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Rep. Pfluger Votes to Fund the Department of Homeland Security

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, released the following statement after voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security. "Democrats have once again made their priorities clear. They are willing to let Americans endure endless airport lines, force TSA, Border…

Mystic Alerts Act from Carter, Pfluger advances

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Originally Published in the Ripon Advance on March 27, 2026. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 25 voted 52-0 to pass a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter (R-GA) and August Pfluger (R-TX) that would strengthen emergency alert systems, especially in rural or remote areas. The Mystic Alerts Act, H.R. 7022, which Rep. Pfluger sponsored on Jan. 12…

House Passes Legislation to Combat Mexican Government’s Seizure of American-Owned Port

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Originally Published in the Daily Signal on March 27, 2026. The House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to grant the president authority to limit U.S. port access for countries that have seized American property abroad. As Congress remains bitterly divided on the SAVE America Act and funding for the Department of Homeland Security, the Defending American…

Rep. Pfluger Slams Democrats for the Reckless DHS Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, slammed Democrats for their repeated failure to prioritize the security of the…

Midland airport to receive $14.3 million for terminal expansion

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Originally Published in First Alert 7 on March 24, 2026. MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - A federal investment will bring upgrades to a transportation hub in the Midland-Odessa region. U.S. Rep. August Pfluger announced he helped secure more than $14.3 million in funding for the Midland International Air and Space Port. The project is aimed at expanding and modernizing the airport’s…