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WASHINGTON, DC — Tuesday, Representative August Pfluger reintroduced the Aviator Cancers Examination Study (ACES) Act, with the bipartisan support of co-lead Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). Pilots and aircrew have been found to have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer and melanoma, with possible links to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and testicular cancer.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Tuesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11)’s resolution supporting the State of Israel passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution clearly states that: The State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state; Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia; and the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel. Senator… Read more »

Pfluger, Bera introduce bipartisan Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act WASHINGTON, DC —Friday, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act along with Representatives Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Dean Phillips (MN-03). This bipartisan legislation directs the United States… Read more »

Pfluger Resolution Supporting Israel Scheduled for House Vote Monday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced a resolution supporting the State of Israel. The resolution clearly affirms that: Israel is not a racist or an apartheid state; The House rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia; and the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of the… Read more »

Pfluger Priorities Included in National Defense Bill WASHINGTON, DC — Friday, six of Congressman August Pfluger’s amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House of Representatives. Rep. Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following the passage of the annual defense bill: Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11):… Read more »

  WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Limiting Incredulous Zealots Against Restricting Drilling (LIZARD) Act to strike the Biden Administration’s recent rule designating the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Listing the sagebrush lizard under the ESA is an… Read more »

Pfluger Leads Congressional Delegation Trip to Latin America to Investigate Threats to U.S. National Security WASHINGTON, DC — As Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee, U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) led a Congressional Delegation trip to Latin America to… Read more »

Pfluger Reports on the First Six Months of the Republican Majority   WASHINGTON, DC —Monday, U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) released a report on the first six months of the House Republican majority. Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “It is the honor of my lifetime to serve the 11th District of Texas in… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC —Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement commending the Supreme Court decision overturning President Biden's student loan bailout program. Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “This ruling marks a crucial victory for fiscal responsibility, individual accountability, and the principles that underpin our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Friday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement slamming the Biden Administration’s U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for its proposed rule listing the dunes sagebrush lizard as “endangered” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Congressman August Pfluger has already introduced the Listing Reform Act, a bill to modernize the ESA and prevent it… Read more »