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Pfluger works to protect farmers from harmful Biden Administration climate proposal

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WASHINGTON, DC – On National Farmer’s Day, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) sent a letter to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler expressing concern over the SEC’s proposed climate disclosure rule, which will harm U.S. agriculture producers and the economy. In the letter, Rep. Pfluger notes: “The immense task of monitoring and reporting emissions data will fall…

ICYMI: Pfluger slams “Chaos, crisis like no other” along the southern border on Sunday Morning Futures

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Sunday morning, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox News ‘Sunday Morning Futures’  to decry the Biden Administration’s crisis of no consequences along the U.S.-Mexico border. On his visit to the border in McAllen, Texas: “It’s a horrible situation. And the top-line message that I received from Border Patrol agents everywhere along the border is that…

Pfluger introduces bill to block illegal immigrants from voting in Washington, D.C.

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WASHINGTON, DC - Tuesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced a new bill to prevent noncitizens from voting in Washington, D.C. The bill follows a nearly-unanimous vote by the D.C. City Council to advance a bill that would allow noncitizens to vote in local elections—even if they have only resided in D.C. for 30 days. Rep. August Pfluger: “If you're in the United States…

Pfluger introduces bill to block illegal immigrants from voting

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Originally Published by CBS7 News on October 11, 2022 By Lauren Munt Published: Oct. 11, 2022 at 10:56 PM EDT WASHINGTON, D.C (KOSA) - Tuesday, Congressman August Pfluger introduced a new bill to prevent noncitizens from voting in Washington, D.C. The bill follows a nearly-unanimous vote by D.C. City Council to advance a bill that would allow noncitizens to…

Congressman August Pfluger speaks on OPEC’S recent decision, impact on Permian Basin

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Tags: Energy

Originally Published by CBS 7 News on October 6, 2022 By Shelby Crisp Published: Oct. 6, 2022 at 5:24 PM EDT MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - OPEC made the decision to slash oil production by 2 million per day starting in November, which is the biggest cut since the start of the pandemic. This decision will cause members of the Permian Basin to see a spike in gas…

August Pfluger Statement on OPEC+ Cutting Production by 2 Million Barrels Per Day

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Tags: Energy

Washington, DC — Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after OPEC+ announced it would cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day. This production cut comes after President Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia in July to ask for more oil production overseas. “Energy is fundamental for our society. President Biden’s crowning policy achievement will be making America…

August Pfluger on Possible Energy Export Ban: President Biden gets it wrong every time

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Tags: Energy

Washington, DC – Tuesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following reports that the Biden Administration is considering a ban or limit on exports of refined petroleum products. Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “President Biden continues to be on the wrong side of every major issue affecting America’s energy security. An export ban of any kind would further discourage…

Pfluger: Open border creates chaos for Midland, region

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Originally Published by MRT on October 4, 2022 Congressman August Pfluger summed up his trip to the U.S. – Mexico border in McAllen with one statement. “Every border patrol agent, high-ranking down to agents in the patrol cars, told me that there are no consequences for people coming across the border,” he said. The San Angelo Republican whose district includes Midland and Odessa…

ICYMI: Exclusive: Republicans Demand Border Agency Answer How It Prevents Chinese Forced Labor Imports

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Originally Published in Breitbart News by Ashley Oliver Two Texas Republicans, Reps. August Pfluger and Michael McCaul, are seeking answers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) about how the agency screens critical minerals imported from China. The Republicans sent a letter, obtained by Breitbart News, to CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus on Friday demanding he lay out how the…