WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced the bipartisan Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2024, which would modernize our country’s nuclear waste management program by establishing an independent Nuclear Waste Administration to manage the country’s nuclear waste. In line with recommendations from the Blue Ribbon… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued the following statement on the recent Israeli military strikes in Lebanon:
"In the last 11 months, Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization, has launched thousands of rockets at northern Israel from Lebanon, forcing tens of thousands of Israelis to flee from their homes. Israel has the right to defend… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), Brad R. Wenstrup, D.P.M. (OH-02), Blake D. Moore (UT-01), and Mark Green, M.D. (TN-07) released a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit feedback on strengthening and enhancing domestic medical supply chains.
“Securing our nation’s medical supply chains is not just a matter of economic importance, it’s a matter of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Homeland Security Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman August Pfluger's legislation, H.R. 1516,the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
Pfluger's legislation prevents DHS funds from… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and Debbie Dingell (MI-6) introduced the PROTOCOL Act, which improves the mapping process for broadband funding and enhances interagency coordination when awarding broadband funding grants. There are currently over 130 federal broadband programs across 15 different agencies with little coordination on the billions… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision to continue building a southern border wall if elected President of the United States:
“For years, Vice President Kamala Harris has opposed building a southern border wall, claiming it was ‘un-American.’ The Biden-Harris Administration has allowed… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement that 1 million ineligible voters have been purged from the voter rolls in the State of Texas.
“The integrity of our elections is paramount to the future of our country,” said Congressman August Pfluger. “I commend the State of Texas for cleaning up our voter rolls and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative August Pfluger is pleased to announce the re-launch of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) for high school juniors and seniors in the 11th Congressional District of Texas. This esteemed program offers a unique opportunity for passionate and driven young leaders to engage with government, collaborate with peers, and serve their… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that the State of Arizona may enforce its law requiring election officials to reject state voter registration applications without documentary proof of citizenship:
"The Supreme Court made a critical decision in protecting the American right to vote.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX)and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) sent a letter to White House National… Read more »
