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 »
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 »
April 18, 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. After a few busy weeks in Washington, I was thrilled to be back in Texas-11. This week, I hosted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak... Read More »
SAN ANGELO, TX— Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) visited the Children's Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas this week. During the visit, Congressman Pfluger was briefed on the many services they provide for children and families by staff and onsite partners, including the San Angelo Police Department and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. "I am grateful for the incredible... Read More »
MIDLAND, TX—Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason, and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (ND-At-large), a fellow member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, in the Permian Basin for an oil and gas site visit and roundtable with producers, local leaders, stakeholders, and EPA officials. Following the site visit an... Read More »
MIDLAND, TX — On Tuesday, April 15th, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) will host U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott Mason, and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (ND-At-large), a fellow member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, in the Permian Basin for an oil and gas site visit and roundtable with producers, local leaders, stakeholders, and EPA officials.... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) sat down with Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman during a Punchbowl News event to discuss the news of the day and how private capital is investing in America. Watch the full interview HERE, or read highlights from the conversation below. Rep. Pfluger on the budget resolution in the House: "Any bill that we get to, has to be deficit-reducing. W... Read More »
