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Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce a CRA to Support President Trump's Pro-Energy Agenda

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) to cut energy costs and support President Trump's pro-energy agenda. Specifically, the CRA disapproves of the Environmental Protection Agency's burdensome charge on waste emissions for petroleum and natural…

ICYMI: Declassified CIA Analysis on COVID Origins Favors Lab Leak Theory

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to the newly declassified CIA analysis on the origins of COVID-19 favoring the lab leak theory. “For over four years now, the complete truth about COVID-19 and its origins has been hidden from the American people. For over four years now, Republicans have been demanding answers and…

MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Pfluger to Hold Town Hall Meetings Across Texas-11

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THIS WEEK – On Thursday, January 30th, and Friday, January 31st, U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) will host five town hall meetings across Texas-11 this week in Bronte, Ballinger, Coleman, Menard, and Eden. The meetings are open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Bronte Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Thursday, January 30th, 2025, from 9:00…

Pfluger Statement on Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Secretary of Defense

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to the Senate confirming Pete Hegseth as the next Secretary of Defense. “I’m proud to see the Senate swiftly confirm Pete Hegseth as our next Secretary of Defense. He is a tremendous leader who will return merit and lethality to our military as well as help President Trump usher in a new era…

Pfluger Votes to Save Lives

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted YES to pass The Fix Our Forest Act and the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, two pieces of legislation that will save innocent lives. On the Fix Our Forest Act, Congressman Pfluger said, “Far too many Americans have tragically been victims of the devastation that wildfires can cause, most recently seen in…

ICYMI: Pfluger Demands Answers on Imminent Cybersecurity Threats Facing the U.S.

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Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, questioned private sector cybersecurity professionals during a full-committee hearing titled, “Unconstrained Actors: Assessing Global Cyber Threats to the Homeland.” The witnesses included Adam Meyers, Senior Vice President of Counter…

Pfluger Talks Energy Security and National Security on The Signal Sitdown

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Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the representative of the most prolific oil and gas producing region in the country, joined “The Signal Sitdown” to discuss his plans to unleash American energy. During the interview, Congressman Pfluger emphasized the disaster that the Biden administration's energy polices were for…

Pfluger, Golden Introduce Bill to Protect Americans' Right to Silence

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Americans' Right to Silence (PARTS) Act to ensure that the rights' of American gun owners are protected. Specifically, this legislation would amend the statutory definitions of firearm silencers and mufflers to eliminate the potential misinterpretation that could…

Pfluger Commends President Trump's Energy Focused Executive Orders

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement commending President Trump for his energy focused executive orders. “On day one, President Trump has already upheld several promises he made to the American people through decisive executive actions, including several actions to unleash American energy. As the representative of the most prolific oil and…