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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) proudly hosted House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) in the Permian Basin for a rig tour with Diamondback Energy to kick off Energy Week in Congress. The U.S. House will vote on pro-energy legislation, including Rep. Pfluger's bill to repeal President Biden's harmful natural gas tax, this week as House Republicans work to restore American… Read more »

March 15, 2024 … Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger introduced the No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act, which prohibits noncitizens from serving as election administrators for U.S. federal elections. "American elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, and entrusting their administration to noncitizens undermines the very essence of our nation's sovereignty," said Congressman… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger released a statement following the release of President Biden's $7.3 Trillion FY2025 budget proposal: Rep. August Pfluger: "President Biden's $7.3 Trillion budget is debt on arrival. House Republicans will not accept this reckless spending spree that increases taxes and expands upon the harmful Bidenomics policies American families are already… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act. Pfluger led the charge for the House to take action. Rep. August Pfluger: "Laken Riley's death is a tragedy that would not have occurred if the U.S. had a secure border. After crossing the southern border illegally, her alleged murderer was released… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger released the following reaction to President Biden's State of the Union Address. Rep. August Pfluger: "President Biden discussed his radical priorities including: endless American dollars to left wing priorities, abortion up until the point of birth, COVID-19, climate change, and pornographic books in schools. Americans deserve a strong… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Monday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following the unanimous Supreme Court decision restoring President Trump to Colorado ballot: Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): "I applaud the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling to prevent states from banning President Trump from the ballot and restore the rights of voters to decide the outcome of elections." Read more »

March 1, 2024 … Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX) unveiled the Combating Transnational Repression Act of 2024, a groundbreaking legislative initiative aimed at addressing the growing threat of transnational repression, including against U.S. citizens, on American soil. This legislation is co-led by Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-02), the Ranking Member of the… Read more »

February 23, 2024 … Read more »