U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (TX)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (TX)
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Pfluger welcomes pastor Darin Wood as guest chaplain on House floor
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has recommended Pastor Darin Wood of The First Baptist Church of Midland to serve as a Guest Chaplain and deliver a morning prayer to open the official proceedings on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Pfluger also honored Pastor Wood on the U.S. House Floor for his service to the Permian Basin.
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Pfluger and Levin introduce bipartisan Nuclear Waste Administration Act
Congressmen August Pfluger and Mike Levin have introduced the bipartisan Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2024. The legislation aims to modernize the United States' nuclear waste management program by creating an independent Nuclear Waste Administration. This new entity would handle the back end of the nuclear fuel cycle, implement a consent-based siting process for nuclear waste facilities, and secure reliable funding for managing nuclear waste.
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Congressman Pfluger comments on Israeli military actions in Lebanon
Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement addressing the recent Israeli military actions in Lebanon. He highlighted the ongoing conflict involving Hezbollah and northern Israel.
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Representatives seek input on securing and enhancing domestic medical supply chains
Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), Brad R. Wenstrup, D.P.M. (OH-02), Blake D. Moore (UT-01), and Mark Green, M.D. (TN-07) have issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input on fortifying domestic medical supply chains.
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U.S. House passes bill restricting funds for universities linked with Confucius Institutes
Today, Homeland Security Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee Chairman August Pfluger's legislation, H.R. 1516, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Pfluger and Dingell introduce bill targeting improved broadband access
Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and Debbie Dingell (MI-6) have introduced the PROTOCOL Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at improving the mapping process for broadband funding and enhancing interagency coordination when awarding broadband funding grants. Currently, there are over 130 federal broadband programs across 15 different agencies with minimal coordination on the substantial funds being allocated. This lack of coordination has led to inefficiencies, including waste, fraud, and abuse, potentially leaving unserved communities without basic broadband services.
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Congressman Pfluger criticizes Vice President Harris' change on border wall policy
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued a statement regarding Vice President Kamala Harris' recent policy shift on the construction of a southern border wall if she is elected President.
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Pfluger commends Texas for purging 1 million ineligible voters
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued a statement following Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement that 1 million ineligible voters have been removed from the voter rolls in Texas.
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Congressman August Pfluger invites students for advisory council
U.S. Representative August Pfluger has announced the re-launch of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) for high school juniors and seniors in Texas's 11th Congressional District. This program aims to engage young leaders with government, peer collaboration, and community service.
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Pfluger comments on SCOTUS ruling on noncitizen voting
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing Arizona to enforce its law requiring election officials to reject state voter registration applications without documentary proof of citizenship.
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House committee leaders request briefing on 'Havana Syndrome' response
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) have sent a letter to White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The letter requests a briefing from the National Security Council (NSC) regarding the Biden administration’s response to the increasing number of anomalous health incidents (AHIs), commonly known as 'Havana Syndrome,' occurring within the United States.
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Congressman Pfluger's team closes over 3,000 cases; returns $9.4 million
Congressman August Pfluger announced that his district staff has closed over 3,000 cases and returned $9.4 million to the constituents of Texas's 11th District. This sum was recovered from federal agencies such as the IRS, Social Security Administration, and VA.
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Pfluger comments on Biden impeachment inquiry report
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued a statement on the release of the President Biden impeachment inquiry report. Pfluger acknowledged the efforts of several committees in investigating alleged corruption.
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Chairmen seek FBI answers on Pakistani national charged in failed assassination plot
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray requesting information about the arrest and charging of Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national with close ties to Iran, regarding a failed assassination plot by Merchant on U.S. soil.
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Pfluger urges Biden-Harris administration to approve LNG export permits
House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) has called on the Biden-Harris administration to authorize liquified natural gas (LNG) export permits following a federal judge's decision to block the administration’s ban on new permits. Pfluger was joined by Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and the House Energy Export Caucus in this demand.
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Pfluger introduces bill aiming at preventing loss of cell service in rural areas
Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) has introduced the Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, aimed at fully funding the "Rip and Replace" program to remove Chinese equipment from U.S. telecommunications networks. Without full funding, wireless and broadband providers across the country could face significant costs leading to service blackouts and potential company closures. Senator Steve Daines of Montana has introduced the Senate companion legislation, S. 4049.
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Pfluger congratulates Bryce Hoppel on Olympic performance
Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) has issued a statement congratulating Midlander Bryce Hoppel on his personal best time and fastest Team USA finish in the men's 800-meter Olympic Finals.
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Bipartisan bill seeks annual DHS assessment on terrorism threats from foreign cloud-based apps
Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, along with Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), has introduced a bill requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct annual assessments on terrorism threats posed by terrorist organizations using foreign, cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging applications.
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Congressman Pfluger announces temporary military service commitment
WASHINGTON, DC — Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement regarding his military service:
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Pfluger criticizes release of terror suspects under Biden-Harris administration
WASHINGTON, DC — On Monday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Homeland Security Counterterrorism Subcommittee, issued a statement concerning a report that accuses the Biden-Harris Administration of releasing at least 99 illegal aliens on the terrorist watchlist into the United States after their arrest.