WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a letter with several colleagues commending Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr on his decision to establish the new Council for National Security within the FCC, and urging him to use the council to mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with unsecured routers.
In part, the members wrote, "The… Read more »
Energy Dominance is one of many focuses on President Trump’s agenda. In January President Donald Trump began his second term in office and hit the ground running.
Trump began his term signing a number of executive orders on his first day back in the White House, especially presidential directives centered around energy dominance.
Permian Basin representative, Congressman August… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As first reported in Fox News, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Mark Messmer (IN-08) introduced legislation to ensure that no federal dollars go to any university across the country that still requires its students or staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of enrollment of employment, or receiving any benefit, service, or contract.
The No… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today marks 100 days since President Trump took office for his second term. To reflect on these first 100 days, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following video recapping what he sees as the top accomplishments Republicans have secured and highlighting the role he has played in them.
To watch the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — To reflect on President Trump's 100-day mark in office today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) penned an op-ed in Odessa American highlighting what he sees as the greatest accomplishments Republicans have secured so… Read more »
Originally Posted in the Odessa American on April 29, 2025.
By Rep. August Pfluger
When President Donald J. Trump took the oath of office exactly one hundred days ago, he vowed to usher in the “Golden Age of America.” Given the chaos President Biden left behind — open borders, soaring inflation, weakened energy independence, and a nation divided — this was no small promise. It… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement applauding U.S. House passage of the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act — legislation he is a proud co-lead on:
"I am deeply concerned about the rise in… Read more »
Originally Posted in the Washington Times on April 28, 2025.
OPINION:
It is no secret that our country faces many challenges. From cyberattacks to threats from Russia, China, and more, the time for American energy dominance has never been more critical. The Permian Basin is the geopolitical tool our nation needs, and with President Donald Trump back in office, the oil and… Read more »
Originally Posted in Fox News on April 28, 2025.
FIRST ON FOX: Lawmakers will put forward a bill Monday to put the force of law behind President Donald Trump's executive order prohibiting federal funds from going to colleges that still mandate a coronavirus vaccine jab.
Reps. Mark Messmer, R-Ind., and August Pfluger, R-Texas, will file the No Vaccine Mandates in Higher… Read more »
