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Pfluger Invites Mike Oestmann of Tall City Exploration to Testify Before Congress

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Tags: Energy

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) proudly invited Mike Oestmann, the President and CEO of Tall City Exploration, to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulatory overreach. Oestmann provided a poignant testimony about how detrimental EPA regulations are to small producers. "I am extremely proud that…

Pfluger Leads MACH 1 Caucus Letter on Secretary Austin's Unnotified Absence

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National Security

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Rep. August Pfluger, Rep. Scott Franklin, Rep. Jake Ellzey, and Rep. Mike Garcia, Members of the MACH 1 Caucus, a coalition of former military pilots and current lawmakers, sent a letter to President Joe Biden regarding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's delayed notification of his recent hospitalization. In the letter, the Members write: "We…

August Pfluger Statement on Department of Justice Suing Texas

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement today after the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit challenging legislation Governor Greg Abbott signed to give state officials the authority to arrest, prosecute, and deport people who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Congressman Pfluger said, "December was the worst month at the border on…

Pfluger Defends Manufacturing and Natural Gas Production from EPA

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan in regards to the agency's Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (SCCAP) rule, which would dramatically reshape the Agency's Risk Management Program (RMP). This rule could negatively affect domestic manufacturing and national security while…

Pfluger Responds to Colorado Supreme Court

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following the decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to remove President Trump from the 2024 presidential primary ballot: Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): "The Colorado Supreme Court's decision to block President Trump from the ballot is blatantly…

Congressman Pfluger Reports on Successful 2023 for 11th District of Texas

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WASHINGTON, DC — Friday, U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) released a report on constituent services and legislative wins over the past year. Congressman Pfluger, who was sworn in to represent the 11th District of Texas on January 3, 2021, is committed to re-establishing energy dominance, securing the southern border, advocating for farmers and ranchers, and fighting for military…

Pfluger Votes for Conservative National Defense Bill

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. The legislation now needs the President’s signature to become law. Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “Americans deserve a military that is laser-focused on lethality and protecting…

Pfluger Advocates for Texas Farmers and Ranchers

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) sent a letter to House Agriculture Chairman G.T. Thompson and Ranking Member David Scott with his priorities for the 11th District of Texas for the remainder of the 118th Congress. Rep. August Pfluger: "The 11th District of Texas is an agriculture powerhouse with a unique set of challenges to production. I am proud to advocate…

Pfluger Votes to Formalize Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden

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Tags: Congress

WASHINGTON, DC — Wednesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement after voting to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden in the U.S. House of Representatives: "I just voted to formally open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden," said Congressman Pfluger. "In recent weeks, we have learned that the Biden family has stonewalled House…

Pfluger legislation to name Ports-to-Plains Corridor 'Interstate 27' passes Congress

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WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative August Pfluger today celebrated House passage of the I-27 Numbering Act of 2023, co-sponsored by Reps. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), and Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), to formally name the Ports-to-Plains Corridor through Texas and New Mexico as Interstate 27. Identical legislation introduced by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), John Cornyn…