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Pfluger introduces bill to protect taxpayer dollars in broadband investment WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is proud to introduce the House companion bill to Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) Broadband Buildout Accountability Act to increase transparency for the $42 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Package (BIF) Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program grant… Read more »

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Pfluger legislation allows ranchers to protect their livestock from Caracara bird of prey WASHINGTON, DC —U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced legislation to allow producers to protect their livestock from Crested Caracaras (tropical black and white falcons that behave like vultures) that are killing, injuring, or causing… Read more »

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Pfluger Celebrates Colonel Charles and JoAnne Powell VA Clinic Renaming Ceremony WASHINGTON, DC —U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke at the name-changing ceremony officially designating the San Angelo VA Clinic as the Colonel Charles and JoAnne Powell VA Clinic following the passage of legislation introduced by Congressman August… Read more »

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WASHINGTON, DC —U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement after voting for S.J. Res. 9 — A Congressional Review Act to nullify the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service rule listing the Lesser Prairie-Chicken as an endangered species, which the Biden Administration advanced to the detriment of agriculture and energy producers and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Tuesday, Representative August Pfluger reintroduced the Aviator Cancers Examination Study (ACES) Act, with the bipartisan support of co-lead Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). Pilots and aircrew have been found to have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer and melanoma, with possible links to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and testicular cancer.… Read more »

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WASHINGTON, DC — Tuesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11)’s resolution supporting the State of Israel passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution clearly states that: The State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state; Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia; and the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel. Senator… Read more »