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Originally Published in San Angelo LIVE on August 14, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement celebrating President Donald J. Trump's signing of the bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act into law. The ACES Act seeks to lower military aviation cancer rates and was passed by voice vote… Read more »

WASHIGNTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, former fighter pilot, and Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, was voted to be the new Chairman of the Academy's Board of Visitors (BoV), which… Read more »

Originally Published in San Angelo LIVE on August 12, 2025 WASHIGNTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, former fighter pilot, and Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, was voted to be the new Chairman of the Academy's Board of Visitors (BoV), which provides independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to USAFA. Rep.… Read more »

WASHIGNTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's announcement to activate the D.C. National Guard and the federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department to strengthen local law enforcement efforts and address crime in the District of Columbia: "For years, liberal soft-on-crime policies have devastated… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) introduced legislation to expedite state approval of carbon storage wells. The Primacy Certainty Act of 2025 would amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rule on state applications to regulate Class VI injection wells within… Read more »

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Originally Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on August 8, 2025 Texas has been waiting over two years for approval of its application to regulate Class VI injection wells by the Environmental Protection Agency. This week, Texas Congressmen August Pfluger and Dan Crenshaw took steps to address the long wait states are experiencing in receiving approval or denial of their… Read more »

SAN ANGELO, TX — Since the tragic floods swept through Central and West Texas on July 4th, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and his office have worked alongside local leaders and officials to ensure residents in Texas's 11th Congressional District have access to the resources and assistance they may need.  Today marks 30 days left to apply for FEMA assistance, and… Read more »

Originally Published in Fox News on August 7, 2025 President Donald Trump has taken a much harsher approach to address the rise of antisemitic violence in the U.S. in comparison to his predecessor, from launching task forces to penalizing academic institutions who have become embroiled in anti-Israel protests.  For example, Trump's Justice Department cracked down on Palestinian… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — This week, First Lady Melania Trump announced the opening of Christmas applications for volunteer and performer positions at the White House. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) encourages constituents in Texas's 11th… Read more »