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Rep. Pfluger Applauds House Passage of NDAA

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AP Goodfellow

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) secured major wins in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House this week. The NDAA is the legislative vehicle that authorizes policies, programs, and spending for the Department of War. As a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, fighter pilot with nearly two decades of experience, and Colonel in the U.S.…

The Quiet War: How Terror Has Evolved Since September 11th

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9/11 oped

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, penned an op-ed in Fox News to reflect on the 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001,…

The quiet war: How terror has evolved since Sept 11

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9/11 oped

Originally Published in Fox News on September 11, 2025 On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I was in Del Rio, Texas, just one week away from graduating from pilot training. It was a day that began like any other as I looked forward to what was supposed to be a celebratory start to my flying career.  Then, everything changed. The horrific terrorist…

Chairman Pfluger Statement on the Death of Charlie Kirk

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Charlie Kirk

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, released the following statement in response to the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk. "Today, the U.S. Air Force Academy…

Rep. Pfluger Discusses Emergency Communications Preparedness

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AP Committee

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, participated in a Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing to discuss public safety communications in the United States. …

Pfluger, Arrington Lead Effort to Lower Energy Costs

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AP Cap Building

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led over 40 of their colleagues, including the entire Texas Republican Delegation, in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, recommending modifications to the 2026 and 2027 Renewable Volume Obligations…

Rep. Pfluger Encourages Students to Participate in First Lady's Presidential AI Challenge

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AP Speaking Event

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement, encouraging K-12 students in Texas's 11th Congressional District to participate in First Lady Melania Trump's Presidential Artificial Intelligence (AI) Challenge. "The First Lady's Presidential AI Challenge is an outstanding opportunity for students interested in STEM and computer science to…