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Pfluger Introduces Bill to Expand Broadband Access

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11) and Darren Soto (FL-09) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to improve transparency and efficiency in the broadband deployment process, which will help close the digital divide for rural Americans. The Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to submit a…

Pfluger, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Deadly Fentanyl Additive Xylazine

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside several of his colleagues, reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. This legislation would crack down on the deadly fentanyl additive xylazine by listing xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug’s legal use by veterinarians, farmers, and…

Rep. Pfluger Hosts U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Capitol Hill

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, hosted U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright at the Committee's weekly meeting to lay out an aggressive path forward for American energy production. American energy independence has never been more critical to our national security and economic prosperity, and Rep. Pfluger is committed to…

Pfluger Reintroduces Bill to Protect Americans from Maligned Foreign Adversaries

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from maligned foreign adversaries. The Countering Online Radicalization and Terrorism Act will require the secretary of the Department of…

ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joined Maria Bartiromo to Discuss Energy

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Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to discuss the House passage of his bill, the Protecting American Energy Production Act. Read highlights of the conversation below, or click HERE to watch the full interview. On the passage of his bill, the Protecting American Energy Production Act: Rep. Pfluger: "I'll start with this bill, the…

MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Pfluger to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Brady

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THIS WEEK – On Friday, February 14th, U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) will hold a town hall meeting in Brady. The meeting is open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Brady Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Friday, February 14th, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. …

Pfluger Advocates for Strong, Robust American Cybersecurity Workforce

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Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, questioned key witnesses during yesterday's full committee hearing entitled, “Preparing the Pipeline: Examining the State of America's Cyber Workforce.” The witnesses included Robert Rashotte, VP of Training Institute and Global Engagement,…

Pfluger Introduces Bill to Protect Amateur Radio

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (MS-R) and Richard Blumenthal (CT-D), introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to enhance emergency response capabilities and safeguard our communities. The Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act will ensure that amateur radio operators can continue…

Pfluger Applauds Trump's Executive Order to Save Women's Sports

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement applauding President Trump's Executive Order to uphold the promise of Title XI and officially put an end to biological men being allowed to compete in women’s sports. "I applaud President Trump's Executive Order to put an end to the war on women's sports. Biological men have no place in…