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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Senate unanimously passed Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act, seeking to lower military aviation cancer rates after it passed through the U.S. House of Representatives last month. “I am thrilled that the Senate acted with urgency and passed the ACES Act today, which is my top… Read more »

Originally Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on June 3, 2025. Rep. August Pfluger continues to escort fellow members of Congress to the Permian Basin on a tour of the region’s oil and gas operations. This week, members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce visited a hydraulic fracturing site and held a roundtable discussion with members of local energy… Read more »

Originally Published in the Odessa American on June 3, 2025 U.S. Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, and members of the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a news conference following a visit to a frac site in Midland. Members in attendance included Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie and Energy and Commerce members Pfluger, Rick Allen, Russell Fry, Randy Weber, Nick Langworthy,… Read more »

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WASHINGTON, DC — In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business in-studio to discuss House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the impact of President Trump's… Read more »

A Conversation with Pfluger While in the midst of ongoing negotiations for the budget reconciliation bill and other general chaos in Washington, D.C., Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX-11) graciously took time for a phone call with The Texan last week.  Among the topics we discussed was one I’ve noodled on throughout various editions of The 40 since January: how has Trump… Read more »

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Originally Published in San Angelo LIVE on May 23, 2025. Texas will receive $12 billion in federal reimbursements for border security costs under a new reconciliation package approved by the U.S. House, according to statements Thursday from Gov. Greg Abbott and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11). The funding is part of the broader legislative agreement known as the "One Big… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill and advance President Trump's America First Agenda: "I am proud that House Republicans united today to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. In November, 77 million Americans demanded change, and today's vote will go down in history as promises made, promises… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill to advance President Trump's America First Agenda. Among the many wins for the American people secured in this legislation, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) fought to secure $12 billion in border reimbursements for states that stepped up, including Texas. “The devastating impact of the previous administration’s open… Read more »