WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in favor of H. Res. 1371, introduced by Rep. Elise Stefanik, that condemns the Biden Administration and Border Czar Kamala Harris for their failure to secure the U.S. southern border, resulting in the worst border crisis in American history. Watch his remarks here or read a transcript... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced he would be dropping out from the 2024 presidential election: "For the last several years Democrats have perpetrated a fraud against the American people. We were called liars and exaggerators and accused of producing “cheap fakes” when we questioned the mental fitness of ... Read More »
July 19, 2024 Counter SNIPER Act In the aftermath of the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, I introduced the Counter Secretary Negligence In Protecting Election Runners(SNIPER) Act to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary to provide timely, impartial, and transparent decisions for a presidential candidate's eligibility for U.S. Secret Service protection. We m... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement calling on United States Secret Service (USSS) Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign after the assassination attempt of President Donald Trump: "Kimberly Cheatle must resign as Director of the Secret Service. Every day brings another major revelation in the embarrassing failure to keep President Trump and his suppor... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Counter Secretary Negligence In Protecting Election Runners (SNIPER) Act to require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary to provide timely, impartial, and transparent determinations for a presidential candidate's eligibility for new or augmented United States Secret Service (USSS) protection. Under current sta... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) unveiled groundbreaking legislation aimed at restoring accountability and transparency to federal regulatory processes. Titled the Returning the Power to the People Act of 2024, this comprehensive bill comes after the landmark Supreme Court decision on Chevron deference and marks a decisive step towards curtailing the expansive reach of federal a... Read More »
July 14, 2024 Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania Yesterday's events in Butler, Pennsylvania were a tragic and dark moment for our nation. Like many of you, I have gone through a range of emotions: disbelief, shock, anger, sadness, and more. This event is a wake-up call to our nation that we need to unite together as Americans. The courage and determination of... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Network (TAKE IT DOWN) Act alongside Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Stacey Plaskett (Del.-VI), and Debbie Dingell (MI-04). This bill protects victims of real and deepfak... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green subpoenaed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, a move Congressman August Pfluger encouraged and collaborated on. The subpoena requests information on national security threats at America’s borders. The subpoena comes after more than a year of the department’s stonewalling and failure to... Read More »
July 12, 2024 The Permian Basin is Key for Energy Security Since his first day in office, President Biden’s administration has worked to shut down American energy production. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has threatened to redesignate the Permian Basin as a nonattainment area for ozone—a move that would severely hamper oil and gas production in the region. To make matters worse, the E... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) proudly announces the introduction of the Show the Data Act of 2024, a critical piece of legislation aimed at protecting the Permian Basin from regulations brought down by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) based on out-of-state monitors. This bill builds on the Energy & Commerce Committee's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (N... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, to protect U.S. elections: "The integrity of our election system is at risk due to lax voter registration laws and President Biden’s wide-open border that has allowed nearly 10 million illegal aliens into thi... Read More »
July 4, 2024 Happy Independence Day, Texas-11 As we gather with family and friends to celebrate the Fourth of July, we are reminded of the immense privilege we share as Americans. This day marks the birth of our great nation built on the principles of freedom, democracy, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a day to reflect on our history, honor the sacrifices made by countless individuals, and re... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, RSC House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), and RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK) released the following statement after a federal judge blocked President Biden's ban on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals: "We are glad that the courts agree that the Biden Administration violated the Natural Gas Act with a politically motivated attack ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has introduced two new bills aimed at enhancing public safety and reinforcing the rule of law. The first bill, the Uproot Rioting International Students Engaged in Radical Subversion Act (UPRISERS) Act, will deport individuals in the U.S. on visas who engage in violent activities. The second piece of legislation, the Freeze Aid for Student Assaul... Read More »
