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WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative August Pfluger spoke on the U.S. House Floor in support of the Articles of Impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The impeachment proceedings of Secretary Mayorkas follow a year-long investigation, conducted by the House Homeland Security Committee, of the consequences of the crisis at the southern… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger introduced the Drug-Free Social Media and Digital Communities Act. The legislation protects the safety of children and vulnerable populations by increasing penalties for distributing or selling drugs through social media platforms. “Unfortunately, social media platforms have become hot spots for drug trading," said Rep. August Pfluger.… Read more »

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WASHINGTON, DC — Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement after 150 Democrats voted against legislation to quickly deport illegal aliens who drive drunk. Rep. August Pfluger: "I am appalled to see a majority of Democrats in the House of Representatives voting to prevent illegal aliens who endanger the lives of American citizens by drunk driving from being… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger introduced the No Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act, legislation to block states and localities that prevent the enforcement of federal immigration law from receiving taxpayer-funded grants and programs. Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “For years, liberal mayors and governors have proudly interfered with the enforcement of federal… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced H.R.7176, the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act, which depoliticizes the export of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) by eliminating the requirement for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to authorize its export and instead giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) sole authority over the approval… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Overnight, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted in the House Homeland Security Committee to advance the Articles of Impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the full House of Representatives. In the Full Committee Markup, Representative Pfluger advocated for a secure border and explained his reasoning behind voting to impeach Secretary… Read more »

Originally published by Fox News on January 26, 2024. FIRST ON FOX: A Republican lawmaker on the House Homeland Security Committee is introducing legislation to defund sanctuary cities, as he takes aim at liberal mayors and governors who he says are hypocritically demanding taxpayer money to help them with the effects of the migrant crisis. The "No Funding for Sanctuary Cities… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Friday, RSC House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) and RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s moratorium on approvals for new U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects: “President Biden’s move to stall LNG exports is only a win for our adversaries and dirty global polluters… Read more »

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