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Originally Published in Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) on March 4, 2026. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly presented its 2026 Congressional Award to Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, tonight at the conclusion of its annual Washington Conference, recognizing him for his leadership in the 119th Congress and his career-long advocacy on behalf of veterans and service… Read more »

Originally Published in The Daily Signal on March 4, 2026. As Operation Epic Fury continues against Iran, elected officials and national security experts gathered at The Heritage Foundation to discuss what needs to be done to ensure the American military is capable of defending the homeland. The Heritage Foundation event followed the release of the 2026 Index of U.S.… Read more »

Originally Published in the Odessa American on March 3, 2026. U.S. Rep. August Pfluger feels President Trump is on the right side of history by joining Israel in striking Iran on Saturday. “First and foremost, for 47 years, the Iranian people have been terrorized and subjected to an authoritarian regime that has been the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, killed thousands of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger, Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, released the following statement in response to Operation Epic Fury. "For decades, Iran has stood as the world’s leading and most dangerous state sponsor of terrorism, fueling their violent proxy groups of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This competition gives high school students from across Texas-11 the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building. This year's theme is 'Celebrating… Read more »

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WASHINGTON, DC — At this week's State of the Union, President Trump recognized and presented Navy… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in the Broadband Breakfast, Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11)… Read more »

Originally Published in the Odessa American on February 26, 2026. At this week’s State of the Union, President Trump recognized and presented Navy Captain E. Royce Williams, Ret., with a Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military award for valor. Following this remarkable moment, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) met with and honored Captain Williams at the United… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — During a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment hearing… Read more »