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Originally Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on January 10, 2024 In testimony before the House Committee on Homeland Security in April 2023, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas made the bold—and untrue—claim that  “the border is secure.” This startling falsehood was yet another defining moment in Mayorkas’ long history of untrue statements… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Rep. August Pfluger, Rep. Scott Franklin, Rep. Jake Ellzey, and Rep. Mike Garcia, Members of the MACH 1 Caucus, a coalition of former military pilots and current lawmakers, sent a letter to President Joe Biden regarding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's delayed notification of his recent hospitalization. In the letter, the Members write: "We… Read more »

January 5, 2024   Department of Justice Suing the State of Texas … Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement today after the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit challenging legislation Governor Greg Abbott signed to give state officials the authority to arrest, prosecute, and deport people who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Congressman Pfluger said, "December was the worst month at the border on… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan in regards to the agency's Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention (SCCAP) rule, which would dramatically reshape the Agency's Risk Management Program (RMP). This rule could negatively affect domestic manufacturing and national security while… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following the decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to remove President Trump from the 2024 presidential primary ballot: Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): "The Colorado Supreme Court's decision to block President Trump from the ballot is blatantly… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Friday, U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) released a report on constituent services and legislative wins over the past year. Congressman Pfluger, who was sworn in to represent the 11th District of Texas on January 3, 2021, is committed to re-establishing energy dominance, securing the southern border, advocating for farmers and ranchers, and fighting for military… Read more »

December 15, 2023 … Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. The legislation now needs the President’s signature to become law. Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “Americans deserve a military that is laser-focused on lethality and protecting… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) sent a letter to House Agriculture Chairman G.T. Thompson and Ranking Member David Scott with his priorities for the 11th District of Texas for the remainder of the 118th Congress. Rep. August Pfluger: "The 11th District of Texas is an agriculture powerhouse with a unique set of challenges to production. I am proud to advocate… Read more »