WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Americans' Right to Silence (PARTS) Act to ensure that the rights' of American gun owners are protected. Specifically, this legislation would amend the statutory definitions of firearm silencers and mufflers to eliminate the potential misinterpretation that could… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement commending President Trump for his energy focused executive orders.
“On day one, President Trump has already upheld several promises he made to the American people through decisive executive actions, including several actions to unleash American energy. As the representative of the most prolific oil and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Representatives María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Stacey Plaskett (VI) to reintroduce the bipartisan, bicameral Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Network (TAKE IT DOWN) Act for… Read more »
Originally Posted in the Odessa American on January 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Americans’ Right to Silence (PARTS) Act to ensure that the rights’ of American gun owners are protected. Specifically, this legislation would amend the statutory definitions of firearm… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Aviator Cancers Examination Study (ACES) Act. If passed, this bill would direct the Secretary of the VA to study cancer incidences and mortality rates among aviators and aircrew who served in the Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
This legislation is critical… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement celebrating the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
“Today, America witnessed history. The 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony of the United States of America was marked by hope, as we look forward to the renewal of America under President Trump and Vice… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced legislation to alleviate a tax burden President Biden put on hardworking Texans and Americans across the country. The Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act will strike the natural gas tax imposed by President Biden in the Inflation 'Expansion' Act, and will ultimately lower costs for customers.
“President… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement on the hostage deal reached between Israel and Hamas:
“Just days before President Trump takes office, his decisive leadership has already secured the release of 33 hostages from Hamas captivity — a deal that President Biden failed to secure for well over a year. These brave individuals have endured… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after the Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Mark Green, named him Chairman of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence (CTI) for the 119th Congress.
“From the Chinese Communist Party’s malign influence to homegrown violent extremists motivated by… Read more »