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Pfluger: Biden is propping up his Woke ESG movement with the savings accounts of millions of Americans

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Washington, D.C. — Monday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement after President Biden issued his first veto—striking down a bipartisan bill Congress passed to block 401 (k) investment managers from investing in so-called Environmental, Social, and corporate Governance (“ESG”) without their employee's consent.   Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “President Biden just…

Pfluger introduces Police Officers Protecting Children Act

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Washington, D.C. — Friday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Police Officers Protecting Children Act, which allows qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in a school zone.   Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “As a father to three daughters, I join millions of Americans in sending my girls to school every day…

Pfluger, Bicameral Group of Congressional Pilots Oppose Phil Washington’s Nomination to FAA

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As concerns surrounding aviation safety continue to mount following incidents across the country, Congressman August Pfluger (R-Texas) joined a group of U.S. Senators and Members of the U.S. House of Representatives consisting of military, commercial and general aviation pilots in sending a letter to President Biden in opposition to the nomination of Phil Washington to…

TOMORROW: Pfluger Joins Homeland Security Committee Field Hearing to Examine Secretary Mayorkas’ Border Crisis “By Design” *MEDIA ADVISORY*

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MCALLEN, TEXAS -- Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15 at 9:15 AM CT, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) will join House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) at a Full Committee field hearing in McAllen, Texas, outlining how the crisis at the Southwest border is a direct result of Secretary…

Pfluger Bill to Strike Biden’s Natural Gas Tax Included in House Energy Package

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Washington, D.C. — Tuesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following the introduction of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act which tackles the energy crisis caused by President Biden’s disastrous policies. Congressman Pfluger’s bill to strike President Biden’s harmful natural gas tax is included in the comprehensive energy package. Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11):…

HEAT Team Applauds Introduction of H.R. 1 — The Lower Energy Costs Act

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Washington, D.C. — Today, RSC’s House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK), and HEAT Vice-Chairman Mike Carey (R-OH) released a joint statement following the introduction of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.   “Americans know how to fight…

Pfluger and E&C Republicans Condemn Granholm for Pro-CCP Comments, Demand She Testify Immediately

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Tags: Energy

Washington, D.C. — In response to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s recent pro-China comments, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) joined House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans in sending a letter urging Granholm’s immediate retraction of the remarks and demanding that she make plans to appear before the Committee as soon as possible to account for them.    Excerpts…

Pfluger to Chair House Energy Action Team

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has been chosen as the Chairman of the Republican Study Committee House Energy Action Team (HEAT) by RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK).   The House Energy Action Team will supplement ongoing leadership, committee and conference efforts by providing a committed, talented and well-organized group of House members to serve as…

Pfluger: Revealing the truth about COVID-19

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke on the House Floor in support of S. 619, a bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19. The legislation passed the House on Friday and now heads to President Biden’s desk. Watch Pfluger’s full remarks here, or read highlights and excerpts…