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Originally Posted in the Ripon Advance on April 4, 2025. U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) wants to have the dunes sagebrush lizard and the lesser prairie chicken removed from the threatened and endangered species list to help unleash American energy, highlight the success of local conservation efforts, and restore regulatory certainty for rural communities. The congressman led an… Read more »

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As first reported in Fox News, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01) sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum urging him to reverse the listing of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard and the Lesser Prairie Chicken from the threatened and endangered species list. Doing so would unleash American energy, highlight the success of local… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, announced the introduction of two pieces of legislation as part of the RSC's "Enforcing Maximum Pressure" initiative to hold the Iranian regime accountable. During the RSC press conference announcing this legislation, Rep. Pfluger said, "President Trump has not just earned our gratitude, he… Read more »

Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria to discuss President Trump signing his legislation to repeal the natural gas tax into law, President Trump and Secretary Hegseth's announcement of the F-47 fighter jet contract, the importance of reliable electricity sources to support American… Read more »

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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 »