U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (TX)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. August Pfluger (TX)
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Pfluger criticizes Biden's Supreme Court overhaul proposal
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement in response to President Biden’s proposal to overhaul the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Congressman Pfluger criticizes Biden Administration's handling of southern border security
Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) addressed the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H. Res. 1371, a resolution introduced by Rep. Elise Stefanik condemning the Biden Administration and Border Czar Kamala Harris for failing to secure the U.S. southern border.
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Congressman Pfluger calls for Biden's resignation after withdrawal from 2024 race
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following President Joe Biden's announcement that he would be dropping out of the 2024 presidential election.
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Pfluger calls for resignation of Secret Service Director after Trump assassination attempt
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has called for the resignation of United States Secret Service (USSS) Director Kimberly Cheatle following an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
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Pfluger introduces act requiring DHS transparency on Secret Service protection
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Counter Secretary Negligence In Protecting Election Runners (SNIPER) Act today. The legislation aims to mandate the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary to provide timely, impartial, and transparent determinations regarding a presidential candidate's eligibility for new or augmented United States Secret Service (USSS) protection.
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Pfluger introduces bill aiming to curtail federal regulatory reach
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has introduced new legislation aimed at increasing accountability and transparency in federal regulatory processes. The bill, named the Returning the Power to the People Act of 2024, follows a significant Supreme Court decision on Chevron deference and seeks to limit the influence of federal agencies while reasserting Congress's role in legislative interpretation.
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Homeland Security Committee subpoenas DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border security concerns
WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green has subpoenaed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, a move supported by Congressman August Pfluger. The subpoena seeks information on national security threats at the U.S. borders, following over a year of what the committee describes as stonewalling by the department in response to document and information requests regarding inadmissible aliens on the Terrorist Screening Data Set (TSDS) crossing the Southwest border.
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Pfluger introduces bipartisan bill targeting deepfake revenge porn
WASHINGTON, DC — Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Network (TAKE IT DOWN) Act today. The bill, co-sponsored by Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Stacey Plaskett (Del.-VI), and Debbie Dingell (MI-04), aims to protect victims of real and deepfake ‘revenge pornography,’ a crime increasingly affecting the nation’s youth.
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Pfluger introduces bill requiring local data for EPA designations
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced the introduction of the Show the Data Act of 2024. This legislation aims to protect the Permian Basin from regulations imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) based on data from out-of-state monitors. The bill builds on the Energy & Commerce Committee's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) reform legislation by requiring that any non-attainment redesignation by the EPA must be based on air quality monitor data from within the state of the area or counties being redesignated.
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House passes SAVE Act to safeguard voter eligibility
Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued a statement following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, aimed at protecting U.S. elections.
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Federal court blocks Biden's ban on new LNG export terminals
On July 2, 2024, the RSC House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) and RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK) issued a statement following a federal judge's decision to block President Biden's ban on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals.
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Pfluger introduces bills targeting violence against police by visa holders and students
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has introduced two new bills aimed at enhancing public safety and reinforcing the rule of law. The first bill, the Uproot Rioting International Students Engaged in Radical Subversion Act (UPRISERS) Act, will deport individuals in the U.S. on visas who engage in violent activities. The second piece of legislation, the Freeze Aid for Student Assaulters (FAFSA) Act of 2024, will strip federal student aid from those convicted of assaulting police officers or participating in riots.
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Pfluger calls SCOTUS Chevron decision a win for Permian Basin
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following the Supreme Court's decision to overrule the Chevron doctrine, which required courts to defer to the legal interpretations of unelected bureaucrats.
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Pfluger comments on SCOTUS January 6th decision
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to narrow the Justice Department's application of a federal obstruction statute used against numerous individuals involved in the events of January 6, 2021.
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Pfluger questions DHS rebranding amid concerns over political bias
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the U.S. Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, is addressing concerns about political bias within the U.S. intelligence community.
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Lawmakers question meta's restrictions on political & social content
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) recently addressed a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Meta Platforms, and Javier Olivan, Chief Operating Officer of Meta Platforms. The lawmakers requested explanations for the decision to proactively opt users out of recommended "political and social content" on Instagram and Threads.
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Congressman Pfluger announces 2024 service academy appointments
Congressman Pfluger announces 2024 service academy appointments
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Pfluger secures wins for Texas in national defense bill
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that several of his key initiatives were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Pfluger released a statement following the passage of the annual defense bill:
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Congress commemorates centennial birthday of President George H.W. Bush
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a concurrent resolution on June 12 commemorating the 100th birthday of President George Herbert Walker Bush and honoring his service to the nation.
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Lawmakers urge USDA to lift ban on predator control devices for ranchers
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) led a bicameral letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) demanding the agency roll back its ban on purchasing or deploying M-44 sodium cyanide ejector devices.