Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a roundup of events and updates to keep you informed about everything I'm doing week by week to represent you in Congress.
It was great to be back in Washington this week, where I honored two Texas National Guard units for their heroic service during the July 4th floods. This week, I also penned an op-ed on the key provisions of the Working Families Tax Cut, had legislation pass out of committee, and I joined my colleagues in calling for restoring safety in the nation's capital.
FYI: FEMA has extended the deadline to apply for federal assistance for residents in Texas-11 impacted by the flooding of July 4th. The new deadline for ten counties is September 28th. I strongly encourage homeowners, renters, and students to apply if they haven't already.
Below, you'll find photos and highlights from the week. You can also find information on how my office can help you with any federal problem you may have. As always, please don't hesitate to contact my office if we can ever be of assistance.
Best,
Honoring Texas National Guard Units for Flood Response
It is with immense pride that I spoke on the U.S. House Floor to honor San Angelo native and Commander of the 449th Aviation Support Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Jordan Boyd, and two extraordinary Texas National Guard units, the 108th Assault Helicopter Battalion in Austin and the 149th General Support Helicopter Battalion in San Antonio.
As floodwaters devastated Central and West Texas, these heroes did not hesitate to jump into action. They pushed themselves to every imaginable limit, flying through adverse weather to reach Camp Mystic and the entire Guadalupe River to help. Their daring efforts helped save 366 lives.
Watch my full remarks here or by clicking the image below.
Much-Needed Tax Cuts are Coming for Texas Families
This week marked two months since President Donald Trump signed the largest Working Families Tax Cut package in American history into law. This legislation is a clear response to what Americans demanded in November: rein in wasteful spending, grow the economy, and make life genuinely affordable again.
One of the most impactful provisions in this legislation is the permanent extension of the 2017 Trump tax cuts. Without this, over 475,000 taxpayers in Texas-11 would have faced a devastating 26% tax increase. I penned an op-ed in the San Angelo Standard Times detailing the many historic, tangible wins for hardworking Texans in this legislation.
You can read the full piece here or by clicking the image below.
Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act Passes Out of Committee
I am thrilled that my legislation to address terror threats posed by online radicalization passed out of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security this week. The Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct annual assessments on threats to the U.S. posed by terrorist organizations like ISIS and al Qaeda, utilizing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) applications for terroristic activity.
Watch my full remarks in support of my legislation here or by clicking the image below.
