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House Republicans push to torpedo Biden's 'environmental justice' executive order

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By Chris Pandolfo | Fox News Published May 12, 2023 Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, is leading a House GOP effort to rescind President Biden's executive order directing federal agencies to take a "whole-of-government approach to environmental justice."  Pfluger, who is chairman of the House Energy Action Team, called the order an attempt to entrench environmental…

Pfluger Votes to Secure the Border

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Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) proudly voted to pass H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, House Republicans’ solution to end the unprecedented border crisis created by President Biden by fulfilling their promises to restore sanctity, safety, and security at our borders. Congressman Pfluger helped author H.R. 2, which will restart…

August Pfluger Grills EPA Administrator Regan on Anti-Energy Policies Harming the Permian Basin

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In an Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) grilled Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan regarding the EPA's overreach of its environmental authority to limit the oil & gas industry.   Click here to view the full remarks or read highlights and excerpts below. Pfluger: “I speak for 750,000 constituents that are…

Pfluger honors Killeen Congressional Aide’s Fallen Husband

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Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) honored Spc. Steven Ray Givens in a speech on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Steven was killed by insurgents on May 8, 2005 in Balad, Iraq while serving in the U.S. Army. His wife, Cayssia David, serves as the Gold Star Congressional Aide in Congressman August Pfluger’s Killeen, Texas office. Click here to view…

Pfluger joins Kiggans and Over 50 Colleagues in Condemning Partisan Misinformation Campaign about Veterans’ Benefits

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Tags: Veterans

Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and 54 of their colleagues in writing a scathing letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough condemning the dishonest, partisan use of the VA to spread fear and anxiety among America’s veterans regarding their benefits.    In a recent misleading report, the…

Pfluger votes to fix national debt crisis

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Tags: Economy

Wednesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following his vote for the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023: Rep. August Pfluger: “Republicans put forward our plan to fix the national debt crisis, save an estimated $4.5 trillion over ten years, put an end to government programs that are being against our own citizens, and get people back to work—all…

Rep. Pfluger to Hold Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Relocated Odessa Office

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WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at his recently-relocated Odessa Congressional Office on Monday, May 1st at 4:00 pm CT. The event is open to the public and all members of the media. Light refreshments will be served. The office assists constituents who are experiencing issues with federal agencies like the…

Pfluger, Green Examine Homeland Security Threats Posed by Secret CCP-Operated Police Stations on U.S. Soil

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WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray requesting information on the Chinese…