WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, released the following statement regarding the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national with ties to the transnational gang and foreign terrorist organization MS-13, who was unlawfully present in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, announced the introduction of two pieces of legislation as part of the RSC's "Enforcing Maximum Pressure" initiative to hold the Iranian regime accountable.
During the RSC press conference announcing this legislation, Rep. Pfluger said, "President Trump has not just earned our gratitude, he… Read more »
The Washington Examiner | Op-Ed
Rep. August Pfluger and Rep. Zach Nunn | March 4, 2025
Since the beginning of our nation’s history, the core obligation of the federal government has been the common defense of the United States. Central to that mission is the readiness, lethality, strength, and warfighting acumen that make up the foundation of American deterrence.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, introduced legislation and announced a hearing for this Tuesday to examine how foreign terrorist organizations use the internet and emerging technology to recruit, radicalize, and inspire attacks in the homeland.
Chairman Pfluger… Read more »
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, questioned key witnesses during yesterday's full committee hearing entitled, “Preparing the Pipeline: Examining the State of America's Cyber Workforce.”
The witnesses included Robert Rashotte, VP of Training Institute and Global Engagement,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to the Senate confirming Pete Hegseth as the next Secretary of Defense.
“I’m proud to see the Senate swiftly confirm Pete Hegseth as our next Secretary of Defense. He is a tremendous leader who will return merit and lethality to our military as well as help President Trump usher in a new era… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after the Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Mark Green, named him Chairman of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence (CTI) for the 119th Congress.
“From the Chinese Communist Party’s malign influence to homegrown violent extremists motivated by… Read more »
Washington Examiner | Op-Ed
Rep. August Pfluger | January 13, 2025
At the hands of President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the nation has witnessed one foreign policy disaster after the next. The duo’s catastrophic decision-making and military execution has left Americans dead, our military vulnerable, and our adversaries emboldened. To… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025.
Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “It is our duty in Congress to equip our men and women in uniform with the tools and resources needed to be laser-focused on lethality to protect… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, led a hearing yesterday to examine the full scope of threats posed to… Read more »
