WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) led a letter with members of the Texas congressional delegation to Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Dr. Mehmet Oz, urging him to prioritize funding from the Working Families Tax Cuts’ $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program for the State of Texas. The lawmakers wro... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an exclusive first reported by Fox News, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), announced that next week, he will introduce the House companion to Senate Steering Committee Chairman Rick Scott's (R-FL) More Affordable Care Act. This legislation offers a simple prescription for Obamacare's chronic failures: stop the government middleman ... Read More »
December 5, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the 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 busy week back in Washington, representing you and this great district. I introduced several bills this week to reform the permitting process for energy projects, protect critical infrastructure from ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is leading the charge for permitting reform in Congress, introducing legislation to protect states and industries from government overreach. The "Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act" will ensure fair and consistent air quality designations by making clear that states will not be penalized for em... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee, took direct aim at the rising anti-police rhetoric during the full committee hearing, "When Badges Become Targets: How Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric Fuels Violence Against Officers." Rep. Pfluger opened by thanking the frontline officers for the... 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 titled "Securing America's Energy Infrastructure: Addressing Cyber and Physical Threats to the Grid." During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger pressed witnesses on concrete steps the United States can and must take to counter the escalating foreign cyb... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced legislation to give states new flexibility to improve access to care for Americans facing mental health and substance abuse crises. The Access to New Community Health Opportunities and Recovery (ANCHOR) Act of 2025 creates a new state plan amendment that will allow states to provide Medicaid... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously voted to advance Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan bill to improve transparency and efficiency in the broadband deployment process. This legislation is crucial in preventing Americans in rural areas from getting left behind. The Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act would require the National Telecommunica... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced legislation to protect critical American infrastructure and enhance national security. The Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2025 deters foreign nation-states from launching cyberattacks against critical American infrastructure by creating a unified federal process to identify, attribute, and sanction the world’s most dangerous st... Read More »
November 27, 2025 Friend, Happy Thanksgiving! Today, and every day, Camille and I are extremely grateful for each of you. We pray you enjoy a blessed holiday surrounded by family and friends. There is truly so much to be thankful for. This year, I am especially grateful for the privilege of representing you in Congress. Fighting to defend our Texas values in Washington is one of the greatest hono... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after charges were dropped against President Trump in the Georgia election case: "The lawfare against President Trump for years has been egregious, unconstitutional, and a laughing stock to half the country who saw through the political prosecutions for exactly what they were. The only result of all the doz... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) had several pieces of legislation pass through the U.S. House of Representatives last week to continue building on his legislative success in the 119th Congress. This included his Generative AI Risk Assessment Act, the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act, and a resolution he co-led with Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) ... Read More »
SAN SABA, TX— U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is excited to announce a community town hall in San Saba. The event is open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: San Saba Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Monday, November 24th, 2025, from 11:00 —12:00 pm CT WHERE: San Saba Courthouse 500 East Wallace Street, San Saba, TX 76877 The flyer below is available for... Read More »
November 21, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the 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 a busy week back in Washington! The U.S. House passed two of my bills, one to depoliticize and streamline LNG exports and the other to counter terrorist organizations from weaponizing Generative AI. In addit... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) legislation to slash red tape, streamline American LNG exports, and prevent a future LNG export ban like the one imposed by former President Biden passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. This is the seventh bill Congressman Pfluger has secured House passage on this year alone. The Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act will ... Read More »
