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Congressman August Pfluger leads GOP delegation at COP29 amid calls for US energy expansion
Congressman August Pfluger, representing Texas' 11th district, led a congressional delegation to the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29).
House leaders support Chris Wright for Department of Energy Secretary
Today, key members of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) expressed their approval of President Trump's nomination of Chris Wright as Secretary of the Department of Energy.
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August Pfluger elected chairman of Republican Study Committee
By Midland Times | Nov 15, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger has been elected as the Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) for the 119th Congress.
Pfluger criticizes EPA's new natural gas tax rule
By Midland Times | Nov 12, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger of Texas has expressed his concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final rule to impose a natural gas tax on American energy producers.
Rep. Pfluger seeks protection for Biden-Harris documents during transition
By Midland Times | Nov 7, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger of Texas is actively working to safeguard sensitive documents and records from the Biden-Harris Administration during the Presidential Transition.
Early voting continues in Midland, rest of nation
By Midland Times | Oct 28, 2024
The city of Midland has issued a reminder to residents that early voting will continue through November 1.
Pfluger introduces legislation to curb federal employee resistance against administrations
By Midland Times | Oct 28, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at curbing resistance activities by federal employees against the directives of elected administrations.
Lawmakers demand answers from DOE over withheld LNG study findings
By Midland Times | Oct 25, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger has led a group of 45 lawmakers in demanding transparency from the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the Biden-Harris Administration's approach to liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
Pfluger demands action on preventing noncitizen voting in Texas
By Midland Times | Oct 10, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger and several other Texas Republican lawmakers have called on the Biden-Harris Administration to provide necessary data to ensure only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in Texas. This request follows an unmet deadline for citizenship verification data requested by Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson.
Pfluger criticizes U.S. administration after Iran attacks Israel
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
Today, Congressman August Pfluger of Texas issued a statement following an attack by Iran on Israel.
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Pfluger introduces bill for protecting vital undersea cable infrastructure
By Midland Times | Oct 1, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger has introduced the "Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act" in Washington, D.C. The bill aims to create an interagency working group with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Communications Commission to enhance the security, resilience, and integrity of undersea cables.
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Bipartisan group introduces act targeting synthetic analogues
By Midland Times | Sep 30, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has introduced the Stop Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues (SIMSA) Act, aiming to combat the influx of synthetic drugs that closely resemble controlled substances. This bipartisan effort includes Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Russell Fry (SC-07), and Don Davis (NC-01). In the Senate, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have introduced corresponding legislation.
Pfluger comments on Israeli airstrike killing Hezbollah leader
By Midland Times | Sep 28, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger of Texas released a statement following the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut.
Lawmakers criticize White House over use of climate study to halt LNG exports
By Midland Times | Sep 27, 2024
Congressman August Pfluger and Senator Tim Scott have criticized the Biden-Harris Administration for using a study by Robert Howarth to justify halting liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. They argue that the study, which claims LNG is worse for the climate than coal, is flawed.
Pfluger welcomes pastor Darin Wood as guest chaplain on House floor
By Midland Times | Sep 27, 2024
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.
Pfluger and Levin introduce bipartisan Nuclear Waste Administration Act
By Midland Times | Sep 24, 2024
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.
Congressman Pfluger comments on Israeli military actions in Lebanon
By Midland Times | Sep 23, 2024
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.
Representatives seek input on securing and enhancing domestic medical supply chains
By Midland Times | Sep 11, 2024
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.
U.S. House passes bill restricting funds for universities linked with Confucius Institutes
By Midland Times | Sep 10, 2024
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.
Pfluger and Dingell introduce bill targeting improved broadband access
By Midland Times | Sep 3, 2024
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.