WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral legislation to combat illicit xylazine advanced unanimously out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act would crack down on the deadly fentanyl additive xylazine by listing it as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug's legal use by… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting in favor of a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through December 4, 2026:
“Once again, House Republicans are stepping up and responsibly funding the government with a clean Continuing Resolution while we work to finalize conservative full-year… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that Kimble, Mason, and Menard counties have officially been added to President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration for public assistance from FEMA.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger TX-11, Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, today announced the appointment of Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) to the Board.
"I am proud to welcome Senator Rounds to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors," said Chairman Pfluger. "As a dedicated advocate for our service members, Senator Rounds brings the judgment and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), welcomed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to Capitol Hill for the RSC's member meeting this week.
Secretary Rollins and the Trump Administration have put American farmers and ranchers first by expanding markets, rooting out fraud and abuse in the SNAP program, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan legislation to fund technologies that recover critical minerals from contaminated sites and waste streams advanced out of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment.
The "Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Technology Assessment Initiative (EMRTAI) Authorization Act", co-led by Congressman Greg Landsman… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. This competition offers middle and high school students the opportunity to further develop their skills in computer science and STEM fields.
Students will have until October 26, 2026, to submit their app. Information about the Congressional… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) celebrated the historic launch of Trump Accounts, made possible by Congressional Republicans passing the Working Families Tax Cuts Act last year.
A Trump Account is a new tax-advantaged investment account created for American children, established under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. Every eligible child born between January… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), co-led a member roundtable with his colleagues to celebrate America's 250th birthday and the first anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts, delivering for hardworking families across the country.
On America's 250th birthday, RSC members reaffirmed their commitment to the timeless… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, delivered opening remarks and questioned witnesses during a hearing on securing the Northern border.
Chairman Pfluger has consistently been a strong advocate for security measures to deter known and suspected terrorists from… Read more »
