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Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Food and Agriculture Industry Cybersecurity Support Act, which will create a one-stop shop for the cybersecurity needs of American farmers and ranchers. This bipartisan bill will strengthen industry cyber resilience in agriculture sector by streamlining federal operations and increasing coordination with the private sector. Pfluger’s Food… Read more »

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement as the Supreme Court hears arguments over President Biden’s student loan bailout program: Rep. August Pfluger: “Today, the Supreme Court is weighing the Biden Administration’s $400 Billion student loan bailout program that he promised to his voters in the lead-up to the 2022 election. These loans are not forgiven—they… Read more »

Today, Congressman August Pfluger’s (TX-11) legislation, the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 1141), was approved by the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. Pfluger’s bill will help bring down energy costs for American families by striking the tax on natural gas production imposed by President Biden in the partisan so-called… Read more »

U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) honored Draco Miller, a beloved member of the Brownwood, Texas community, in a speech on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Watch his full remarks here. Excerpts and highlights below   “I rise today in honor of Draco Miller, a cherished member of our Brownwood community,… Read more »

Link to original format. February 24, 2023   Protecting Life by Blocking President Biden from Declaring a Public Health Emergency for… Read more »

Tuesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) reintroduced The Listing Reform Act, a bill to modernize the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and prevent the ESA from being used as a weapon against America’s critical agriculture and energy industries. The bill is supported by the Texas Farm Bureau, Permian Basin Petroleum Association, Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., and Safari Club… Read more »

U.S. Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11) and Chris Smith (NJ-4) introduced the Prohibiting Federal Emergencies for Abortion Act. The legislation follows reports that the Biden Administration may declare a public health emergency to expand access to abortion services nationwide. The bill would block the abuse of this executive authority granted under the Public Health Service Act,… Read more »

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to put an end to the Chinese Communist Party’s influence in American universities. His bill, the Preventing Malign CCP Influence on Academic Institutions Act, increases transparency requirements for universities that receive funding from individuals, universities, think tanks, companies, or programs that have CCP… Read more »

U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) will hold a Town Hall in Menard at 10:00 a.m. CT on Friday, March 3rd at the Menard Public Library. The Town Hall is open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Friday, March 3rd from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. CT WHERE: Menard Public… Read more »

U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) will hold a Town Hall in Junction at 12:00 p.m. CT at the Kimble County Historical Museum. The Town Hall is open to the public and all members of the media. WHAT: Town Hall Meeting WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger WHEN: Friday, March 3rd from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CT WHERE: Kimble County Historical… Read more »