WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) – a U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, battle-tested fighter pilot, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, and Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors – has been an outspoken leader for Airpower prioritization in this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Earlier this month, Rep. Pfluger continued his leadership, help... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Back for its second year, Second Lady of the United States Usha Vance announced the relaunch of her Summer Reading Challenge, and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is encouraging all K-8 students in Texas's 11th Congressional District to participate. To enter, students must read 12 books, complete the reading log, and submit it to receive a prize. The challenge is open to all s... Read More »
May 29, 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. This week, I delivered keynote remarks at the Central Texas Veterans Memorial in Brownwood and celebrated Secretary Duffy's move to certify ASU as the first Texas school to implement the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative, a program ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) – a U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, retired Air Force Colonel, and Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors – welcomed three new members to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. Mr. Jon Hotaling was appointed to the Board by President Trump, and Senators Chris Coons and Jacky Rosen were appointed by Senate Minorit... Read More »
May 22, 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 representing you in Washington. I voted on several pieces of legislation to support our veterans and Gold Star families, thanked TSA agents for their service during the longest Democrat-led government shutdown in history, and introd... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in the Washington Examiner, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced bicameral legislation to protect small producers in America from burdensome, Biden-era federal air pollution rules. Small oil and gas producers play an essential role in maintaining America's energy independence and supporting local economies. Despite oper... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, participated in a full committee hearing to recognize and thank the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents who continued to serve unpaid during the Democrat-caused longest government shutdown in history. The hearing, titled "TSA Modernization... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, co-led the Subcommittee's joint roundtable with the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise. The members held the roundtable during National Police Week to examine how federal, s... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, reinforced his position on ensuring landowners and local communities maintain a meaningful voice in transmission siting decisions. During the Energy Subcommittee hearing focused on America's growing power needs and grid reliability, Rep. Pfluger recognized the importance of strengthening dome... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, led a Subcommittee markup that advanced seven bipartisan bills aimed at reforming the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A). Included in the bills advanced was Chairman Pfluger's bipartisan “I&A M... Read More »
May 15, 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 busy week back in Washington. To honor National Police Week, I was proud to vote in favor of several pieces of legislation to support law enforcement and co-lead a roundtable with law enforcement leaders to identify security concerns before se... Read More »
May 8, 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 great to be back home in Texas-11 this week. I joined Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum in the Permian Basin for a tour of an e-frac site, met with community leaders in Coleman, hosted my 112th community town hall in Robert Lee, and stopped b... Read More »
MIDLAND, TX — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum for a tour of a Diamondback Energy e-frac site, where Secretary Burgum witnessed the cutting-edge innovation taking place in the heart of the Permian Basin. Following the tour, Congressman Pfluger and Secretary Burgum participated in a roundtable discussion with industry executives and local leaders... Read More »
ROBERT LEE, TX—Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted his 112th community town hall in Robert Lee to discuss DHS funding, highlight the successes of the House-passed 2026 Farm Bill, and address water supply concerns in the region. Congressman Pfluger looks forward to partnering with state and local leaders to address the water supply concerns discussed during the meeting. Congressman Pfluger a... Read More »
ROBERT LEE, TX—U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is excited to announce a community town hall in Robert Lee. The event is open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Robert Lee Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Monday, May 4, 2026, from 10:00— 11:00 am CT WHERE: Coke County Courthouse, District Courtroom, 2nd Floor 13 E. 7th Street, Robert Lee, TX 76945 The fl... Read More »
