year for the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, delivered over $20 million in investments for TX-11 through the annual appropriations process, questioned ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) introduced legislation to strengthen the cybersecurity of America’s telecommunications networks, protect communities from the growing threat of cyberattacks, and encourage innovation in artificial intelligence. The AI for Secure Networks Act addresses the rapid increase in cyber attacks that threaten the security of Ameri... Read More »
