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House Republican bill backed by over 100 lawmakers would refreeze $6 billion in Iranian funds

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Originally Published by Fox News on October 12, 2023 FIRST ON FOX: House Republicans, led by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, are introducing legislation that would stop the release of $6 billion in frozen funds to Iran in the wake of the Iran-backed Hamas terror attacks on Israel. The legislation would essentially re-freeze the $6 billion in Iranian funds that were released as a part…

Pfluger Leads 100+ Republicans in Blocking Iran from Accessing $6 Billion

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced legislation to block Iran, the largest state-sponsor of terror, from accessing the $6 billion in funds that the Biden Administration unfroze on September 11, 2023. The bill is supported by the Republican Study Committee and co-led by Republican Study Committee Chairman Kevin Hern (OK-01), Representative Joe Wilson…

Pfluger on Hamas’ Heinous Attack on Israel

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Pfluger on Hamas’ Heinous Attack on Israel WASHINGTON, DC — Today, House Homeland Security Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement in response to Hamas’ heinous attack on Israel. “The Iran-backed Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel are horrific and barbaric. We must take a stand against the radical ideology…

Pfluger on President Biden: If he wants to keep the government open, shut down the border.

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) in a press conference last night demanding President Biden and Congress take action to fund the government and secure the border. Watch Pfluger’s remarks here or read a transcript below. “Everybody's talking about a shutdown. And that's all that's been in the news. I'm talking about a…

Pfluger introduces legislation to block laptop-deniers “Experts Group”

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced legislation with Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green (TN-7) to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) newly-formed Homeland Intelligence Experts Group, which includes former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John Brennan.…

Pfluger Selected for Vital Role as Key Negotiator in House and Senate NDAA Conference Process

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has been appointed by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) as a crucial negotiator in the House and Senate National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference process. This significant responsibility underscores Pfluger's commitment to ensuring the security and well-being of our nation. The NDAA is a cornerstone of national defense…

Chairmen Pfluger, Green probe federal government response to Chinese foreign nationals attempting to access U.S. military bases

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WASHINGTON, DC — 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 Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray probing the…