WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and Debbie Dingell (MI-6) introduced the PROTOCOL Act, which improves the mapping process for broadband funding and enhances interagency coordination when awarding broadband funding grants. There are currently over 130 federal broadband programs across 15 different agencies with little coordination on the billions of dollars being sp... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision to continue building a southern border wall if elected President of the United States: “For years, Vice President Kamala Harris has opposed building a southern border wall, claiming it was ‘un-American.’ The Biden-Harris Administration has allowed over 10 mil... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement that 1 million ineligible voters have been purged from the voter rolls in the State of Texas. “The integrity of our elections is paramount to the future of our country,” said Congressman August Pfluger. “I commend the State of Texas for cleaning up our voter rolls and ensuring t... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative August Pfluger is pleased to announce 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. The CYAC ... Read More »
August 23, 2024 3,000 Cases Closed and $9.4 Million Returned to Texas-11 I am incredibly proud to announce that our team has accomplished a milestone in serving the constituents of Texas-11 by closing 3,000 cases and returning $9.4 million dollars to the community. This is money that federal agencies like the IRS, Social Security Administration, and VA failed to deliver. We have six district offi... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that the State of Arizona may enforce its law requiring election officials to reject state voter registration applications without documentary proof of citizenship: "The Supreme Court made a critical decision in protecting the American right to vote. Non-citizens, illegal im... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX)and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) sent a letter to White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, requesting a briefing from the National Security Council (NSC) on the Biden administration’s response to the growing number of ano... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman August Pfluger proudly announced that his dedicated district staff has achieved a monumental milestone in their service to the constituents of the 11th District of Texas. Through their tireless efforts, they have successfully closed 3,000 cases—resulting in the return of an impactful $9.4 million to the community. This is money that federal agencies like the I... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued the following statement on the release of the President Biden impeachment inquiry report: "I commend the work of the U.S. House Oversight, Judiciary, and Ways and Means Committees to uncover the facts surrounding corruption in the Biden-Harris Administration and Democratic party. All Americans must read this report." Read the full report... Read More »
Originally Published in the Washington Reporter on August 19, 2024. As border czar, Vice President Kamala Harris has failed the American people in refusing to secure our border. The administration has allowed more than 10 million illegal immigrants to enter into our country—including known and suspected terrorists, violent rapists, and murderers. If she is elected president, the crisis will only g... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX)and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray requesting information about the arrest and charging of Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national with close ties to Iran, re... Read More »
August 16, 2024 Third Anniversary of the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Yesterday marked the three-year anniversary of the Biden-Harris Administration's catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan, which took the lives of thirteen American combat heroes in Kabul. This decision has allowed the Taliban to regain control and become a breeding ground for terror. While the Taliban celebrated the U.S. w... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) recently joined Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and the House Energy Export Caucus in demanding the Biden-Harris administration authorize liquified natural gas (LNG) export permits after a federal judge blocked the administration’s ban on new permits. Congressman Pfluger said, "Since before coming to office, I m... Read More »
Originally Published in the Washington Examiner on August 13, 2024. In only three years, the Biden-Harris administration’s weak foreign policy decisions have emboldened our adversaries and led to numerous crises at home and abroad. The Biden-Harris foreign policy strategy of appeasement has been a catastrophic failure, best illustrated by the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, Russian President Vl... Read More »
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, which fully funds the “Rip and Replace” program to remove Chinese equipment from our telecommunications networks. Without full funding, wireless and broadband providers across the United States will be saddled with billions of dollars in costs that could result in service blackouts and companies closi... Read More »
