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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office is accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. This competition offers middle and high school students the opportunity to further develop their skills in computer science and STEM fields. Students will have until October 30, 2025,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and members of his office hosted Service Academy Nights in Midland and Killeen for students, parents, and educators to learn about the opportunities to serve their country. "Our office had a wonderful turnout in Midland and Killeen for the Service Academy Nights," said… Read more »

ODESSA, TX — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced legislation to rename the Northeast Odessa United States Post Office in honor of Mary Granados, an Odessa USPS courier and one of the seven people murdered during the August 31st, 2019 mass shooting in the Odessa area. Once signed into law, this post office will officially be renamed the Mary Granados Memorial Post Office… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was featured in the Congressional Western Caucus's "Branded Blog" for his piece highlighting energy wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Read the full piece HERE or below. American Energy is Back in the Driver's Seat By Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) Energy powers more than just our economy – it fuels every part of our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, had legislation signed into law by President Trump that seeks to lower cancer rates in aviation service members. … Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement celebrating that his office was selected as the Congressional Management Foundation's 2025 Democracy Award winner for Best of Constituent Correspondence and Outreach: "My office is the gold standard for constituent services, and I am very proud that this was recognized by being… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas vacating the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) 2022 listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken (LPC) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA): "The Biden Administration's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service weaponized the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office will host Service Academy Nights in Midland and Killeen for students, parents, and educators to learn about the opportunities for students to serve at a U.S. Service Academy. "In 1995, I sought a nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy—a phenomenal… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement celebrating President Donald J. Trump's signing of the bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act into law. The ACES Act… Read more »

WASHIGNTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, former fighter pilot, and Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, was voted to be the new Chairman of the Academy's Board of Visitors (BoV), which… Read more »