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Originally Posted in the Daily Mail on May 7, 2025.  The House advanced a measure Wednesday to restrict federal funding to schools that host Confucius Institutes, Chinese-funded education centers across college campuses nationwide.  The Confucius Institute is a program that teaches U.S. students about Chinese language and culture. The program is funded by China and… Read more »

Originally Posted on May 7, 2025 in the Daily Caller. The House of Representatives passed legislation targeting universities for maintaining partnerships with Chinese government-backed entities, including Confucius Institutes, in a bipartisan manner 266 to 153 on Wednesday afternoon. Fifty-five House Democrats backed Texas Republican Rep. August Pfluger’s bill, which would… Read more »

 Energy Dominance is one of many focuses on President Trump’s agenda. In January President Donald Trump began his second term in office and hit the ground running. Trump began his term signing a number of executive orders on his first day back in the White House, especially presidential directives centered around energy dominance. Permian Basin representative, Congressman August… Read more »

Originally Posted in the Odessa American on April 29, 2025. By Rep. August Pfluger  When President Donald J. Trump took the oath of office exactly one hundred days ago, he vowed to usher in the “Golden Age of America.” Given the chaos President Biden left behind — open borders, soaring inflation, weakened energy independence, and a nation divided — this was no small promise. It… Read more »

Originally Posted in the Washington Times on April 28, 2025. OPINION: It is no secret that our country faces many challenges. From cyberattacks to threats from Russia, China, and more, the time for American energy dominance has never been more critical. The Permian Basin is the geopolitical tool our nation needs, and with President Donald Trump back in office, the oil and… Read more »

Originally Posted in Fox News on April 28, 2025. FIRST ON FOX: Lawmakers will put forward a bill Monday to put the force of law behind President Donald Trump's executive order prohibiting federal funds from going to colleges that still mandate a coronavirus vaccine jab. Reps. Mark Messmer, R-Ind., and August Pfluger, R-Texas, will file the No Vaccine Mandates in Higher… Read more »

Originally Posted in NewsWest9 on April 18, 2025. Midland High senior quarterback Stroman Bridges has officially received his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. According to the Midland Independent School District (MISD), Bridges received a personal call from United States Congressman August Pfluger Thursday morning to share the… Read more »

Originally Posted in Fox News on April 15, 2025. EXCLUSIVE: The chairman of the largest House GOP caucus is using Tax Day to send a warning about the financial strain American families could face next year if Republicans fail in their plans for a massive conservative policy overhaul. Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman August Pfluger, R-Texas, told Fox News Digital that… Read more »

Originally Posted on April 15, 2025 in NewsWest9. Congressman August Pfluger returned to the energy capital of West Texas on Tuesday to lead a roundtable discussion on oil and gas policy.  Pfluger was joined by EPA Regional Administrator Scott Mason and North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak for a site visit and stakeholder meeting in Midland.    The visit… Read more »

Originally Posted in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on April 15, 2025. Several government officials met with local groups and organizations at the Petroleum Club of Midland on Tuesday to discuss federal oil and gas regulations.  Headed by U.S. Rep. August Pfluger, the group also consisted of Mayor Lori Blong, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Scott… Read more »