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Originally posted in Energy and Environment News by Politico  Hill Republicans are seeking to roll back a key Inflation Reduction Act program regulating methane emissions from domestic natural gas producers. GOP lawmakers say they'll introduce companion resolutions Tuesday in the House and Senate targeting EPA's rule requiring energy producers to report methane emissions. As… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) to cut energy costs and support President Trump's pro-energy agenda. Specifically, the CRA disapproves of the Environmental Protection Agency's burdensome charge on waste emissions for petroleum and natural… Read more »

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Originally Published in the Odessa American on January 31, 2025 Just before the holidays, we were fortunate to lead respective delegations with congressional members and staff to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the United Nations Climate Change Conference — COP29. During the trip our message remained a constant: The United States has proven that we can significantly reduce emissions without… Read more »

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As first reported by Fox News, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced a package of bills to strengthen election integrity and restore American confidence in our elections. The package includes three bills… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to the newly declassified CIA analysis on the origins of COVID-19 favoring the lab leak theory. “For over four years now, the complete truth about COVID-19 and its origins has been hidden from the American people. For over four years now, Republicans have been demanding answers and… Read more »

THIS WEEK – On Thursday, January 30th, and Friday, January 31st, U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) will host five town hall meetings across Texas-11 this week in Bronte, Ballinger, Coleman, Menard, and Eden. The meetings are open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Bronte Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Thursday, January 30th, 2025, from 9:00… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to the Senate confirming Pete Hegseth as the next Secretary of Defense. “I’m proud to see the Senate swiftly confirm Pete Hegseth as our next Secretary of Defense. He is a tremendous leader who will return merit and lethality to our military as well as help President Trump usher in a new era… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted YES to pass The Fix Our Forest Act and the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, two pieces of legislation that will save innocent lives. On the Fix Our Forest Act, Congressman Pfluger said, “Far too many Americans have tragically been victims of the devastation that wildfires can cause, most recently seen in… Read more »