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Washington, D.C. — In response to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s recent pro-China comments, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) joined House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans in sending a letter urging Granholm’s immediate retraction of the remarks and demanding that she make plans to appear before the Committee as soon as possible to account for them.    Excerpts… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK), and HEAT Vice-Chairman Mike Carey (R-OH) released the following joint statement in response to the Biden Administration’s actions on the Alaskan oil and gas Willow… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has been chosen as the Chairman of the Republican Study Committee House Energy Action Team (HEAT) by RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK).   The House Energy Action Team will supplement ongoing leadership, committee and conference efforts by providing a committed, talented and well-organized group of House members to serve as… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke on the House Floor in support of S. 619, a bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19. The legislation passed the House on Friday and now heads to President Biden’s desk. Watch Pfluger’s full remarks here, or read highlights and excerpts… Read more »

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Thursday, March 9 at 8:00 AM CT, House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) will lead a subcommittee hearing examining the numerous threats the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) poses to the U.S. homeland and what actions must be taken to mitigate the threat to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks today at the CTI Subcommittee hearing examining the numerous threats the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) poses to the U.S. homeland, and what actions must be taken to mitigate the threat to U.S.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement on President Biden’s FY2024 Budget:   “President Biden’s proposed budget demonstrates his misplaced priorities and refusal to address the mounting debt crisis facing our nation. By including attacks on the oil and gas industry while disregarding policies to enhance border security and end the… Read more »

Link to original format. March 3, 2023   Saying No to Biden's Woke ESG 401(k) Agenda   The… Read more »

Agriculture producers are speaking in strong support for Congressman August Pfluger’s Food and Agriculture Industry Cybersecurity Support Act, which will create a one-stop shop for the cybersecurity needs of American farmers and ranchers. The bill is supported by the Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association, Plains Cotton Growers, National Corn Growers Association,… Read more »