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'Critical' closed-door congressional huddle focuses on growing antisemitism in US, Mamdani’s rise

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Originally Published in Fox News on August 1, 2025 EXCLUSIVE: Lawmakers on the House Homeland Security Committee met with stakeholders and law enforcement to address the rise of antisemitic violence in the U.S., during a closed-door congressional roundtable on July 22, Fox News Digital has learned.  The roundtable comes amid growing concerns about antisemitic…

Congressman Pfluger honors 4-H rifle team at Mertzon town hall

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Originally Published in Concho Valley Homepage on July 31, 2025 Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted a community town hall in Mertzon to recognize a local news story, give an update on the 119th Congress and take questions from residents in attendance.  During the town hall Pfluger recognized the 2025 Senior Rifle team who recently placed 9th out of 28 teams at…

Safeguarding lives: The urgent need for congressional action on illicit Xylazine

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Originally Published in The Hill on July 30, 2025 America’s opioid epidemic has entered a new and especially dangerous phase, as synthetic fentanyl and deadly additives devastate families and communities across the country. Congress must act now to equip law enforcement with the resources and tools they need to keep communities safe, while preventing unintended consequences on…

Lawmakers, business leaders speak at West Texas Legislative Summit

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Originally Published in Fox West Texas on July 29, 2025 SAN ANGELO, TEXAS — Lawmakers, business owners and other professionals gathered at Angelo State University's CJ Davidson Center Tuesday morning for the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce's 21st annual West Texas Legislative Summit. San Angelo Mayor Tom Thompson began the conference by thanking state and federal lawmakers for…

Pfluger Opens Summit with Praise of Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill

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Originally Published in San Angelo LIVE on July 29, 2025 SAN ANGELO, TX — In the first session at the 2025 West Texas Legislative Summit, Rep. August Pfluger opened a discussion about how the One Big Beautiful Bill impacted the Customs and Border Protection mission at Mathis Field Municipal Airport in San Angelo. The One Big Beautiful Bill has drawn criticism for what critics call…

Federal pipeline regs hinder natural gas delivery

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Originally Published in the Odessa American on July 24, 2025 Congressman August Pfluger recently participated in a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C., on the future importance of natural gas to the nation and how burdensome federal pipeline regulations can be relieved without compromising safety. Representing the Permian Basin in the 11th…

Exclusive: Congress pushes bipartisan bill preventing Mexico's 'illegal seizure' of American assets

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Originally Published in The Blaze on July 22, 2025 Congress is leading a latest bipartisan effort in Washington, D.C., this time to protect American interests abroad. Republican Rep. August Pfluger of Texas and Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee are leading the charge to protect American property from foreign aggressors and any "unreasonable" or "discriminatory" practices…

A Tribute To Ed Feulner, Founding Father Of American Conservatism

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Originally Published in the Daily Wire on July 22, 2025 The conservative movement lost one of its founding fathers this week. Dr. Edwin J. Feulner built the intellectual foundation upon which modern conservatism stands, and gave us the institutions — like the Heritage Foundation and the Republican Study Committee — that work tirelessly to defend it. As the Chairman of the…

Aviator, Missileer Cancer Rates Get Renewed Attention on Capitol Hill

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Originally Published in Air & Space Forces Magazine on July 22, 2025 Congressional lawmakers are pushing for expanded new studies on elevated cancer rates among military aviators, as attention to the problem is surging once more in Washington and beyond. One legislative provision already passed and another under consideration on Capitol Hill call for studies of cancer in the…

Rep. Pfluger offers help with replacing lost documents after flood

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Originally Published in Concho Valley Homepage on July 21, 2025 Congressman August Pfluger announced that on July 22, members of his team will host mobile office hours to assist in replacing essential documents lost in the floods. “My top priority in Congress is providing second-to-none constituent services to 11th District residents, especially in times of disaster,” said Rep.…