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Pfluger Applauds Senate Passage of the ACES Act

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Senate unanimously passed Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act, seeking to lower military aviation cancer rates after it passed through the U.S. House of Representatives last month. “I am thrilled that the Senate acted with urgency and passed the ACES Act today, which is my top…

Rep. Pfluger Votes for the One Big Beautiful Bill

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill and advance President Trump's America First Agenda: "I am proud that House Republicans united today to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. In November, 77 million Americans demanded change, and today's vote will go down in history as promises made, promises…

Pfluger Delivers Reimbursement Wins for Texas in the One Big Beautiful Bill

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill to advance President Trump's America First Agenda. Among the many wins for the American people secured in this legislation, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) fought to secure $12 billion in border reimbursements for states that stepped up, including Texas. “The devastating impact of the previous administration’s open…

Governor Abbott Celebrates Inclusion of Texas Reimbursements in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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WASHINGTON, DC — Governor Abbott (TX) released the following statement in response to the $12 billion in border reimbursements for states that stepped up, including Texas, that Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and others fought to secure in the One Big Beautiful Bill. "Texas thanks the U.S. House and the Texas Congressional Delegation for including $12 billion in the…

Rep. Pfluger Celebrates President Trump Signing of the TAKE IT DOWN Act

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Donald Trump signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a co-lead of the legislation, joined the president and several colleagues at the White House to celebrate this historic moment to protect young Americans. In response to the legislation being signed into law, Rep. Pfluger said, "It was an honor…

Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Unleash Military on Enemy Drones in U.S.

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) in the House, and Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) in the Senate, introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to unleash the U.S. military on enemy drones within the U.S. The Comprehensive Operations for Unmanned-System Neutralization and Threat Elimination…

Rep. Pfluger Introduces Bill to Protect Healthcare Providers Who Refuse to Support or Promote Abortion

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WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in The Daily Signal, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside Senator James Lankford (R-OK), introduced bicameral legislation to protect healthcare providers who refuse to support or promote abortion. The Conscience Protection Act of 2025 strengthens and expands the Weldon Amendment, a federal provision—attached to annual appropriations…