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ICYMI: Restoring American Energy Independence

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Article linked here. As Americans “spring forward” having spent more of their winter paychecks to heat their homes and fill their tanks, they are rightly wondering when relief will come.    Last summer, the average price of a gallon of gas exceeded $5. Americans of every walk of life need assurance that reliable and affordable energy will be readily available to them…

Pfluger applauds passage of H.R. 1

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WASHINGTON, DC – Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following House passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which includes Pfluger’s provisions to strike President Biden’s natural gas and implement timelines for the EPA’s evaluation of states’ Class VI wells primacy applications:   Rep. August Pfluger: “House Republicans committed to making…

HEAT Leadership Applauds H.R. 1

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WASHINGTON, DC – RSC House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK), and HEAT Vice Chairman Mike Carey (R-OH) released a statement following House Passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which tackles the energy crisis caused by President Biden’s disastrous policies:   "Passing H.R. 1 is a win for American families…

Pfluger on H.R. 1: The “Big Oil” boogeyman doesn’t exist

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WASHINGTON, DC – Wednesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.     Excerpts and highlights from Rep. Pfluger below:   I rise today to support H.R. 1, the most important bill and the priority for this Congress.   When I came to Congress, I made it my mission to spread the word about the…

Pfluger Bill to Strike Biden’s Natural Gas Tax Included in House Energy Package

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Washington, D.C. — Tuesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following the introduction of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act which tackles the energy crisis caused by President Biden’s disastrous policies. Congressman Pfluger’s bill to strike President Biden’s harmful natural gas tax is included in the comprehensive energy package. Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11):…

HEAT Team Applauds Introduction of H.R. 1 — The Lower Energy Costs Act

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Washington, D.C. — Today, RSC’s House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK), and HEAT Vice-Chairman Mike Carey (R-OH) released a joint statement following the introduction of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.   “Americans know how to fight…

Pfluger and E&C Republicans Condemn Granholm for Pro-CCP Comments, Demand She Testify Immediately

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Washington, D.C. — In response to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s recent pro-China comments, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) joined House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans in sending a letter urging Granholm’s immediate retraction of the remarks and demanding that she make plans to appear before the Committee as soon as possible to account for them.    Excerpts…

Pfluger to Chair House Energy Action Team

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has been chosen as the Chairman of the Republican Study Committee House Energy Action Team (HEAT) by RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK).   The House Energy Action Team will supplement ongoing leadership, committee and conference efforts by providing a committed, talented and well-organized group of House members to serve as…

Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Approves Pfluger’s Bill to Strike Biden’s Natural Gas Tax

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Today, Congressman August Pfluger’s (TX-11) legislation, the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 1141), was approved by the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. Pfluger’s bill will help bring down energy costs for American families by striking the tax on natural gas production imposed by President Biden in the partisan so-called…