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By Rep. August Pfluger and former Ambassador Nikki Haley Originally published in National Review on December 9, 2022 America is at risk of losing one of the most important battles of the 21st century — the fight for energy security. China, Russia, and other enemies are weaponizing global energy supplies, with the goal of undermining America and ultimately defeating us. President… Read more »

Link to original format. December 9, 2022   Yesterday, I was proud to vote for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill that funds our military and provides for our national defense.   The most sacred responsibility given to this Congress is supporting the men and women of our Armed Forces. This legislation gives our troops a 4.6% pay raise,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following House passage of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which funds our National defense.   Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11): “There is no more sacred responsibility given to this Congress than supporting our National Defense and the men and women of our military. This… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined the Texas Republican delegation in unveiling its border security plan – a Commitment to Secure the Border – for the 118th Congress. Rep. August Pfluger: “In Texas, we understand better than anyone the social and economic burden of the open southern border. Today, my fellow Texas Republicans and I unveiled our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wednesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement of condolences following the news that a Border Patrol agent assigned to the McAllen Station passed away in an ATV accident while tracking a group of illegal immigrants near Mission, Texas. He was a 38-year-old father of two, according to reports. “Camille and I are heartbroken by the loss of one of our… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued the following statement regarding the elimination of the COVID vaccine mandate in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Ending the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military members is a win for our military and our country,” said Rep. August Pfluger. “Republicans are leading in the fight to restore… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Member Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted to advance H. Res. 1482 in the full Committee Markup. The Resolution of Inquiry—put forward by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14)—requests that President Biden, the U.S. Defense Department, and the U.S. State Department deliver reports to Congress regarding U.S. taxpayer dollars… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) voted for H.R. 8876, the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022, that reauthorizes the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program (MIECHV) for five years. Funding from the legislation will benefit the Children's Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas, Inc. as well as the First Five Permian… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – The MACH 1 Caucus, a coalition of former military pilots and current lawmakers including Rep. August Pfluger, Rep. Scott Franklin, Rep. Jake Ellzey, Rep. Mike Garcia, and Rep. Chris Stewart released statements following their Thursday meeting with 12 pilots from the Israeli Air Force (IAF) as a part of the Jewish Institute for… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – In honor of Thanksgiving, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) recognized Odessa-native Jesse Porras, a Marine Veteran who has been serving Thanksgiving meals to those in need for nearly a decade, in a speech on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Remarks as prepared for delivery: “I rise today to recognize a servant leader in our community—Odessa native and… Read more »