I have always been proud to be an American, but feel incredibly proud after such a historic moment.
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – I was honored to attend President Trump's joint address to Congress where he laid out an aggressive plan for the future of our country, I chaired my first Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism & Intelligence hearing, met with a plethora of constituents from Texas-11, hosted U.S. Senator Susan Collins at an RSC Lunch, introduced legislation to rescind former President Biden's ban on liquefied natural gas exports, and much more.
America is Back
Last Tuesday, President Trump delivered one of the most consequential addresses in the last two decades, reaffirming America's unwavering commitment to strength, security, and the renewal of the American Dream. His doctrine of peace through strength has put our enemies on notice, while February's record-low illegal border crossings prove that when America has serious leadership in the White House, we get results. I have always been proud to be an American, but I feel incredibly proud after witnessing such a historic moment.It is important to note that for four years, I stood for former President Biden in his addresses out of respect for the office of the President, yet unfortunately, my Democrat colleagues refused to stand once. They did not stand for President Trump, for the family of Laken Riley, for a young boy who fought childhood cancer, or for a young woman who was injured by a biological man in a volleyball match. Despite their blatant disrespect during the address, we will continue to fight for a more perfect union.
I commend President Trump for his leadership, and I am committed to working in lockstep with him to secure results for the hardworking men and women in Texas-11! Texas is the best place to live and raise a family, and I intend to keep it that way.
- Watch here for my full response to President Trump's joint address to Congress.
I reintroduced the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act this week to depoliticize the export of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) by eliminating the requirement for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to authorize its export and instead giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) sole authority over the approval process.
President Biden spent four years pandering to progressive climate extremists instead of unleashing American energy production to provide our allies with a secure, affordable energy source. This legislation is crucial to undo one of the Biden Administration's many ill-advised decisions to halt the approval process for LNG exports, which restricted America's then-booming natural gas exports.
We finally have a President back in office who understands that having efficient, reliable, and affordable energy is the key to U.S. national security. With President Trump back in the White House, alongside the incredible leadership of Energy Secretary Chris Wright, I look forward to pushing for this legislation to become law.
- Read more about it in the Daily Caller here
As Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, I chaired the subcommittee's first hearing of the 119th Congress to examine how terrorists use online networks for recruitment and radicalization. I specifically asked the witnesses for their expert opinions on how America can protect First Amendment rights while simultaneously taking proactive measures to prevent future terrorist attacks.
Since 9/11, the Homeland Security Committee has worked tirelessly to ensure that our nation understands the threats the U.S. faces. Unfortunately, we began this year with an ISIS-inspired terror attack that killed fourteen people and injured dozens more on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. This hearing was urgent as our nation must address online radicalization before it's too late.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact my office if we can ever be of assistance.
Congressman August Pfluger represents a total of 29 Counties in Texas’ 11th Congressional District – which includes the cities of San Angelo, Llano, Brownwood, Granbury, Midland, Odessa, and much of the top Oil & Gas Producing Region in America, West Texas' Permian Basin.
