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HEAT Leaders Applaud Chris Wright Nomination to Lead Department of Energy

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, RSC House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), and RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK) released the following statement after President Trump nominated Chris Wright to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Energy: “President Trump’s selection of Mr. Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy is a fantastic choice. We were proud to host Mr.…

Congressman August Pfluger Elected Chairman of the Republican Study Committee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was elected to serve as the Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) in the 119th Congress. Rep. Pfluger previously served as the Chairman of the RSC House Energy Action Team.  The Republican Study Committee is the largest caucus of House Conservatives on Capitol Hill. The organization works to enact strong…

Rep. Pfluger works to prevent Biden-Harris Administration from destroying documents

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is working to ensure sensitive Biden-Harris Administration documents and records are protected during the Presidential Transition in accordance with guidelines set by the National Archives and Record Administration (NARA): Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): "During the Presidential Transition, agencies and departments must maintain records…

Congressman August Pfluger Introduces 100th Piece of Legislation to Prevent Federal Bureaucratic Resistance Against Elected Administrations

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has introduced his 100th piece of legislation: the Stop Resistance Activities by Federal Employees (STRAFE) Act, a bill designed to prevent career federal bureaucrats from actively resisting the directives and policies of a presidential administration. The legislation aims to uphold democratic governance by ensuring that federal…

Pfluger Leads Effort Demanding Transparency from DOE on LNG Export Ban

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a coalition of 45 lawmakers in sending a letter to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm raising serious concerns about transparency and accountability within the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the Biden-Harris Administration’s handling of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Pfluger and his colleagues call for answers…

Pfluger Joins Texans in Demanding Action from Biden-Harris Administration to Prevent Noncitizens on Voter Rolls

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined U.S. Representatives Randy Weber (TX-14), Chip Roy (TX-21), and other Texas Republican lawmakers in calling on the Biden-Harris Administration to immediately provide the necessary data to protect the integrity of Texas elections and ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in the State of Texas. The letter to…

Pfluger: We need a return to peace through American strength

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after Iran launched a direct attack against Israel: Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “I fully support Israel in their defense of their country. Iran is the largest state sponsor of terror. Appeasement from the Biden-Harris Administration has invited aggression, and the only approach that works…

Pfluger Introduces Bill to Combat Threats to Undersea Cables

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX), chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, introduced the “Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act,” which would establish an interagency working group with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Communications Commission…