WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in Fox News, Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, announced a hearing for next Wednesday, June 11, to assess the heightened threat of antisemitic terrorist attacks in the United States, especially in the wake of the recent attacks in Washington D.C. and Boulder, Colorado. ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — The House Energy and Commerce Committee's Energy Subcommittee advanced Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bill to slash red tape and remove burdensome energy export restrictions imposed by former President Biden. The Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act depoliticizes the export of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) by eliminating the requirement for the U.S. Department of Ener... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced a Resolution commemorating the 100th Birthday of First Lady Barbara Bush and to honor her service to our nation. First Lady Barbara Bush's 100th Birthday will be June 8th, 2025. "Barbara Bush exemplified excellence in every aspect of her life, but especially in her role as a public servant. She served our nation with grace and d... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled "Stopping Illegal Robocalls and Robotexts: Progress, Challenges, and Next Steps." During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger emphasized that while this is certainly an issue for everyone who receives robocalls and robotext... Read More »
MIDLAND, TX—Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) partnered with Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) to host several Republican members of the Committee in the Permian Basin for a tour of a uranium enrichment facility, a roundtable with industry executives, and a tour of a hydraulic fracturing site. To recap the day, Rep. Pfluger, Chairman Guthrie, and the other members host... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — In the wake of the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) and Full Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem requesting the alien file for the suspect, an Egyptian national n... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), introduced legislation to protect innovative small biotech manufacturers from the Medicare drug price negotiation program. The Small Biotech Innovation Act will establish a new exemption for small biotech companies based on the amount of revenue they reinve... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Senate unanimously passed Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act, seeking to lower military aviation cancer rates after it passed through the U.S. House of Representatives last month. “I am thrilled that the Senate acted with urgency and passed the ACES Act today, which is my top priority in Congress. The A... Read More »
May 30, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly 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. This week, I joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss the path forward for the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," sat down for an interview with The Texan, celebrated 101 years of the U.S. Border Patrol, ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business in-studio to discuss House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the impact of President Trump's energy policy, and more. Watch the full interview HERE or read highlights of the conversation below. Maria Bartiromo: You did your work in the House. You passed thi... Read More »
A Conversation with Pfluger While in the midst of ongoing negotiations for the budget reconciliation bill and other general chaos in Washington, D.C., Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX-11) graciously took time for a phone call with The Texan last week. Among the topics we discussed was one I’ve noodled on throughout various editions of The 40 since January: how has Trump impacted the dynamic of th... Read More »
May 23, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed on everything I am doing week by week to represent you in Congress. I am thrilled to report that after months of hard work, we officially passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act this week to advance President Trump's America First Agenda. This bill is headed to the Senate and include... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill and advance President Trump's America First Agenda: "I am proud that House Republicans united today to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. In November, 77 million Americans demanded change, and today's vote will go down in history as promises made, promises kept. This l... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill to advance President Trump's America First Agenda. Among the many wins for the American people secured in this legislation, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) fought to secure $12 billion in border reimbursements for states that stepped up, including Texas. “The devastating impact of the previous administration’s open border polic... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Governor Abbott (TX) released the following statement in response to the $12 billion in border reimbursements for states that stepped up, including Texas, that Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and others fought to secure in the One Big Beautiful Bill. "Texas thanks the U.S. House and the Texas Congressional Delegation for including $12 billion in the reconciliation package that ... Read More »
