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Tuesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement after House passage of the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Republicans fought hard to defeat the Democrats' poison pill provisions and attempts to defund our military. This clean defense bill furthers President Trump’s commitment to fully fund our military and provide critical resources to… Read more »

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following reports that Russia is planning a multi-front invasion of Ukraine in early 2022: "Vladimir Putin is defying international laws and norms and bullying his neighbors through coercion and use of force. His actions have led Russia to violate the territorial sovereignty of its neighbors, weaponize energy, and engage in malign… Read more »

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) sent a letter with 61 House Republicans to Energy Secretary Granholm and Commerce Secretary Raimondo demanding answers on the Biden Administration’s discussions to reinstate the export ban on crude oil. The letter is supported by the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers and the Permian Basin Petroleum… Read more »

Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following his no vote on the Democrats’ temporary spending bill: “Democrat leadership has once again failed the American people as they demonstrate in real time their inability to govern—this time by kicking the can down the road to delay stable funding for FY2022. This continuing resolution harms… Read more »

Today, Congressional Moldova Caucus Co-Chairs, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman David Price (NC-04), introduced a resolution expressing support for Moldova’s democracy, independence, and territorial integrity and strengthening U.S.-Moldova relations. It is a critical time to reinforce this important relationship as Moldova works to bolster its young democracy,… Read more »

Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), the top Republican on the Homeland Security Intelligence and Counterterrorism Subcommittee, released a statement following the announcement that the Biden Administration will restart the Remain-in-Mexico policy: Rep. August Pfluger: “Nearly a year into his presidency, President Joe Biden has finally been forced to uphold the law and… Read more »

As the Supreme Court began oral arguments for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case involving Mississippi’s abortion ban, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke on the House Floor in support of the pro-life movement. Watch his remarks here, or read a full transcript below. “Babies deserve the right to live, and we have the responsibility to defend… Read more »

House Foreign Affairs Committee Member August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Lead Republican Michael McCaul and other Republican members in sending a letter to hold the Biden Administration accountable for their failure to support U.S. private sector investment in Central and Eastern Europe in the face of Russian aggression. Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “Energy security is national… Read more »

In a Tuesday statement, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) blasted President Biden’s decision to release 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR): Rep. August Pfluger: “President Biden’s announcement to release barrels from the SPR is a short-sighted decision that will ultimately lead to higher prices at the pump for everyday Americans next… Read more »

Friday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted no on President Joe Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Build Back Bankrupt Agenda—a reckless spending bill and tax increase in U.S. history that will sabotage the economy and hand over unparalleled control to the federal government. “This Democrat party believes the government should control every aspect of our… Read more »