WASHINGTON, DC — As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted the Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the newly formed National Energy Dominance Council Doug Burgum, on Capitol Hill for this week’s RSC members meeting. During the meeting, Secretary Burgum outlined his goals to unleash all forms of American energy, including oil, gas, and coa... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, had legislation pass through the U.S. House of Representatives. Chairman Pfluger's "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes Act" will defend American students from the Chinese Communist Party by prohibiting a... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, delivered remarks on the House floor in support of his legislation, the "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes Act." Following his remarks, Chairman Pfluger ran the debate on his legislation, and a vote on it is expected this even... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, had legislation pass through the U.S. House of Representatives. Chairman Pfluger's "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes Act" will defend American students from the Chinese Communist Party by prohibiting any Department of Homeland... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger’s (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral legislation seeking to lower military aviation cancer rates passed through the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 376-5. The Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act directs the Secretary of the VA to study cancer incidences and mortality rates among aviators and aircrews who served in the Navy, Air Force... Read More »
May 2, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a collection of events and happenings to keep you updated on everything I am doing week by week to represent you in Congress. It was another big week in Washington—it marked the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's fast-paced second term in office, Homeland Security Committee Republicans advanced our budget recommendations to co... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a letter with several colleagues commending Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr on his decision to establish the new Council for National Security within the FCC, and urging him to use the council to mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with unsecured routers. In part, the members wrote, "The recent pro... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As first reported in Fox News, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Mark Messmer (IN-08) introduced legislation to ensure that no federal dollars go to any university across the country that still requires its students or staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of enrollment of employment, or receiving any benefit, service, or contract. The No Vaccine Ma... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today marks 100 days since President Trump took office for his second term. To reflect on these first 100 days, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following video recapping what he sees as the top accomplishments Republicans have secured and highlighting the role he has played in them. To watch the recap, click here or the image below. Additionally, Rep. Pfluger rele... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — To reflect on President Trump's 100-day mark in office today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) penned an op-ed in Odessa American highlighting what he sees as the greatest accomplishments Republicans have secured so far. You can read the op-ed below or by clicking here. President Trump’s First 100 Days: Delivering for America and Restoring Texas Values When President Donald J. ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement applauding U.S. House passage of the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act — legislation he is a proud co-lead on: "I am deeply concerned about the rise in deepfake nonconsensual intimate images in the United States. The digi... Read More »
April 25, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a collection of events and happenings to keep you updated on everything I am doing week by week to represent you in Congress. It was an exciting time to be back in Texas-11 and attend the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo! This week, I also co-authored an op-ed on making the Trump Tax Cuts permanent, appeared on Maria Bartiromo's Wal... Read More »
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street to discuss his recent visit to Midland. On the visit, Rep. Pfluger hosted EPA Regional Administrator Scott Mason and Rep. Julie Fedorcheck (ND-At-Large) to tour one of Diamondback Energy's production sites and participate in a roundtable discussion with producers, stakeholders, EPA officials, and other local leaders on the en... Read More »
April 20, 2025 Friend, Happy Easter from my family to yours. Camille and I pray each of you has had a joyous day spent with loved ones. Praise God for the empty tomb. He is risen! Best, Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, released the following statement regarding the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national with ties to the transnational gang and foreign terrorist organization MS-13, who was unlawfully present in Maryland, as multiple ... Read More »
