MERTZON, TX—Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted a community town hall in Mertzon to recognize a local good news story, give an update on the 119th Congress, and take questions from those in attendance. During the town hall, Congressman Pfluger recognized the 2025 Senior Rifle Team – consisting of Daniel Crutchfield, James Crutchfield, Arely Reyes, and Payton Rose – who recently placed 9thou... Read More »
SAN ANGELO, TX—Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted the 21st Annual West Texas Legislative Summit (WTLS) in San Angelo, alongside the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, Texas Senator Charles Perry, and Texas State Representative Drew Darby. The WTLS is an incredible event that brings together hundreds of elected officials and business professionals for a full day of discussions on major issues ... Read More »
SAN ANGELO, TX — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that he will be hosting a town hall on Monday, July 28th, at 12:00 pm CT at the Tom Green County Commissioners' Court Meeting Room. At the town hall, Congressman Pfluger will give an update on the 119th Congress, provide flood assistance resource materials, and take questions from those in attendance. "Representing the incredibl... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in The Daily Caller, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) introduced legislation to reverse a misguided Biden-era regulation on American LNG Exports. The Cutting LNG Bunkering Red Tape Act codifies a Trump-era Department of Energy (DOE) order clarifying that ship-to-ship transfers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) used as marine fu... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, released the following statement after the House Republican Conference selected Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) to serve as the next Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security: "Congratulations to my colleague, Andrew Garbarino, on his selection as ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in an Energy Subcommittee Hearing titled "Strengthening American Energy: A Review of Pipeline Safety Policy." During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger emphasized the critical need for natural gas pipelines and their purpose for powering homes across the country. Rep. Pfluger pointed... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in The Blaze, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07) reintroduced critical bipartisan, bicameral legislation to protect American companies operating abroad. The Defending American Property Abroad Act would impose retaliatory prohibitions to deter and punish any nation in the Western Hemisphere that unlawfully seizes American ass... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act, seeking to lower military aviation cancer rates by voice following its unanimous passage in the Senate last month. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11), Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, and Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), a veteran of the U.S. Naval Reserv... Read More »
SAN ANGELO, TX — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that tomorrow, July 22nd, members of his team will hold mobile office hours in San Saba and San Angelo to support constituents impacted by the recent flooding that swept through Central and West Texas. These mobile office hours aim to assist with replacing essential documents lost or damaged in the flooding, such as Social Security Car... Read More »
July 18, 2025 Friend, As I returned to Washington this week, my prayers continue to be with the people of Texas as we rebuild from the catastrophic flooding that swept through Central and West Texas on July 4th. To honor the precious lives lost, I spoke on the House floor and stood alongside my colleagues in the 119th Congress for a moment of silence. Texans come together in adversity; it is what... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke on the House Floor during a special order on the devastating floods that swept through Central and West Texas on July 4th. During his remarks, Rep. Pfluger honored the precious lives lost in Texas's 11th Congressional District and across the state, thanked everyone who stepped up to assist in the disaster response, and shared his connectio... Read More »
SAN ANGELO, TX — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside local leaders, applauded the decision to add more counties across Texas's 11th Congressional District to President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration to receive varying levels of support from FEMA. Within the 11th District, the list currently includes Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, and Menard Counties for Public Assistance, an... Read More »
July 11, 2025 Friend, Camille and I are immensely grateful that we were reunited with our two daughters, who were attending Camp Mystic at the time of the floods. While we rejoice in their safety, we are simultaneously grieving with everyone across Texas who lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods in the devastating floods that swept through Central and West Texas. The destruction we have witness... Read More »
KERR COUNTY, TX — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) visited Kerr County with President Trump, Governor Abbott, several members of the Texas Congressional delegation, as well as the Trump administration, and more to participate in a roundtable discussion. "I am thankful that President Trump and Governor Abbott invited me to join them in Kerrville today. Texas has experienced unimaginable t... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives honoring U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan for saving 165 lives during the catastrophic flooding in Texas. "Scott Ruskan is a true American hero. In the midst of disaster, this courageous member of the U.S. Coast Guard stepped up when our nation needed him most. I'm gr... Read More »
