WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) plan to re-designate the Permian Basin as a non-attainment area: Rep. August Pfluger: “American families are being crushed by record-high gas prices and price hikes on all goods and groceries. Meanwhile, President Biden’s Administration is laser-focused on attack... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following the discovery of a possible human smuggling operation with more than 40 people found dead inside a tractor-trailer near San Antonio. Rep. August Pfluger: “Cartels and human smugglers have taken control of our southern border. Democrats like President Biden and Homeland Secretary Mayorkas can deny the heartbreaking realitie... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: Rep. August Pfluger: “This is a day that the pro-life movement has prayed for and worked toward for 50 years. Every life is precious. I will continue pushing to protect and defend unborn children. Nothing can be more importa... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting against the Senate gun bill (S. 2938): Rep. August Pfluger: “As a fierce defender of our Constitutional Rights, including the Second Amendment, I believe this bill infringes upon the rights of law-abiding Americans. “I remain open and willing to discuss initiatives to promote public safety, but not at the ex... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the United States Supreme Court's decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v Bruen, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) issued the following statement: “States like New York have imposed unconstitutional restrictions on the rights of law-abiding citizens to own firearms for self-defense. Today’s ruling strengthens the Second Amendment and affirms that Amer... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) and other Texan Representatives in introducing the Lone Star Reimbursement Act. The bill will pay the State of Texas back for the costs of Operation Lone Star incurred in FY21 and FY22, which total $1,434,094,366, “President Biden’s Administration refuses to enforce federal law and secure the border. Their failures on the ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following reports that at least 15 illegal immigrants listed on the FBI’s terror watch list were apprehended attempting to cross the southern border. The 15 were among the record-high 239,416 total illegal migrants apprehended in May, not including gotaways. Rep. August Pfluger: “It only took 19 evil actors to execute the deadly 9/1... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) delivered impassioned remarks in the Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism Wednesday hearing titled “Current Status of ISIS and al Qaeda.” Rep. Pfluger spoke to his personal experience fighting ISIS in the U.S. Air Force, and expressed his concern that lax border security measures have allowed terrorists into... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Glenn “GT” Thompson, the Republican Leader of the House Agriculture Committee, in introducing H.R. 8069, the Reducing Farm Input Costs and Barriers to Domestic Production Act. The bill requires the Biden Administration to reverse its regulatory barriers to domestic agriculture production and provide immediate relief to families across the country... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) and Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced the Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act to secure a domestic supply of critical minerals with bipartisan support. “The United States is blessed with abundant natural resources. Unfortunately, climate alarmists have been fighting against reliable thermal power sources like natural gas and nuclear—lead... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Over the weekend, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted a Service Academy Send-Off for the students from the 11th District of Texas attending military service academies this fall. During the ceremony, Rep. Pfluger presented the students with Certificates of Congressional Recognition. Rep. August Pfluger: “These students are the future leaders of our country. I am proud to have... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Monday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas following the news that the Biden Administration was considering dropping off buses of illegal migrants in San Angelo, Texas. In the letter, Rep. Pfluger presses Secretary Mayorkas for answers on releasing illegal migrants by stating, “San Angelo is a welc... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative August Pfluger is proud to announce that his bill to restore American energy dominance, the Midland Over Moscow Act, is included in the Republican Study Committee’s (RSC) annual alternative budget for fiscal year 2023. The budget serves as a comprehensive blueprint for conservative governance and was produced by the RSC Budget & Spending Task Force—of which Rep. Pfl... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement on the record-high inflation statistics released Friday morning. Rep. August Pfluger: “Another month. Another poor inflation report for President Biden. Families are paying more for basic goods while wages continue to shrink. It is sobering times for Americans, and Congressional Democrats are shirking their respon... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman August Pfluger voted against H.R. 7910 and H.R. 2377, two unconstitutional gun restriction bills. He spoke on the House Floor opposing the measures and presenting common-sense solutions to increase school safety. Watch his remarks here, or read a transcript below. “M. Speaker, I rise today as a Texan, a father of three young girls who go to school, and a def... Read More »
