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Rep. Pfluger Holds Roundtables with Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined both the Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce for roundtables with local business leaders, energy producers, and healthcare providers. The roundtables brought together key stakeholders from across the Permian Basin to discuss the challenges facing local businesses. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus,…

Rep. Pfluger Helps Secure $20 Million for City of San Angelo Infrastructure Improvements

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has helped secure $20 million for the Christoval Road Improvement Project. By voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148, P.L. 119-75), Rep. Pfluger helped fund the Department of War's Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP). This $20 million…

Chairman Pfluger and Senator Hickenlooper Lead Charge for Service Academy Investment in Final NDAA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors, and Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter calling for a generational investment in the nation's Military Service Academies. The letter, signed by members of the West Point, Naval Academy, and Air Force Academy Board of Visitors,…

PASSED: Chairman Pfluger's I&A Mission Reorientation Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, spoke in favor of his legislation, the I&A Mission Reorientation Act on the U.S. House Floor. The legislation passed through the U.S. House of Representatives this week. The "I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026" would update I&A’s…

Rep. Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act Advances Through Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan and bicameral legislation, the Mystic Alerts Act, advanced through the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. This is a major step forward for emergency preparedness nationwide. In response to his legislation's passage, Congressman August Pfluger said, "The devastating floods that…

PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Combating Illicit Xylazine Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan and bicameral legislation to combat illicit xylazine passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act would crack down on the deadly fentanyl additive xylazine by listing it as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug's legal use by veterinarians, farmers, and…

PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Bill to Recover Minerals from Waste Streams

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan legislation to recover critical minerals from contaminated sites and waste streams passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, marking his 13th bill to pass the House this term. In response to his legislation's passage, Congressman August Pfluger said, "Today, the House took a critical step toward ending our…

Pfluger, Houlahan Introduce the Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the bipartisan Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act alongside Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) to keep dangerous actors from misusing DNA synthesis technology while keeping America at the forefront of biotechnology. Gene synthesis has transformed medicine, agriculture, and manufacturing, helping…

Rep. Pfluger's Message to Texas-11 on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) delivered a message to citizens of Texas-11. He paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 Americans killed that day, thanked the first responders and service members who answered the call, and emphasized the ongoing responsibility to confront new and evolving threats. Watch Congressman Pfluger's message HERE.

Rep. Pfluger Visits West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind

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SAN ANGELO, TX — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) visited the San Angelo location of West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, where he met with staff and employees to learn more about the organization's mission of providing employment and support services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The visit highlighted the vital role the Lighthouse plays in the local community,…