WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Jeff Crank (CO-05) were named by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA-04) to serve on the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, which provides independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the U.S. Air Force Academy. "I am humbled and honored that Speaker Johnson has appointed me to serve again on the U.S. A... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As first reported in The Federalist, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) reintroduced two pieces of legislation to enhance public safety and reinforce the rule of law. If passed, the Uproot Rioting International Students Engaged in Radical Subversion (UPRISERS) Act will revoke visas and deport individuals in the U.S. who engage in violent activities, and the Freeze Aid for Studen... Read More »
March 21, 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. This week, I announced my appointment to serve again on the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, I introduced legislation to codify President Trump's recent actions to restore law and order into law, Pr... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Trump signed Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) Congressional Review Act (CRA) to reverse Biden's ill-conceived natural gas tax into law. In response to his legislation being signed into law, Rep. Pfluger said, “I was honored to witness President Trump sign my monumental legislation into law to deliver on the mandate to remove burdensome regulations in the energy indu... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, reintroduced legislation, alongside several colleagues, to combat the threat of transnational repression within the United States by strengthening the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) response and coordination to these threat... Read More »
Originally Posted in the Washington Times on March 14, 2025 By Rep. August Pfluger OPINION Just last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) charged 12 Chinese hackers for taking part in a global “hackers-for-hire” operation. What is even more alarming is that their target was not only information from government agencies and companies but also everyday people who dared to criticize the Chinese Comm... Read More »
March 14, 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. Some highlights from this week include: House Republicans voted to keep the government open and working for the American people, President Trump signed my legislation to repeal President Biden's harmful natu... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025: "I voted to fund the government today because it was the responsible thing to do to keep the government open and working for the American people. I called for this action weeks ago to protect the momentum of President Tru... Read More »
Washington Reporter | Op-Ed Rep. August Pfluger & Rep. Michael Cloud | March 10, 2025 In a single evening, the American people witnessed a stark contrast between two visions for our nation. President Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress highlighted remarkable Americans who have overcome extraordinary challenges, while Democrats showed exactly who they are: a party that has completely lost its ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in The Blaze, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a group of 35 GOP lawmakers on a letter commending President Trump for his administration's commitment to protecting American industries and jobs, which starkly contrasts the previous administration. In the letter, the members also requested that the President demand a resolution for Vulcan Materials Company as... Read More »
March 7, 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. This week, I was honored to attend President Trump's joint address to Congress where he laid out an aggressive plan for the future of our country, I chaired my first Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommit... Read More »
Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, questioned witnesses during a full committee hearing titled "Countering Threats Posed by the Chinese Communist Party to U.S. National Security." Ahead of the hearing, Chairman Pfluger introduced the "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chine... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As first reported in The Daily Caller, Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced bicameral legislation 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. D... Read More »
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned witnesses during yesterday's Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing titled "Moving the Goalposts: How NIL is Reshaping College Athletics." The witnesses included: · Coach Shane Beamer, Head Football Coach, University of South Carolina · Mr. Josh Whitman, Director of Athletics, Univ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX) released the following statement in response to President Trump's joint address to Congress: "President Trump's address this evening made it clear: America is back! Tonight, President Trump delivered one of the most consequential addresses in the last two decades, reaffirming America's unwavering commitment to strength, security, and the renewal... Read More »
