Pfluger has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
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Supports sanctions and restrictions targeting IranPfluger sponsored the Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023 (HR.6201), which attracted between 100 and 199 cosponsors, and introduced a bill to rescind waivers and licenses related to Iran (HR.2575). He also sponsored the Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act (HR.3926), which addresses the entry of individuals with terrorist ties into the United States.
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Seeks restrictions on Chinese government-linked entitiesPfluger sponsored the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act (HR.881), which would direct the Department of Homeland Security to impose restrictions on Confucius Institutes and related organizations designated as entities of concern. He also sponsored the UPRISERS Act (HR.2273), which relates to policy toward entities connected to foreign adversaries.
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Opposes continuing appropriations measuresPfluger voted against the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act (HR.5860) and against a further continuing appropriations measure for the fiscal year ending September 30 (HR.2872), both of which became law. Both votes were cast against the majority of his party.
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Sponsors broadband accountability and tracking legislationPfluger introduced the Broadband Buildout Accountability Act (HR.1579), which addresses oversight of broadband deployment, and the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act (HR.1343), which would establish federal tracking mechanisms for broadband infrastructure. Both bills have been reintroduced across multiple Congresses.
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Introduced legislation on elections and energy policyPfluger sponsored the No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act (HR.882), which would restrict non-citizens from administering U.S. elections, and the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act (HR.313), which would repeal a tax on natural gas. He also proposed a constitutional amendment (HJRES.31) and sponsored a joint resolution of congressional disapproval that was enacted (HJRES.35).
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
August Lee Pfluger represents Texas's 11th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, a seat he has held since January 3, 2021. His district covers much of West Texas. Pfluger is a member of the Republican Party and previously served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force before entering elected office.
In the House, Pfluger has sponsored legislation across national security, energy, elections, and telecommunications. He introduced the Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023 (HR.6201) and a bill to rescind Iran-related waivers and licenses (HR.2575). On election administration, he sponsored the No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act (HR.882). In the energy sector, he sponsored the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act (HR.313). On telecommunications and broadband, he introduced both the Broadband Buildout Accountability Act (HR.1579) and the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act (HR.1343). He also sponsored the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act (HR.881) and the Counter SNIPER Act (HR.9282, HR.883), addressing security threats. A joint resolution he sponsored providing for congressional disapproval of an executive agency rule was enacted (HJRES.35). On appropriations votes, he voted against continuing appropriations measures including HR.5860 and HR.2872.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
Pfluger raised $2.6M this cycle, with 69.6% of receipts coming from "other" sources — dominated by transfers from Pfluger Victory Committee, a joint fundraising committee that contributed $1.4M. Direct individual giving accounted for 24.1% of receipts, with itemized contributions making up 63.5% of that share, and PACs contributed 6.2%. Named PAC contributors include American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC, Cheniere PAC, Valero Political Action Committee, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association Political Action Committee. Outside spending in the cycle totaled $462K supporting Pfluger, with top spenders Energy Security PAC at $233K and With Honor Fund, Inc. at $214K; no notable outside spending opposed him.
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