Rep. August Pfluger (R-Tex.)
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Recent News About Rep. August Pfluger (R-Tex.)
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Pfluger commends Texas for purging 1 million ineligible voters
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued a statement following Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement that 1 million ineligible voters have been removed from the voter rolls in Texas.
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Pfluger comments on SCOTUS ruling on noncitizen voting
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing Arizona to enforce its law requiring election officials to reject state voter registration applications without documentary proof of citizenship.
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House committee leaders request briefing on 'Havana Syndrome' response
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) have sent a letter to White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The letter requests a briefing from the National Security Council (NSC) regarding the Biden administration’s response to the increasing number of anomalous health incidents (AHIs), commonly known as 'Havana Syndrome,' occurring within the United States.
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Congressman Pfluger's team closes over 3,000 cases; returns $9.4 million
Congressman August Pfluger announced that his district staff has closed over 3,000 cases and returned $9.4 million to the constituents of Texas's 11th District. This sum was recovered from federal agencies such as the IRS, Social Security Administration, and VA.
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Pfluger comments on Biden impeachment inquiry report
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) issued a statement on the release of the President Biden impeachment inquiry report. Pfluger acknowledged the efforts of several committees in investigating alleged corruption.
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Chairmen seek FBI answers on Pakistani national charged in failed assassination plot
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray requesting information about the arrest and charging of Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national with close ties to Iran, regarding a failed assassination plot by Merchant on U.S. soil.
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Pfluger urges Biden-Harris administration to approve LNG export permits
House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) has called on the Biden-Harris administration to authorize liquified natural gas (LNG) export permits following a federal judge's decision to block the administration’s ban on new permits. Pfluger was joined by Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and the House Energy Export Caucus in this demand.
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Pfluger introduces bill aiming at preventing loss of cell service in rural areas
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has introduced the Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, aimed at fully funding the "Rip and Replace" program to remove Chinese equipment from U.S. telecommunications networks. Without full funding, wireless and broadband providers across the country could face significant costs leading to service blackouts and potential company closures. Senator Steve Daines of Montana has introduced the Senate companion legislation, S. 4049.
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Pfluger congratulates Bryce Hoppel on Olympic performance
Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) has issued a statement congratulating Midlander Bryce Hoppel on his personal best time and fastest Team USA finish in the men's 800M Olympic Finals.
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Bipartisan bill seeks annual DHS assessment on terrorism threats from foreign cloud-based apps
Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, along with Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), has introduced a bill requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct annual assessments on terrorism threats posed by terrorist organizations using foreign, cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging applications.
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Congressman Pfluger announces temporary military service commitment
WASHINGTON, DC — Thursday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement regarding his military service:
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Pfluger criticizes release of terror suspects under Biden-Harris administration
WASHINGTON, DC — On Monday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Homeland Security Counterterrorism Subcommittee, issued a statement concerning a report that accuses the Biden-Harris Administration of releasing at least 99 illegal aliens on the terrorist watchlist into the United States after their arrest.
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Pfluger criticizes Biden's Supreme Court overhaul proposal
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement in response to President Biden’s proposal to overhaul the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Congressman Pfluger criticizes Biden Administration's handling of southern border security
Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) addressed the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H. Res. 1371, a resolution introduced by Rep. Elise Stefanik condemning the Biden Administration and Border Czar Kamala Harris for failing to secure the U.S. southern border.
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Congressman Pfluger calls for Biden's resignation after withdrawal from 2024 race
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released a statement following President Joe Biden's announcement that he would be dropping out of the 2024 presidential election.
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Pfluger calls for resignation of Secret Service Director after Trump assassination attempt
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has called for the resignation of United States Secret Service (USSS) Director Kimberly Cheatle following an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
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Pfluger introduces act requiring DHS transparency on Secret Service protection
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Counter Secretary Negligence In Protecting Election Runners (SNIPER) Act today. The legislation aims to mandate the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary to provide timely, impartial, and transparent determinations regarding a presidential candidate's eligibility for new or augmented United States Secret Service (USSS) protection.
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Pfluger introduces bill aiming to curtail federal regulatory reach
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) has introduced new legislation aimed at increasing accountability and transparency in federal regulatory processes. The bill, named the Returning the Power to the People Act of 2024, follows a significant Supreme Court decision on Chevron deference and seeks to limit the influence of federal agencies while reasserting Congress's role in legislative interpretation.
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Pfluger introduces bipartisan bill targeting deepfake revenge porn
WASHINGTON, DC — Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Network (TAKE IT DOWN) Act today. The bill, co-sponsored by Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Stacey Plaskett (Del.-VI), and Debbie Dingell (MI-04), aims to protect victims of real and deepfake ‘revenge pornography,’ a crime increasingly affecting the nation’s youth.
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Homeland Security Committee subpoenas DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border security concerns
WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green has subpoenaed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, a move supported by Congressman August Pfluger. The subpoena seeks information on national security threats at the U.S. borders, following over a year of what the committee describes as stonewalling by the department in response to document and information requests regarding inadmissible aliens on the Terrorist Screening Data Set (TSDS) crossing the Southwest border.