Rep. August Pfluger, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas’ 11th district since 2021, has been actively voicing his legislative initiatives and concerns on social media. On June 10, 2025, he shared several updates regarding his efforts in Congress.
On June 10, Rep. Pfluger announced that the House would vote on his bill aimed at reversing the decision by the DC Council to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections. He emphasized the importance of protecting “the power of the citizen voter.” More details about this legislation can be found in his tweet.
Later that day, Rep. Pfluger expressed concern over rising antisemitic violence, stating that he believes “the threat level has been this high in decades.” In response to these concerns, he will chair a Homeland Security Committee subcommittee hearing to address these threats. Further information is available through his post.
In another update on June 10, Rep. Pfluger spoke on the House floor advocating for H.R. 884—legislation designed to prevent noncitizens from voting in DC elections. He stressed Congress’s constitutional responsibility to ensure “commonsense and accountability” within Washington D.C.’s governance framework. His full remarks are accessible via this link.
August Pfluger was born in Houston, Texas in 1978 and currently resides in San Angelo.
