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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) continues to lead the charge for meaningful permitting reform in Congress. His legislation to rein in government overreach and protect states, energy producers, and manufacturers advanced through the full House Energy and Commerce Committee. The "Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Administrator Lee Zeldin, and the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Administrator, Dr. Michael Waston, requesting the agencies to join forces to address escalating livestock predation threatening sheep and goat… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — One year after President Trump was sworn in for his historic second term,… Read more »

Originally Published in San Angelo LIVE on January 20, 2026. The following is an opinion piece sent in from Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11):  A year ago, President Donald Trump returned to office and made one thing clear – our country’s surrender at the southern border was over. Gone are the days of communities being pushed to the brink to absorb the consequences of Democrats’… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce… Read more »

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) – a U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, former fighter pilot, Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, and Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors – today announced the appointment of three U.S. Senators to the Board at a pivotal moment. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Ted Budd (R-NC)… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke in favor of his legislation, the Mystic Alerts Act, during a House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup. Since the devastating floods in Texas on… Read more »

Originally Published in the Odessa American on January 15, 2026. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) spoke in favor of his legislation, the Mystic Alerts Act, during a House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup. Since the devastating floods in Texas on July 4, Rep. Pfluger has been at the forefront of strengthening emergency alert systems,… Read more »

Originally Published in Townhall on January 15, 2026. Reconciliation 2.0 was unveiled this week. It’s to give the Big Beautiful Bill another shot in the arm. We’re seeing the effects of the BBB last summer: energy prices are coming down, along with inflation driven by Joe Biden’s disastrous economic agenda. Another package of this sort is needed, and the latest inflation report shows… Read more »