February 23, 2024

Impeachment Manager for Trial of Secretary Mayorkas

Last week, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on two Articles: Willful and Systemic Refusal to Comply with the Law, and a Breach of Public Trust.

It is now the Senate's responsibility to hold a thorough trial and show the evidence to the American people. I have been named an Impeachment Manager in the Senate Impeachment Trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Secretary Mayorkas’ policies and actions have resulted in more than 9 million aliens entering this country illegally—including known and suspected terrorists, drug and human traffickers, and known MS-13 gang members. This includes over 1.5 million illegal gotaways who evaded arrest and are living in the interior of the United States. The federal government and our law enforcement agencies have no idea who these people are or what their intentions are inside this country. 

Any vote to table or dismiss the impeachment trial will betray the security of this country and the Senate’s constitutional responsibility.

It is a sad day when Congress is left with no options but to impeach a Cabinet Secretary. I will proudly represent the interests of Texans in laying out the case for why Secretary Mayorkas deserves to be impeached for the national security crisis he has created at our border.

President Biden's Student Loan Bailout Scheme Continues

Wednesday, President Biden announced that he "canceled" $1.2 billion in student debt. In reality, this is an unconstitutional bailout and the debt is not canceled or forgiven—it will be paid for by hardworking American taxpayers. The latest announcement has rightly led to some confusion, considering the Supreme Court ruled in June of 2023 that the Biden administration overstepped its authority through the Administration's first attempt to "cancel" up to $400 billion in student loans.

President Biden is attempting to get around the ruling of the Supreme Court with a NEW plan to bail out student loans known as the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. I proudly voted with the House of Representatives to block the implementation of SAVE in December 2023. Unfortunately, the legislation was never taken up by the Democrat-controlled Senate.

The Supreme Court already ruled that President Biden's student debt bailout schemes are unconstitutional. His decision unjustly imposes an excessive burden on hard-working American taxpayers who should not be forced to shoulder the responsibility for student debt that is not their own.

I will continue working to protect the hard-earned dollars of American taxpayers and prevent further economic strain.

Brownwood Kiwanis Club

I was honored to be the keynote speaker at the Brownwood Kiwanis Club Luncheon this week. The Kiwanis Club is a service-based organization that focuses on bettering the lives of youth in our communities. Kiwanis believes in helping young people develop mentally, physically, and emotionally. I applaud their efforts, and thank them for investing in the youth of our communities.

Touring Frontera Healthcare

While in Texas-11 this week, I stopped by Frontera Healthcare to tour their Community Health Center. Servicing a wide variety of patients, Frontera is vital in bringing healthcare to rural communities. We had a productive conversation on how Congress can further support community health centers in Washington. Thank you to Mikki Hand for helping arrange the tour along with the staff at Frontera. I will always be a strong supporter of our local hospitals and clinics.

Menard Businessmen's Association

It was a pleasure to attend and speak at the Menard Businessmen’s Association Luncheon. I will always be a strong supporter of local business owners in Texas-11. Thank you all for inviting me.

Superior Essex Manufacturing Plant

The community of Brownwood is home to many manufacturing plants, including the Superior Essex Manufacturing Plant which produces communications cables. I had the opportunity to tour their plant and see daily operations. Thank you to the team at Superior Essex for arranging the tour and allowing me to learn more about their company. I will always support manufacturing and commerce in Texas-11.

Town Halls Across Texas-11

It has been great to be in Texas-11 this week hosting three town halls in Menard, Junction, and Coleman. Thank you to all who attended and asked questions about the work being done in Washington. It is the honor of a lifetime to represent this wonderful district!

Upcoming Town Hall in Midland

On Monday, I will be hosting another Town Hall in Midland at 5:30 pm at the Bush Convention Center. I hope to see you there!

2024 Pfluger Student Leadership Conference

TOMORROW, I am hosting the Second Annual Pfluger Student Leadership Conference.

The event is open to all high school students in the 11th District of Texas and will be held on Saturday, February 24th, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Bush Convention Center in Midland, Texas.

It is not too late to sign up. Register here: www.tinyurl.com/PflugerStudents.

2024 Congressional Art Competition

My office is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The competition is open to all 7-12 grade students in the 11th Congressional District of Texas and is an opportunity for local artists to be recognized for their talents among artists from around the Nation.

The deadline is April 29^th, 2024. Students can register and upload images of their artwork on Congressman Pfluger’s website at: tinyurl.com/TX11Art.

Students are highly encouraged to review the competition’s complete rules and regulations on my website. For more information, please visit tinyurl.com/TX11Art, or contact Cayssia David in the Killeen Office at [email protected].

Thank you for reading. It is the honor of my lifetime to serve you in Congress. Please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for daily updates.

Rep. August Pfluger

Member of Congress