WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. This competition offers middle and high school students the opportunity to further develop their skills in computer science and STEM fields.
Students will have until October 26, 2026, to submit their app. Information about the Congressional… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) celebrated the historic launch of Trump Accounts, made possible by Congressional Republicans passing the Working Families Tax Cuts Act last year.
A Trump Account is a new tax-advantaged investment account created for American children, established under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. Every eligible child born between January… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), co-led a member roundtable with his colleagues to celebrate America's 250th birthday and the first anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts, delivering for hardworking families across the country.
On America's 250th birthday, RSC members reaffirmed their commitment to the timeless… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, delivered opening remarks and questioned witnesses during a hearing on securing the Northern border.
Chairman Pfluger has consistently been a strong advocate for security measures to deter known and suspected terrorists from… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) took to the House Floor to honor the life and legacy of Ed Scott, a beloved member of the Midland community whose life was tragically taken on June 12th, 2026. In his remarks, Rep. Pfluger celebrated Mr. Scott's faithful service as a City of Midland employee, his three decades of umpiring softball, and the generations of young… Read more »
SAN ANGELO, TX — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy for a tour of the San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) air traffic control tower and a firsthand look at the thriving aviation program taking shape at Angelo State University (ASU) that is producing skilled pilots and air traffic controllers.
During the visit, Secretary Duffy announced… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — 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 of 2026. The legislation was advanced out of the Committee on Homeland Security by a bipartisan vote.
The "I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026" would update I&A’s… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was selected by the America250 Congressional Caucus to decorate the State of Texas's scene for America's 250th Birthday Cake, a landmark commemorative project that will be displayed in Washington, D.C. for millions of visitors.
Representing Texas's proud energy heritage, Congressman Pfluger decorated an oil derrick and pumpjack made… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Premium Transparency Act to require health insurers and Medicare Advantage plans to publicly disclose exactly what share of every premium dollar goes to patient care versus overhead and profit. This bill also directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to standardize how insurers communicate benefits… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) 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 over 5,000 cases — resulting in the return of an impactful $20.3 million to the community. This is money that… Read more »
