Earlier today, I voted against the called “Inflation Reduction Act,” a piece of legislation that weakens American businesses, increases the costs of energy for families, hikes taxes, and funds a new, 87,000-person strong IRS army to August 12, 2022 Inflation Reduction Act Earlier today, I voted against the called “Inflation Reduction Act,” a piece of legislation that weakens American businesses, increases the costs of energy for families, hikes taxes, and funds a new, 87,000-person strong IRS army to audit low-and-middle-income families. Here’s a pretty good rule of thumb for this legislation: If you are one of Biden’s chosen green special interest groups – then you get a handout paid for by American taxpayers. But for small, independent American Energy Producers in the Permian Basin…your reward for keeping the lights on is a new, poorly conceived “natural gas tax” that will raise the costs of everything and give China an edge on our American manufacturers. I offered an amendment to strike this provision. Democrats voted it down in the Rules Committee – voting against U.S. energy and for foreign energy. If the Democrats' goal is to reduce baseload reliable power sources and increase our dependency on foreign nations, they are successful with this bill. If their goal is to create regulatory red tape to drive up energy costs for Main street businesses and families, they are also successful. If their goal is to help American families and small businesses, they have absolutely failed. My Republican colleagues and I will not fail you. We remain committed to always advocating for your rights. I will always put America first. This is why I confidently voted AGAINST the Inflation Reduction Act in the house today. Watch my stand against this disastrous bill here or below: August's Ask August! Do you have questions about the Inflation Reduction Act? Want to know more about how I'm working for you in Congress? Click the button below to ask your questions. I look forward to hearing from you and answering some of your questions in my next Fly-By! Ask a question! FBI Trump Raid America’s trust in our Justice Department has reached its lowest point in history. The lack of information this week from the DOJ is deeply concerning, and we must root out the overt politicization that is happening at the top levels of the FBI and DOJ. One of my top priorities is to conduct robust and vigorous oversight to root the overt politicization at the highest levels of these agencies. The leaders of America’s institutions must be public, transparent, and accountable. The American people deserve to know everything. There is simply no justification for this political attack on President Trump. Students Soaring to New Heights As a pilot myself, it was special to congratulate Angelo State University (ASU) and Southwest Airlines on their new partnership! The Destination 225 pilot recruitment program ensures that student pilots trained at ASU's commercial aviation program here in San Angelo will be competitively qualified for career opportunities with Southwest Airlines. I am so proud of the San Angelo community and the University, led by President Hawkins, for forging this partnership that is truly beneficial to our national security. Now, let the students soar! Harmony Home Thankful to have seen the incredible and much-needed work being done at Harmony Home Children's Advocacy Center here in Odessa. It takes true heart to answer a call to serve abused and neglected children. Thank you, from our entire community, for the work you do to make our world a better place! Serving Veterans It was an honor to visit with Acting Director James Douglas and the dedicated staff at the George H. O’Brien Jr. VA in Big Spring which serves veterans throughout the 11th District, including Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo. Service members risk their lives defending our freedom, and it is our responsibility to care for these heroes when they return home. Want to read our Newsletter in Spanish? Sign up below! ¿Quieres leer nuestro Boletín en español? Regístrate aquí para el Boletín en español 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 ‌ ‌ ‌ Rep. Pfluger | 1531 Longworth HOB, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]