WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: Rep. August Pfluger: “This is a day that the pro-life movement has prayed for and worked toward for 50 years. Every life is precious. I will continue pushing to protect and defend unborn children. Nothing can be… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting against the Senate gun bill (S. 2938): Rep. August Pfluger: “As a fierce defender of our Constitutional Rights, including the Second Amendment, I believe this bill infringes upon the rights of law-abiding Americans. “I remain open and willing to discuss initiatives to promote public safety, but… Read more »

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WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the United States Supreme Court's decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v Bruen, Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) issued the following statement: “States like New York have imposed unconstitutional restrictions on the rights of law-abiding citizens to own firearms for self-defense. Today’s ruling strengthens the Second Amendment and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04) and other Texan Representatives in introducing the Lone Star Reimbursement Act. The bill will pay the State of Texas back for the costs of Operation Lone Star incurred in FY21 and FY22, which total $1,434,094,366, “President Biden’s Administration refuses to enforce federal law and secure the border. Their… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following reports that at least 15 illegal immigrants listed on the FBI’s terror watch list were apprehended attempting to cross the southern border. The 15 were among the record-high 239,416 total illegal migrants apprehended in May, not including gotaways. Rep. August Pfluger: “It only took 19 evil actors to execute… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) delivered impassioned remarks in the Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism Wednesday hearing titled “Current Status of ISIS and al Qaeda.” Rep. Pfluger spoke to his personal experience fighting ISIS in the U.S. Air Force, and expressed his concern that lax border security measures have allowed… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Glenn “GT” Thompson, the Republican Leader of the House Agriculture Committee, in introducing H.R. 8069, the Reducing Farm Input Costs and Barriers to Domestic Production Act. The bill requires the Biden Administration to reverse its regulatory barriers to domestic agriculture production and provide immediate relief to families across… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) and Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced the Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act to secure a domestic supply of critical minerals with bipartisan support. “The United States is blessed with abundant natural resources. Unfortunately, climate alarmists have been fighting against reliable thermal power sources like natural gas and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Over the weekend, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) hosted a Service Academy Send-Off for the students from the 11th District of Texas attending military service academies this fall. During the ceremony, Rep. Pfluger presented the students with Certificates of Congressional Recognition. Rep. August Pfluger: “These students are the future leaders of our country. I am… Read more »