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Bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act reintroduced targeting AI-driven 'revenge pornography

Congressman August Pfluger, alongside Representatives María Elvira Salazar, Madeleine Dean, Vern Buchanan, Debbie Dingell, and Stacey Plaskett, has reintroduced the bipartisan Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological...


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Pfluger introduces PARTS Act with bipartisan support

Congressmen August Pfluger and Jared Golden have introduced the Protecting Americans' Right to Silence (PARTS) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting the rights of American gun owners.


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Pfluger supports Trump's executive orders aimed at boosting U.S. energy

Congressman August Pfluger from Texas' 11th district has expressed his support for President Trump's recent executive orders focused on energy.


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Lawmakers push for study on military aviation-related cancers

Congressmen August Pfluger and Jimmy Panetta have reintroduced the Aviator Cancers Examination Study (ACES) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at investigating cancer rates among military aviators.


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Pfluger expresses support for Trump's vision during inauguration

Congressman August Pfluger has expressed his enthusiasm following the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance.


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Pfluger and Cruz propose repeal of Biden's natural gas tax

Congressman August Pfluger and Senator Ted Cruz have introduced the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act, aiming to eliminate a tax on natural gas established under President Biden's administration.


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August Pfluger named chairman of counterterrorism subcommittee

U.S. Congressman August Pfluger has been appointed as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence for the 119th Congress.


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Pfluger praises Trump for securing hostage release from Hamas

Congressman August Pfluger of Texas has issued a statement regarding the recent hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.


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Pfluger supports bill restricting male participation in women's sports

Congressman August Pfluger has cast his vote in favor of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025.


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Ajay Gundlapalli wins congressional app challenge with mental health app

Congressman August Pfluger announced Ajay Gundlapalli as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Texas' 11th District.


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Pfluger introduces bill against federal fracking moratorium

Congressman August Pfluger from Texas has introduced his first piece of legislation for the 119th Congress.


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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.


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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.


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Pfluger begins third term as representative for Texas' 11th Congressional District

U.S. Representative August Pfluger, representing Texas' 11th Congressional District, has been sworn in for his third term in office.


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August Pfluger highlights legislative successes and constituent services in annual report

U.S. Representative August Pfluger of Texas' 11th District has released a report detailing his accomplishments in 2024.


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Pfluger supports American Relief Act despite unmet expectations

Congressman August Pfluger from Texas has expressed his support for the recently passed American Relief Act.


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Pfluger and Hoeven introduce resolution against Biden's natural gas tax

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.


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Congressman Pfluger criticizes DOE study on LNG export restrictions

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.


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Republican Study Committee announces task force chairs for 119th Congress

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...


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House passes bill to improve broadband access for rural areas

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act, a bill introduced by Congressman August Pfluger.