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Pfluger participates in session certifying Trump's victory as 47th president
Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) participated in a Joint Session of the United States Congress to certify the victory of President Donald J. Trump in the 2024 election.
By Midland Times | Jan 7, 2025
Pfluger criticizes Biden's offshore drilling ban
Today, Congressman August Pfluger from Texas expressed his concerns over President Biden's recent decision to halt new offshore drilling projects in the United States.
By Midland Times | Jan 6, 2025
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Pfluger begins third term as representative for Texas' 11th Congressional District
By Midland Times | Jan 3, 2025
U.S. Representative August Pfluger, representing Texas' 11th Congressional District, has been sworn in for his third term in office.
August Pfluger highlights legislative successes and constituent services in annual report
By Midland Times | Dec 30, 2024
U.S. Representative August Pfluger of Texas' 11th District has released a report detailing his accomplishments in 2024.
Pfluger supports American Relief Act despite unmet expectations
By Midland Times | Dec 20, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger from Texas has expressed his support for the recently passed American Relief Act.
Pfluger and Hoeven introduce resolution against Biden's natural gas tax
By Midland Times | Dec 18, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger of Texas and Senator John Hoeven from North Dakota have introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at overturning the Biden Administration's Natural Gas Tax.
Congressman Pfluger criticizes DOE study on LNG export restrictions
By Midland Times | Dec 17, 2024
Today, Congressman August Pfluger expressed strong opposition to a recent study by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) concerning liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
Republican Study Committee announces task force chairs for 119th Congress
By Midland Times | Dec 17, 2024
Today, at a Gavel Passing Ceremony hosted by Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts, Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman-elect August Pfluger announced the appointments of Task Force Chairs who will lead the Committee's policy...
House passes bill to improve broadband access for rural areas
By Midland Times | Dec 16, 2024
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act, a bill introduced by Congressman August Pfluger.
House passes defense bill supporting military pay raises
By Midland Times | Dec 12, 2024
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025.
Veterans in Congress endorse Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense
By Midland Times | Dec 12, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger, representing Texas's 11th district, has spearheaded an initiative involving 32 military veterans from the U.S. House of Representatives to endorse Pete Hegseth for the position of Secretary of Defense.
Pfluger appoints Cline as first vice chairman of Republican Study Committee
By Midland Times | Dec 11, 2024
Republican Study Committee Chairman-elect August Pfluger has appointed Representative Ben Cline as Vice Chairman for the upcoming 119th Congress.
Congressman Pfluger leads hearing on drone-related security threats
By Midland Times | Dec 11, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger, representing Texas's 11th district and serving as Chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, conducted a hearing to assess the threats posed by...
Lawmakers urge tech giants to tackle rising threat of deepfake pornography
By Midland Times | Nov 27, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell have spearheaded a bipartisan initiative involving 24 other lawmakers, addressing the issue of deepfake pornography with seven major tech companies.
Pfluger calls for probe into alleged leak involving Scott Sheffield
By Midland Times | Nov 25, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger, along with Congressmen Morgan Griffith and Jeff Duncan, has requested an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Inspector General Andrew Katsaros.
Pfluger urges expedited departures for 70 children adopted from Haiti
By Midland Times | Nov 25, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger, along with fellow Congressmen Mike Flood, Cory Mills, John Curtis, and Andy Ogles, has addressed a letter to the newly appointed Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé.
Pfluger introduces bill clarifying silencer definitions amid regulatory concerns
By Midland Times | Nov 22, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger of Texas and Congressman Jared Golden of Maine have introduced the Protecting Americans’ Right to Silence (PARTS) Act, a bipartisan legislative proposal.
Pfluger and Daines urge Congress to fund 'Rip and Replace' program
By Midland Times | Nov 22, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger and U.S. Senator Steve Daines have called on Congress to pass the Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act.
Congressman Pfluger announces upcoming town hall in San Angelo
By Midland Times | Nov 21, 2024
U.S. Congressman August Pfluger has announced a town hall meeting scheduled to take place in San Angelo next week.
Congressman August Pfluger leads GOP delegation at COP29 amid calls for US energy expansion
By Midland Times | Nov 19, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger, representing Texas' 11th district, led a congressional delegation to the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).