WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Craig Goldman (TX-12), Angie Craig (MN-02), Mark Alford (MO-04), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen mental health resources in Texas and across the country. The Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act permanently authorizes the Certified Community Behavio... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — The Permian Basin Honor Flight traveled to Washington, DC, last week to recognize and honor local veterans for their service and sacrifice to our nation. The trip provided these heroes with the opportunity to visit the very memorials built in their honor and reflect on their legacy alongside fellow veterans and volunteers. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) proudly welcomed the g... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in an Energy Subcommittee hearing, where he questioned leaders from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on advancing America's nuclear energy future. During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger highlighted a major milestone for West Texas and the future of nuclear energy: the NRC's appro... Read More »
April 24, 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. I was thrilled to be joined by both the Midland Chamber of Commerce and Odessa Chamber of Commerce in Washington this week. There is nothing better than seeing Texans in DC advocating for our state and district. It was also a profound honor to help w... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing focused on modernizing satellite policy and strengthening America's communications infrastructure. The hearing, titled "SAT Streamlining Act: Modernizing Satellite Licensing For the Rural Frontier," examined how updated lice... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act was unanimously passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, marking his 11th bill to pass the House this term and a major step forward for improving transparency and efficiency in the broadband deployment process, and helping close the digital divide for rural Americans. In response to his legis... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): John Ross Copeland is Coke-Sterling County Farm Bureau president and a fifth-generation farmer and rancher from Sterling City. He and his family raise cattle and sheep and grow crops in Coke, Sterling, Scurry, and San Saba counties. Ross recently shared in The San Angelo Standard Times how the Republican-led Working Families Tax Cuts is helping keep... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) Mystic Alerts Act was unanimously passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, marking his 10th bill to pass the House this term and a major step forward for emergency preparedness nationwide. In response to his legislation's passage, Congressman August Pfluger said, "Disaster doesn't wait, and neither can we. The devastating July ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in the Committee's Energy Subcommittee hearing entitled "The Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Energy Budget." Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testified before the subcommittee and shared an update on the Trump Administration's work to unleash American energy. During the hearing, R... Read More »
April 17, 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 back in Washington, where I had my 9th bill pass the U.S. House of Representatives this term. In addition, I highlighted the Abilene Christian University and Natura Resources molten salt research reactor in a hearing with Energy S... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) "Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES) Act" passed through the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 220-208. This is Rep. Pfluger's 9th bill to pass the House this term, and it builds on his work to deliver meaningful permitting reform in Congress. In response to his legislation's passag... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a combat-tested fighter pilot and retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, delivered a forceful call to action before the House Armed Services Committee, urging the committee to make investing in and strengthening the Air Force a top priority in this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). During the Committee's Member Day hearing, Rep. Pfluger ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—This Tax Day, individuals don't have to dread filing their taxes thanks to the Republican-led Working Families Tax Cuts signed into law by President Trump last year. To mark this year's Tax Day, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following video to highlight the big wins for TX-11. The video is available for broadcast and distribution here or by clicking the image belo... Read More »
SAN ANGELO, TX—In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) traveled throughout Texas's 11th Congressional District, meeting with constituents, local leaders, educators, and small business owners throughout the busy district work period. With Tax Day fast approaching, Rep. Pfluger highlighted key wins from the Working Families Tax Cut that are putting more money back in the p... Read More »
April 10, 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 is always an honor to represent the best district in the country! I recently had the opportunity to connect with many of you at events throughout the district, including attending meetings with the Menard Business Association and the San Saba Rota... Read More »
