SAN ANGELO, TX—In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Following the reckless Democrat-led government shutdown, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined the airwaves to discuss what this crisis means for Texans in the 11th District. In each interview, Rep. Pfluger called out Democrats for their unwillingness to come to the table and make the responsible choice to reopen the government. It is now day thre... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): On Friday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) tied up an apron and worked alongside employees during the breakfast rush at a McDonald's in Midland. In Texas alone, McDonald's employs over 65,000 individuals across 1,220 restaurant locations. Throughout his time in Congress, Congressman Pfluger has been a strong advocate for franchises across Texas's 1... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, penned an op-ed in The Washington Times, blasting the Biden-Harris Administration for their egregious energy policies and outlining the energy wins included in the Working Families Tax Cuts bill that Republicans passed and President Trump signed into law earlier this year. Read the op-ed, in ... Read More »
STERLING CITY, TX— Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted a community town hall in Sterling City to share updates on his work in Washington, discuss the looming Democrat-led government shutdown, and take questions from those in attendance. During the event, Congressman Pfluger also recognized Sterling County Sheriff Russell Irby and the entire Sterling County Sheriff's Office with a Con... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is excited to announce a town hall meeting in Sterling City. The event is open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Sterling City Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, from 12:00—1:00 pm CT WHERE: Sterling County Courthouse, District Courtroom 609 4th Street, Sterling City, TX 76951 ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in Newsweek, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced legislation to codify President Trump's bold actions to advance long-overdue regulatory reforms, to keep the United States at the forefront of space exploration and dominance. The LAUNCH Act would streamline commercial space launches to enhance U.S. competitiveness in sp... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in Fox News, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), Russel Fry (SC-07), Roger Williams (TX-25), and Pete Sessions (TX-17) introduced a resolution condemning the growing wave of violent attacks against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and facilities while reaffirming congressional support for ICE’s mission to protect national security and ... Read More »
September 26, 2025 Friend, Welcome back to the 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. It was an exciting week back in Texas-11!I had the opportunity to work alongside employees, serve constituents, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations at a McDonald's in Midland. I also announced... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced the re-launch of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) for high school juniors and seniors in the 11th Congressional District of Texas. This esteemed program offers a unique opportunity for passionate and driven young leaders to engage with government, collaborate with peers, and serve their communities. "I am thrilled... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence (CTI), and Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) sent letters to Discord, Twitch, Reddit, and GitHub, requesting information on each platform's policies and procedures for detecting and reporting extremist content and suspicious activity in the... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting for the Continuing Resolution to fund the government: “Today, nearly every single House Democrat voted against the Continuing Resolution to fund the government. It's ironic, now that they are no longer in power, Democrats seem to have forgotten their years of warning that government shutdowns a... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and Greg Landsman (OH-01) introduced legislation to lower prescription drug prices for Texans and ensure everyone has affordable access to the medication they need. The bipartisan, bicameral Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act would improve patient access to lower-cost prescription medications and increase competition in the biological... Read More »
September 19, 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. It's been a busy week in Washington. I voted to keep the government open, honored the life of Charlie Kirk, and led several important legislative initiatives. I'm also deeply honored to share that I was rec... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in The Daily Signal, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced legislation today to provide unborn children facing abortion a “second chance at life” by establishing federal informed consent requirements for women seeking to take the abortion pill. The Second Chance at Life Act will ensure every single woman seeking this option knows it is possible to revers... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in an Energy Subcommittee hearing to discuss bills that support consumer choice, reduce energy costs, and help strengthen the electrical grid. During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger emphasized the need for flexible energy policies that allow the use of our most reliable resources to po... Read More »
