Originally Published by Fox News on October 12, 2023 FIRST ON FOX: House Republicans, led by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, are introducing legislation that would stop the release of $6 billion in frozen funds to Iran in the wake of the Iran-backed Hamas terror attacks on Israel. The legislation would essentially re-freeze the $6 billion in Iranian funds that were released as a part of a prisoner s... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced legislation to block Iran, the largest state-sponsor of terror, from accessing the $6 billion in funds that the Biden Administration unfroze on September 11, 2023. The bill is supported by the Republican Study Committee and co-led by Republican Study Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01), Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02), and R... Read More »
Pfluger on Hamas’ Heinous Attack on Israel WASHINGTON, DC — Today, House Homeland Security Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement in response to Hamas’ heinous attack on Israel. “The Iran-backed Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel are horrific and barbaric. We must take a stand against the radical ideology that fuels hate... Read More »
September 29, 2023 My Trip to Eagle Pass, Texas I traveled to Eagle Pass to take a stand and call attention to the thousands of migrants pouring across the border. Last month, 232,000 individuals crossed the southern border illegally - a 14% increase compared to last year. What I witnessed in Eagle Pass was nothing short of heartbreaking for the migrants and a dereliction of duty by the Biden Adm... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) in a press conference last night demanding President Biden and Congress take action to fund the government and secure the border. Watch Pfluger’s remarks here or read a transcript below. “Everybody's talking about a shutdown. And that's all that's been in the news. I'm talking about a shutdown too. We need th... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced legislation with Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green (TN-7) to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) newly-formed Homeland Intelligence Experts Group, which includes former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John Brennan. The group was ... Read More »
September 22, 2023 Note on Government Funding: I wanted to give you an update on the ongoing government funding negotiations in Congress and my stance on the issue. I am deeply frustrated with the current standstill in Washington. The continued gridlock and inability to reach a consensus on crucial funding measures is unacceptable—especially for our service members and military communities in Kil... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has been appointed by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) as a crucial negotiator in the House and Senate National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference process. This significant responsibility underscores Pfluger's commitment to ensuring the security and well-being of our nation. The NDAA is a cornerstone of national defense policy, shaping the... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — 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 Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray probing the agencies’ response to thr... Read More »
September 15, 2023 Link to original format Opening an Official Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden I support opening an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. In addition to creating the worst border crisis in history, the allegations and proven record against the President involving an influence-peddling scheme are outrageous and have rightly concerned millions of Americans. This Con... Read More »
Pfluger Leads GOP in Banning Disinformation Governance Board WASHINGTON, DC — Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) today introduced legislation with Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) and Ronny Jackson (TX-13) to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from creating a ‘Disinformation Governance Board’. Read more in the Washington Examiner here. Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “Parti... Read More »
Originally Published by the Washington Examiner on September 14, 2023 EXCLUSIVE — House Republicans will unveil legislation Thursday to ban the Department of Homeland Security from forming another Disinformation Governance Board after the panel was shuttered last year amid censorship concerns from conservatives. The bill, which is being introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) along with Reps. Mar... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) in introducing a House Resolution to condemn New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for her “emergency public health order” that prohibits the open and concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque and its surrounding county, including city sidewalks and parks. Violators of this order may face civil penalti... Read More »
Pfluger Prohibits Remain-in-Texas Policy WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) filed an amendment to the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill to prohibit any federal funding from being used to implement the “Remain-in-Texas” policy that the Admin is reportedly considering. Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): "It's not a coincidence that the Biden Administration began considering a 'Remain-... Read More »
Originally Published by Fox News on September 13, 2023 FIRST ON FOX: A member of the House Homeland Security Committee is moving to block funding for any policy that seeks to keep migrants in Texas after reports that the Biden administration is considering such a move as it faces pressure over migrant flows into cities like New York City. Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, is introducing an amendment t... Read More »
