August Pfluger

Chairman Pfluger Unveils USAFA Board of Visitors Semiannual Report Ahead of Meeting in Colorado Springs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors (BoV), formally sent the Board's comprehensive, forward-looking…

Pfluger Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Secure Undersea Cables and Protect America's Data from Foreign Threats WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced bipartisan legislation to establish clear, standardized security requirements for submarine cables landing in the…

Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act Heads to President Trump's Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral Mystic Alerts Act passed the Senate unanimously and now heads to the President's desk. This critical legislation modernizes America's emergency alert…

Pfluger Introduces Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act (RAIRA) to stop bad actors from exploiting AI and strengthen American national security. This is first-of-its-kind…

Pfluger's Bill to Deliver Medicaid Accountability Included in Fraud-Fighting Legislative Package WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Medicaid Integrity and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which would require each state Medicaid program to designate an…

Rep. Pfluger Helps Secure $20 Million for City of San Angelo Infrastructure Improvements WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has helped secure $20 million for the Christoval Road Improvement Project. By voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21) and the…

Rep. Pfluger Holds Roundtables with Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined both the Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce for roundtables with local business leaders, energy producers, and healthcare providers. The roundtables brought…

PASSED: Chairman Pfluger's I&A Mission Reorientation Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, spoke in favor of his legislation, the I A Mission Reorientation Act on the U.S. House Floor. The…

Chairman Pfluger and Senator Hickenlooper Lead Charge for Service Academy Investment in Final NDAA WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors, and Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) led a bipartisan, bicameral…

Rep. Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act Advances Through Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan and bicameral legislation, the Mystic Alerts Act, advanced through the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and…

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYSIS TRAINING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5901-H5903] From the Congressional Record Online through…

PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Combating Illicit Xylazine Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan and bicameral legislation to combat illicit xylazine passed through the U.S. House of Representatives. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act would crack down on the deadly fentanyl…

I&A MISSION REORIENTATION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5903-H5905] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

PASSED: Rep. Pfluger's Bill to Recover Minerals from Waste Streams WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan legislation to recover critical minerals from contaminated sites and waste streams passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, marking his 13th bill to…

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5682-H5683] From the Congressional…

Pfluger, Houlahan Introduce the Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the bipartisan Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act alongside Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) to keep dangerous actors from misusing…

Rep. Pfluger's Message to Texas-11 on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) delivered a message to citizens of Texas-11. He paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 Americans killed that day, thanked the first responders and…

Rep. Pfluger Visits West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind SAN ANGELO, TX — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) visited the San Angelo location of West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, where he met with staff and employees to learn more about the organization's mission of providing employment and…

Pfluger, Fletcher Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Study Strategic Petroleum Reserve Modernization WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) introduced the 21st Century Strategic Petroleum Reserve Act ( 21st Century SPR Act ) to direct the U.S.…

Rep. Pfluger Invites High School Students to Apply for Congressional Youth Advisory Council WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced the relaunch of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) for high school juniors and seniors in the 11th Congressional District…

Rep. Pfluger Joins Dedication Ceremony for Heroes on the Concho Memorial SAN ANGELO, TX —Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined veterans, families, and community leaders for the dedication of the Heroes on the Concho Memorial, a permanent tribute honoring more than 20,0000 Concho Valley citizens…

ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Welcomes Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Midland MIDLAND, TX — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) welcomed Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the Permian Basin to showcase the region's role in fueling the nation and the world. The Secretary's visit was part of the…

Pfluger, Palmer, and Obernolte Push Back on California's EPA Waivers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment Chairman Gary Palmer (AL-06), and Congressman Jay Obernolte introduced a legislative package to strip away…

Rep. Pfluger Announces Service Academy Night in San Angelo SAN ANGELO, TX — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office will host a Service Academy Night in San Angelo for students, parents, and educators to learn about the opportunities for students to attend a U.S. Service…

Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce the RESCUE Act to Fix Broken Ambulance Payment System WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters (RESCUE) Act to amend the outdated Medicare payment structure that is…

Chairman Pfluger and USAFA Board of Visitors Advance U.S. Air Force Academy in House NDAA WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the legislative vehicle that authorizes policies, programs, and spending for the Department…

Pfluger Secures Big Wins in Defense Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) secured major wins in the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House today. The NDAA is the legislative vehicle that authorizes policies, programs, and spending for the…

Pfluger Votes for Clean CR to Fund the Government Through December WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting in favor of a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through December 4, 2026: “Once again, House…

Pfluger's Bill to Recover Critical Minerals from Waste Streams Advances Out of Energy and Commerce Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan legislation to fund technologies to recover critical minerals from contaminated sites and waste streams advanced out…

Pfluger's Bill to Combat Illicit Xylazine Advances Out of House Committee on Energy and Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral legislation to combat illicit xylazine advanced unanimously out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The…

Chairman Pfluger Welcomes Senator Mike Rounds to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman August Pfluger TX-11, Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, today announced the appointment of Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) to the Board. "I am proud to…

RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL JOHN P. HEALY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E708-E709] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

Pfluger Announces Kimble, Mason, and Menard Counties Added to Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance from FEMA WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that Kimble, Mason, and Menard counties have officially been added to President Trump's Major Disaster…

RSC Chairman Pfluger Hosts Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for Member Meeting WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), welcomed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to Capitol Hill for the RSC's member meeting this week.…

Rep. Pfluger's Bill to Recover Minerals from Waste Streams Advances Out of Subcommittee WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger's (TX-11) bipartisan legislation to fund technologies that recover critical minerals from contaminated sites and waste streams advanced out of the Energy and…

Rep. Pfluger Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced his office is accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge. This competition offers middle and high school students the opportunity to further develop their…

Rep. Pfluger Celebrates Launch of Trump Accounts for America's Next Generation WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) celebrated the historic launch of Trump Accounts, made possible by Congressional Republicans passing the Working Families Tax Cuts Act last year. A Trump Account…

RSC Chairman Pfluger Co-Leads Roundtable Celebrating America's 250th Birthday, One Year of Working Families Tax Cuts WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), co-led a member roundtable with his colleagues to celebrate America's 250th…

CTI Chairman Pfluger Highlights Historic Border Investments & Sounds the Alarm on Known and Suspected Terrorists WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, delivered opening remarks…

Rep. Pfluger Speaks on the House Floor to Honor the Life and Legacy of Ed Scott WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) took to the House Floor to honor the life and legacy of Ed Scott, a beloved member of the Midland community whose life was tragically taken on June 12th,…

Rep. Pfluger Welcomes Secretary Duffy to San Angelo Regional Airport, Highlights $18 Million Investment for West Texas Aviation SAN ANGELO, TX — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy for a tour of the San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) air traffic…

REMEMBERING ED SCOTT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026)] [House] [Page H4268] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING ED SCOTT (Mr.…

Rep. Pfluger Selected to Decorate Texas Scene for America's 250th Birthday Cake WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) was selected by the America250 Congressional Caucus to decorate the State of Texas's scene for America's 250th Birthday Cake, a landmark commemorative project that…

Rep. Pfluger's Bill to Strengthen Intelligence Sharing Advances Through Committee on Homeland Security WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, spoke in favor of his legislation, the I A Mission…

Rep. Pfluger Leads Legislation to Bring Price Transparency to Health Insurance Premiums WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Premium Transparency Act to require health insurers and Medicare Advantage plans to publicly disclose exactly what share of every premium…

Rep. Pfluger Announces Over 5,000 Cases Closed and $20.3 Million Returned to Citizens of Texas-11 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) proudly announced that his dedicated district staff has achieved a monumental milestone in their service to the constituents of the 11th…

CONSTITUTIONAL.AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [House] [Page H4207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 2323 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4193-H4194] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Rep. Pfluger's Office Wins Another Performance Award WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement celebrating that his office was selected as the Congressional Management Foundation's 2026 Democracy Award winner for Best of Innovation and…

Rep. Pfluger Champions Nuclear Energy Permitting Reform Amid Growing Demand WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), participated in an Energy Subcommittee hearing titled "Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing," where he questioned witnesses on the future…