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Colonial Pipeline cyberattack: Republicans demand more action from Biden energy security

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The shutdown of a major fuel pipeline should be a wake-up call to the Biden administration that the U.S. needs to be investing more in oil and gas production and strengthening its ability to combat cyberattacks, according to several Republicans. "This is critical infrastructure," said Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, whose district includes…

Congressman Pfluger Introduces Bill to Expand Liquified Natural Gas Exports

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Tuesday, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced the Natural Gas Export Expansion Act, a bipartisan bill to expand expedited approval of all liquified natural gas (LNG) export permit applications to any country except those subject to sanctions or trade restrictions imposed by the United States, or those excluded by the President for Congress for…

Pfluger: Bidens Russia Sanctions Dont Go Far Enough

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Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement responding to the Biden Administration’s newly-imposed sanctions against Russia: “Russia must be held accountable for their adversarial actions against the United States and our democratic partners. The Biden Administration’s sanctions are a…

Pfluger, Gonzalez Energy Diplomacy Bill Passes Committee

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 — U.S. Representatives and House Foreign Affairs Committee Members August Pfluger (TX-11) and Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announce the introduction of their bi-partisan bill, H.R. 1311, The Energy Diplomacy Act, which establishes an Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources within the U.S. State Department, ensuring that American energy is a top priority of U.S.…

Pfluger to Schumer: Its a Jobs Emergency

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 — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is proud to announce the introduction of his second piece of original legislation, H. Res. 125, which protects the oil and gas industry from executive overreach by recognizing that any policy-making action taken to address climate change should be undertaken by the legislative branch, not through unilateral executive action—which the…

Pfluger Leads Texans Calling for President Biden to Approve Governor Abbotts Disaster Declaration

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 — Friday, Congressman August Pfluger led a group of 19 Members of the Texas Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President Biden asking him to approve the major disaster declaration issued by Governor Abbott Thursday night. Swift approval is necessary to alleviate suffering across the state and ensure ongoing recovery and relief efforts are unimpeded.…

Pfluger and Texas Leaders Work to Get Power and Answers for Texans

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 — Wednesday, Congressman August Pfluger joined his fellow Republican members of the Texas Delegation, led by Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., in sending a letter  to Bill Magness, President and Chief Executive Officer of Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) seeking answers for the reason millions of Texans are without power during this winter weather…

Rep. August Pfluger Brings Leader McCarthy and Ranking Member Westerman to Midland, Texas to Stand up for Oil & Gas Jobs

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 — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (AR-4) for a tour of a Diamondback Energy Rig in Midland, Texas. Following the tour and brief remarks, the Congressmen each issued a statement: Rep. August Pfluger: “It was a privilege to bring…

Pfluger Slams Biden's Oil & Gas Moratorium

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 — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) today issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s moratorium on new energy leasing and permitting on federal lands: “President Biden’s decision to ban mining and oil and gas development on federal lands with the stroke of his pen is completely disastrous and indicative of his…