WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX), chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, introduced the “Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act,” which would establish an interagency working group with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Communications Commission… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued the following statement on the recent Israeli military strikes in Lebanon: "In the last 11 months, Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization, has launched thousands of rockets at northern Israel from Lebanon, forcing tens of thousands of Israelis to flee from their homes. Israel has the right to defend… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), Brad R. Wenstrup, D.P.M. (OH-02), Blake D. Moore (UT-01), and Mark Green, M.D. (TN-07) released a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit feedback on strengthening and enhancing domestic medical supply chains. “Securing our nation’s medical supply chains is not just a matter of economic importance, it’s a matter of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Homeland Security Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman August Pfluger's legislation, H.R. 1516,the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Pfluger's legislation prevents DHS funds from… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision to continue building a southern border wall if elected President of the United States: “For years, Vice President Kamala Harris has opposed building a southern border wall, claiming it was ‘un-American.’ The Biden-Harris Administration has allowed… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX)and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) sent a letter to White House National… Read more »

Originally Published in the Washington Reporter on August 19, 2024.  As border czar, Vice President Kamala Harris has failed the American people in refusing to secure our border. The administration has allowed more than 10 million illegal immigrants to enter into our country—including known and suspected terrorists, violent rapists, and murderers. If she is elected president, the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX)and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) sent a letter to Federal… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) recently joined Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and the House Energy Export Caucus in demanding the Biden-Harris administration authorize liquified natural gas (LNG) export permits after a federal judge blocked the administration’s ban on new permits.   Congressman Pfluger said, "Since before… Read more »

Originally Published in the Washington Examiner on August 13, 2024. In only three years, the Biden-Harris administration’s weak foreign policy decisions have emboldened our adversaries and led to numerous crises at home and abroad. The Biden-Harris foreign policy strategy of appeasement has been a catastrophic failure, best illustrated by the… Read more »