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  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
March 11, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Your thoughts on daylight saving time

Good morning John,   Yesterday, Americans set our clocks back one hour for Daylight Saving Time—a practice originally established in 1966 under the Uniform Time Act. Legislation has been introduced in Congress to establish permanent daylig…
  Rep. Pfluger · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 8:54 PM

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I proudly voted for the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House and will fully fund our troops. Americans deserve a military that is laser-focused on lethality and prote   December 15, 2023 Funding our Troops and Supporting Milita…
  Rep. Pfluger · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 7:58 PM

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The House passed the I-27 Numbering Act of 2023, to formally name the Ports-to-Plains Corridor through Texas and New Mexico as Interstate 27. The Port-to-Plains corridor is a significant north-south t   December 8, 2023 New West Texas Interstate Officially Name…
  Rep. Pfluger · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 9:54 PM

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Yesterday, my amendment strengthening the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act passed the House of Representatives. It is well known that Iran is the largest state-sponsor of terrorism and was no acc   December 1, 2023 No Funding for Terrorism Yesterday, my amen…
  Rep. Pfluger · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 1:36 PM

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Happy Thanksgiving!   November 23, 2023 Happy Thanksgiving, Texas-11 This Thanksgiving, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible blessings we've been fortunate to experience throughout this year. It is a time to gather with loved ones, share stories, and expre…
  Rep. Pfluger · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 8:05 PM

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I am excited to announce that House Republicans have elected a new Speaker of the House: Mike Johnson of Louisiana. Mike is a Constitutional lawyer and one of the strongest conservatives in Congress   October 27, 2023 Mike Johnson Elected Speaker of the House I am…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 9:00 PM

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I wanted to update you on what is going on here in Washington regarding the Speaker of the House election. October 20, 2023 Republicans Must Unite I wanted to update you on what is go…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 9:31 PM

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Israel has been brutally attacked by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists. The images and videos surfacing from the attacks are heartbreaking and gruesome. October 13, 2023 I Stand in Support …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 3:58 PM

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I wanted to take a moment to provide you with an update on the recent developments concerning the Speaker of the House. October 6, 2023 Update on the Speaker of the House I wanted to t…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 8:54 PM

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I traveled to Eagle Pass to take a stand and call attention to the thousands of migrants pouring across the border. September 29, 2023 My Trip to Eagle Pass, Texas I traveled to Eagle …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 5:32 PM

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Update on the ongoing government funding negotiations. September 22, 2023 Note on Government Funding: I wanted to give you an update on the ongoing government funding negotiations in C…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 8:12 PM

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I support opening an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. September 15, 2023 Opening an Official Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden I support opening an impeachment inqu…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 7:46 PM

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This week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke at a town hall meeting and stated that the migrant crisis "will destroy New York City." September 8, 2023 Biden Administration Considers …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
September 1, 2023 at 8:47 PM

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Yesterday, Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green and I sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and National Counterterrorism Center Director Christine Abizaid demanding action …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 7:12 PM

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Yesterday, I joined Fox Business to highlight a recent op-ed I penned in response to radical climate activists and their agenda that is harming the energy and national security of Americans. August 25, 202…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 6:31 PM

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Senator Bernie Sanders recently published an op-ed in Fox News titled "Climate Change Is a Threat to Our Planet — And We Must Address It" calling for urgent action to address climate change by shifting away from fossil fuels entirely. …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 6:53 PM

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This week I introduced legislation to allow producers to protect their livestock from Crested Caracaras (tropical black and white falcons that behave like vultures) that are killing, injuring, or causing destruction to livestock. …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 3:58 PM

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This week we hosted the 19th annual West Texas Legislative Summit at Angelo State University in San Angelo. I could not be more proud of this community and how our community is shaping national policy on energy, agriculture, national security, …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 8:51 PM

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We are witnessing heartbreaking tragedies in our communities each day due to the neglect of the southern border by the Biden Administration. July 28, 2023 The Real Cost of an Open Borde…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 10:15 PM

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Pfluger Resolution Supporting Israel Passes House July 21, 2023 Supporting Israel   This week, in advance of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's address to Congress, I introduced a resol…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
July 14, 2023 at 7:57 PM

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Investigating Threats to U.S. National Security in Latin America July 14, 2023 Investigating Threats to U.S. National Security in Latin America I was proud to lead a bipartisan delegat…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 9:45 PM

First Six Months of the Republican Majority

John,   Thank you for the opportunity to serve the 11th District of Texas in Congress. I am proud of the progress we have made in the first six months of the new Republican majority in the House of Representatives.   Read below or click he…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
July 7, 2023 at 8:03 PM

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The first 6 months of our Republican majority July 7, 2023 First 6 Months of the Republican Majority Thank you for the opportunity to serve the 11th District of Texas in Congress. I am…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 5:26 PM

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This week, I reintroduced the Real Emergencies Act with U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.). Our bill clarifies that the President does not have the authority to declare a national emergency on the premise of climate change. …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 7:39 PM

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We are witnessing significant increases in encounters at the southwest border with individuals from countries of concern like the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Russia. June 23, 2023 …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 7:48 PM

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This week, I joined House Republicans in voting to protect law-abiding gun owners from the Biden Administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). June 16, 2023 …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 2:09 PM

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Today, I am proud to introduce a Balanced Budget Amendment for the federal government. Across America, families are forced to make hard decisions to follow their budgets and live within their means, and the federal government should operate …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 7:02 PM

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On Wednesday evening, the House passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act to avoid a catastrophic default on our national debt. June 2, 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act On Wednesday evening, …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
May 26, 2023 at 6:27 PM

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FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Jill Murphy admitted that she has not read the Durham Report May 26, 2023 We Must Confront The CCP’s Grave Security Threat This wee…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 7:07 PM

Pfluger Fly-By Newsletter

Unfortunately, the "Defund the Police" movement has infected our country. We’ve forgotten what it means to support real-life heroes, the men and women in law enforcement who serve our communities every day. …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 11:35 PM

Grilling the EPA Administrator on Anti-Energy Policies

John,   I just had the opportunity to hold the EPA Administrator accountable for the Agency's overreaching actions limiting energy production in the Permian Basin in an Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing.   It was extremely disheartenin…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM

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Yesterday I proudly voted to pass H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023—the only border security package passed by the House of Representatives in decades. May 12, 2023 Passing the …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 8:44 PM

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This week, House Republicans passed our plan to fix the national debt crisis, save nearly $5 trillion in the next ten years, put an end to government programs that are being against our own citizens, and get people back to work …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 7:46 PM

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This week, House Republicans passed our plan to fix the national debt crisis, save nearly $5 trillion in the next ten years, put an end to government programs that are being against our own citizens, and get people back to work …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 6:39 PM

Your thoughts on the debt limit

John,   The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 is the Republican solution to the impending debt limit crisis. The bill saves an estimated $4.5 trillion dollars over the next ten years all while maintaining a strong national defense and protecti…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
April 21, 2023 at 8:19 PM

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House Republicans made a Commitment to America to deliver an economy that’s strong, a nation that’s safe, a future that’s built on freedom, and a government that’s accountable. April 21, 2023 …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 6:02 PM

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I wanted to update you on a current lawsuit concerning Mifepristone, a dangerous chemical abortion drug that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved and deregulated—despite the known safety risks to women. …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 12:05 PM

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Today we give thanks to our Savior Jesus Christ for paying the ultimate sacrifice on the cross to pay the price for our sins. As 1 Peter 2 tells us, "He himself bore our sins," and "by His wounds you have been healed." …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 5:46 PM

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I would like to start out by remembering the precious lives of those lost on Monday at Nashville Christian School: students Evelyn Dieckhaus, William Kinney and Hallie Scruggs, and staff members Mike Hill, Katherine Koonce, and Cynthia Peak, …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 11:53 PM

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Yesterday, Tik Tok CEO Shou Chew testified under oath before Congress for the first time in a House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing. I had the opportunity to directly question March 24, 2023 …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 6:45 PM

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House Republicans are delivering on our promises to restore American energy dominance by introducing H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, a comprehensive energy package to boost oil & gas production in the Permian Basin …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 9:51 PM

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Driving the news this week was the release of President Biden's FY2024 budget. The Presidential Budget indicates the priorities that the administration deems most important to the country. March 10, 2023 …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 7:49 PM

BREAKING: Woke D.C. City Council CAVES to Republicans

John,   The D.C. City Council just CAVED and withdrew their dangerous crime bill that, among other things, would lower the maximum penalties for burglary, carjacking and robbery in Washington, D.C. Their decision to withdraw comes after Ho…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Pfluger Fly-By Newsletter

The Biden Administration recently delivered a ruling to allow 401 (k) investment managers to put money in so-called Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investments without their employee's consent. …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 9:07 PM

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President Biden’s radical, anti-life administration is threatening to declare a public health emergency for abortions—using a measure meant to protect the health and safety of Americans to kill unborn children. …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 6:06 PM

Pfluger Fly-By Newsletter

The Permian Basin is where our nation’s energy debates should take place. Thankfully, this region is poised to solve many of the critical issues facing our nation, and our world. If you listen to the White House, oil-producing regions …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 9:49 PM

Pfluger Fly-By Newsletter

President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address this week, where he made false claims about Republicans and the state of our economy and security. The truth is that his policies have driven our country into an economic …
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 10:28 PM

The State of the Union

Dear John,   Tomorrow, President Biden will deliver the annual State of the Union address to report to Congress and the American people his view on the state of the nation and his legislative goals for the year.   I wish the President coul…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 8:19 PM

Pfluger Fly-By Newsletter

In Washington, the House Republican Majority passed legislation to: → Eliminate the authoritarian COVID vaccine mandate on health care workers; February 3, 2023 I hope you and your fami…
  Rep. August Pfluger · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Pfluger Fly-By Newsletter

This week, the House of Representatives debated H.R. 21, the Strategic Production Response Act. This bill would prohibit the Secretary of Energy from tapping the SPR for reasons other than a severe energy supply interruption until …