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WASHINGTON, DC—This week, the House passed Congressman August Pfluger’s bill to hold the Biden Administration accountable for their chaotic Afghanistan evacuation. The bill, the Afghanistan Withdrawal Threat Assessment Act, was included in the National Defense Authorization Act. Fox News reported on the legislation—read the full article here or below.   … Read more »

U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) and U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) led a group of colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden over reports that the administration is considering a reinstatement of a ban on U.S. crude oil exports. The letter comes amidst rising energy costs and demand for crude oil as economic activity has rebounded… Read more »

Tuesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement after House passage of the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Republicans fought hard to defeat the Democrats' poison pill provisions and attempts to defund our military. This clean defense bill furthers President Trump’s commitment to fully fund our military and provide critical resources to… Read more »

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following reports that Russia is planning a multi-front invasion of Ukraine in early 2022: "Vladimir Putin is defying international laws and norms and bullying his neighbors through coercion and use of force. His actions have led Russia to violate the territorial sovereignty of its neighbors, weaponize energy, and engage in malign… Read more »

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) sent a letter with 61 House Republicans to Energy Secretary Granholm and Commerce Secretary Raimondo demanding answers on the Biden Administration’s discussions to reinstate the export ban on crude oil. The letter is supported by the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers and the Permian Basin Petroleum… Read more »

Link to original format. December 3rd, 2021   This week, Democrats in Congress failed the American people and again demonstrated an inability to… Read more »

Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following his no vote on the Democrats’ temporary spending bill: “Democrat leadership has once again failed the American people as they demonstrate in real time their inability to govern—this time by kicking the can down the road to delay stable funding for FY2022. This continuing resolution harms… Read more »

Today, Congressional Moldova Caucus Co-Chairs, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman David Price (NC-04), introduced a resolution expressing support for Moldova’s democracy, independence, and territorial integrity and strengthening U.S.-Moldova relations. It is a critical time to reinforce this important relationship as Moldova works to bolster its young democracy,… Read more »

Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), the top Republican on the Homeland Security Intelligence and Counterterrorism Subcommittee, released a statement following the announcement that the Biden Administration will restart the Remain-in-Mexico policy: Rep. August Pfluger: “Nearly a year into his presidency, President Joe Biden has finally been forced to uphold the law and… Read more »

As the Supreme Court began oral arguments for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case involving Mississippi’s abortion ban, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke on the House Floor in support of the pro-life movement. Watch his remarks here, or read a full transcript below. “Babies deserve the right to live, and we have the responsibility to defend… Read more »