WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) participated in the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs legislative hearing yesterday on several bills, including Rep.… Read more »

Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned witnesses during the Energy Subcommittee Hearing titled, "'Keeping The Lights On' Examining The State Of Regional Grid Reliability." The witnesses included: ·     Pablo Vegas, President & Chief Executive Officer, Electric Reliability Council of Texas,… Read more »

Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, led the subcommittee's first markup of the 119th Congress to consider legislation to enhance the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) coordination with all levels of law enforcement to bolster our national security and combat evolving… Read more »

Originally Published in the Ripon Advance on March 25, 2025. Two pieces of legislation brought forth by U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) seeks to reinforce the rule of law by targeting the unlawful actions of international students and faculty who have visas and are enrolled or working at American universities.  “It is a privilege for international students to have the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Jeff Crank (CO-05) were named by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA-04) to serve on the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, which provides independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the U.S. Air Force Academy. "I am humbled and honored that Speaker Johnson has appointed me to serve again on… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As first reported in The Federalist, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) reintroduced two pieces of legislation to enhance public safety and reinforce the rule of law. If passed, the Uproot Rioting International Students Engaged in Radical Subversion (UPRISERS) Act will revoke visas and deport individuals in the U.S. who engage in violent activities, and the Freeze Aid… Read more »

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Originally Published in the Odessa American on March 21, 2025. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Jeff Crank (CO-05) were named by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA-04) to serve on the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, which provides independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the U.S. Air Force Academy. “I am humbled and honored that… Read more »

Originally Posted in the Federalist on March 21, 2025. Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, believes that foreign national students who decide to scoff at the privilege of being in the United States by rioting and assaulting police officers should be stripped of their visas and financial aid, and likely be deported. While the Trump administration has already taken steps to… Read more »

Originally Posted in the Ripon Advance on March 19, 2025. A Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval led by U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) and U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) to block implementation of the Biden administration’s natural gas tax became law with the president’s signature on Monday. “The Biden administration handcuffed our energy industry with unnecessary… Read more »