Originally Posted in the Washington Times on March 14, 2025 By Rep. August Pfluger OPINION Just last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) charged 12 Chinese hackers for taking part in a global “hackers-for-hire” operation. What is even more alarming is that their target was not only information from government agencies and companies but also everyday people who dared to… Read more »

Washington Reporter | Op-Ed  Rep. August Pfluger & Rep. Michael Cloud | March 10, 2025 In a single evening, the American people witnessed a stark contrast between two visions for our nation. President Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress highlighted remarkable Americans who have overcome extraordinary challenges, while Democrats showed exactly who they are: a party that… Read more »

The Washington Examiner | Op-Ed Rep. August Pfluger and Rep. Zach Nunn | March 4, 2025 Since the beginning of our nation’s history, the core obligation of the federal government has been the common defense of the United States. Central to that mission is the readiness, lethality, strength, and warfighting acumen that make up the foundation of American deterrence.… Read more »

The Daily Caller | Op-Ed Rep. August Pfluger | February 26, 2025 In the waning days of the Biden administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) doubled down on Joe Biden’s disastrous energy policies, imposing a burdensome and harmful tax on oil and natural gas facilities — called the Waste Emissions Charge (WEC), also commonly referred to as the “natural… Read more »

Threats of Chinese espionage to the United States have increased over the last four years, according to a “threat snapshot” conducted by the House Committee on Homeland Security first shared with The Daily Wire.  The snapshot documented more than 60 reported cases of China-backed efforts to take military secrets, steal trade information, and conduct transnational… Read more »

Originally Posted in the Daily Caller on February 7, 2025 Republican Texas Rep. August Pfluger’s bill that would prohibit the president from banning fracking without the consent of Congress passed the House Friday morning 226 to 188. Pfluger’s bill, known as the Protecting American Energy Production Act, would prohibit a federal moratorium on the use of fracking. Just 16… Read more »

Originally posted in Energy and Environment News by Politico  Hill Republicans are seeking to roll back a key Inflation Reduction Act program regulating methane emissions from domestic natural gas producers. GOP lawmakers say they'll introduce companion resolutions Tuesday in the House and Senate targeting EPA's rule requiring energy producers to report methane emissions. As… Read more »

Rep. August Pfluger has filed a trio of bills seeking to alter voting laws, specifically targeting non-U.S. citizens. Administration of Elections HR 882 seeks to prevent noncitizens from administering an election for federal office. The No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act would “prohibit noncitizens from serving as election administrators for U.S.… Read more »

Originally Published in the Odessa American on January 31, 2025 Just before the holidays, we were fortunate to lead respective delegations with congressional members and staff to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the United Nations Climate Change Conference — COP29. During the trip our message remained a constant: The United States has proven that we can significantly reduce emissions without… Read more »

Originally Posted in The Daily Wire on January 23, 2025 “Energy security is national security.” If you spend enough time with Rep. August Pfluger, you might get tired of hearing him repeat those words. The Texas congressman and new Republican Study Committee chairman would be the first to say that if you aren’t tired of hearing it, Republicans haven’t been saying… Read more »