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Pfluger Leads Lawmakers in Letter to Reimburse the State of Texas for the Border Crisis

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led 18 Texas House Republicans in urging the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security to reimburse the State of Texas for the cost of securing the southwest border. In the letter, House Republicans said "Securing our homeland is a chief responsibility of the federal government. While Texas has faced the brunt of…

Congressman August Pfluger Announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge

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WASHINGTON, DC — The office of Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional App Competition. The competition is open to all 6-12 grade students in the 11th Congressional District of Texas and is an opportunity for students to develop their skills in computer science and STEM. Rep. August Pfluger: "The Congressional App Challenge is an…

HEAT Leaders Applaud Passage of Alaska's Right to Produce Act

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Tags: Energy

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, RSC House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK), and Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House passed H.R. 6285 – Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023: “Since day one of his Administration, President Biden has waged a disastrous war on American energy production. Now…

Pfluger Statement on House National Security Supplemental

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement on the House national security supplemental legislation. Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “I proudly voted to fully support Israel in defending itself against Iran and its terrorist proxies, and implement strong sanctions and policies to counter Iran, China, and Russia.  “On Ukraine I was…

Pfluger Bill to Freeze $6 Billion in Iranian Assets Passes the U.S. House

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WASHINGTON, DC — Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman August Pfluger's legislation permanently freezing all Iranian-sanctioned assets, including the $6 billion in funds that the Biden Administration unfroze on September 11, 2023, and prohibits the President from using any waiver authority, including licenses, guidance, or FAQs, to lift sanctions. "Americans…

Pfluger Delivers Articles of Impeachment of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Senate

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WASHINGTON, DC — As a House Impeachment Manager, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) today transmitted the Articles of Impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the U.S. Senate. The Articles prove Secretary Mayorkas willfully and systemically refused to comply with the law and breached the public trust. The U.S. Senate is constitutionally obligated to…

Pfluger Introduces Legislation to Overturn EPA’s Methane Regulations Targeting American Energy Producers

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger joined Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Tracey Mann (KS-01) in introducing a Congressional Review Act to overturn the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) efforts to further regulate oil and gas producers.   “One of the only promises President Biden has followed through on is his campaign vow to…

Pfluger Leads Dozens of Lawmakers in Letter to EPA: Methane Fee is Unworkable

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WASHINGTON, DC — House Energy Action Team Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) led 55 House Republicans in sending a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the EPA to revise implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act's so-called methane fee. In the letter, House Republicans said "The EPA's proposed rules blatantly violate Congressional…

Congressman Pfluger Hosts Odessa Town Hall with Chairman Jim Jordan

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted a Town Hall in Odessa with special guest Congressman Jim Jordan (OH-04)—the Chairman of the Judiciary and Weaponization of the Federal Government Committees. During the Town Hall, Congressman Pfluger and Chairman Jordan discussed their efforts to fight government corruption and stand up for the freedom of all Americans.…