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Pfluger Prohibits Remain-in-texas Policy

By Petroplex News Report | Sep 20, 2023

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) filed an amendment to the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill to prohibit any federal funding from being used to implement the “Remain-in-Texas” policy that the Admin is reportedly considering.

Chairmen Pfluger, Green Probe Biden Administration’s Response to Iranian Plots Against Former Officials, Journalists on U.s. Soil

By Petroplex News Report | Sep 11, 2023

“It is curious that while these egregious activities continue, the Biden administration is not taking actions to impose consequences on the Iranian regime.”

Pfluger on Latest Biden Administration Attack on Property Rights

By Petroplex News Report | Sep 5, 2023

Pfluger on latest Biden Administration attack on property rights

Gov. Greg Abbott recognized for economic leadership and historic tax cuts at TAB summit

By Petroplex News Report | Aug 29, 2023

On Aug. 22, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's economic proficiency took center stage at the Texas Association of Business (TAB) South Texas Development Summit, where his commendable efforts to strengthen Texas' economy and implement significant property tax reductions were acknowledged, highlighting his influential role in shaping the state's financial trajectory. The summit provided a platform to underscore Abbott's leadership in the realm of economic advancement and prudent fiscal measures.

Pfluger Introduces Bill to Protect Taxpayer Dollars in Broadband Investment

By Petroplex News Report | Aug 14, 2023

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) is proud to introduce the House companion bill to Senator Rick Scott’s (R-FL) Broadband Buildout Accountability Act to increase transparency for the $42 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Package (BIF) Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program grant awarded to the National Technology Information Administration (NTIA), which is currently exempted from transparency requirements under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Broadband Buildout Accountability Act would remove the FOIA exemption and require proof of how the $42 billion is spent to ensure taxpayer dollars are not misused.

Pfluger Votes to Nullify Biden Epa Lesser Prairie Chicken Rule

By Petroplex News Report | Jul 31, 2023

U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement after voting for S.J. Res. 9 — A Congressional Review Act to nullify the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service rule listing the Lesser Prairie-Chicken as an endangered species, which the Biden Administration advanced to the detriment of agriculture and energy producers and private conservation efforts already underway.

Pfluger, Bera introduce bipartisan Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act

By Petroplex News Report | Jul 22, 2023

Friday, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act along with Representatives Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Dean Phillips (MN-03). This bipartisan legislation directs the United States to develop a playbook to properly counter gray zone aggression and strengthen U.S. national security.

Pfluger Resolution Supporting Israel Scheduled for House Vote

By Petroplex News Report | Jul 21, 2023

On July 17, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced a resolution supporting the State of Israel. The resolution clearly affirms that: Israel is not a racist or an apartheid state; The House rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia; and the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of the State of Israel. Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08) and Rep. Max Miller (OH-07) are original co-sponsors for the resolution, which is supported by House leadership and scheduled for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 17th.

Pfluger Priorities Included in National Defense Bill

By Petroplex News Report | Jul 20, 2023

On July 14, six of Congressman August Pfluger’s amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House of Representatives. Rep. Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following the passage of the annual defense bill:

Pfluger Introduces Lizard Act to Protect the Permian Basin

By Petroplex News Report | Jul 19, 2023

U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Limiting Incredulous Zealots Against Restricting Drilling (LIZARD) Act to strike the Biden Administration’s recent rule designating the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Listing the sagebrush lizard under the ESA is an incredible threat to the production of oil, natural gas, wind, and solar energy developed in the Permian Basin.

Pfluger Leads Congressional Delegation Trip to Latin America to Investigate Threats to U.S. National Security

By Petroplex News Report | Jul 18, 2023

As Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee, U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) led a Congressional Delegation trip to Latin America to examine the impacts of the immigration crisis and transnational criminal organizations on U.S. national security as well as an examination of the Chinese Communist Party’s growing influence in the region.

Pfluger Reports on the First Six Months of the Republican Majority

By Petroplex News Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 10, U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) released a report on the first six months of the House Republican majority.

Pfluger on Scotus Overturning Biden’s Student Loan Bailout Program

By Petroplex News Report | Jul 7, 2023

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement commending the Supreme Court decision overturning President Biden's student loan bailout program.

Pfluger: Biden is Weaponizing a Lizard Against the Livelihoods of Texans

By Petroplex News Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 30, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement slamming the Biden Administration’s U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for its proposed rule listing the dunes sagebrush lizard as “endangered” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Pfluger Statement on Scotus Ruling Against Affirmative Action

By Petroplex News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following the Supreme Court landmark decision barring colleges and universities from considering race in the admissions process.

Pfluger: Biden Must Declassify All Intelligence Related to Covid-19

By Petroplex News Report | Jul 2, 2023

Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement after the Director of National Intelligence failed to release sufficient information related to the federal government’s report on the origins of COVID-19:

Pfluger, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Prevent Biden Administration From Declaring Climate Change a National Emergency

By Petroplex News Report | Jul 1, 2023

Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) along with U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, recently re-introduced the Real Emergencies Act, legislation to clarify that the President does not have the authority to declare a national emergency on the premise of climate change.

Pfluger Votes to Censure Adam Schiff

By Petroplex News Report | Jun 30, 2023

Wednesday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted to censure Representative Adam Schiff (CA-30) for abusing his position of power on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) to promote a false narrative and promote a foreign malign influence campaign against President Donald Trump.

Pfluger Submits Farm Bill Priorities for 11th District of Texas

By Petroplex News Report | Jun 25, 2023

On June 16, Congressman August Pfluger submitted his priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill on behalf of agriculture producers in the 11th District of Texas.

Pfluger: We Must Confront The Ccp's "Grave Security Threat" To The Homeland Together

By Petroplex News Report | May 26, 2023

Pfluger Holds Subcommittee Hearing on the Chinese Communist Party’s Threats to the U.S. homeland

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