Bill includes $12 billion to reimburse Texas for costs it should never have had to bear during the Biden Border Crisis
By Cong. August Pfluger
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Texas Insider Report) — In November, 77 million Americans demanded change, and this vote this past week – where House Republicans united to pass the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" – will go down in history as "promises made, promises kept." I am proud that this legislation reverses four years of failed Democrat policies, will restore American energy dominance, will deliver vital support to our farmers and ranchers, will securing historic tax cuts for hardworking families and rein in wasteful government spending, and made the strongest investment in border security in decades.
This legislation delivers all that – and more – for every American.
It also includes $12 billion to reimburse the great state of Texas for costs it should never have had to bear during the previous administration’s border crisis. For four years, Texas was forced to protect its border when the federal government failed to.Those days are now over, and I was proud to spearhead this effort.
- You can read about my efforts to secure this win in San Angelo LIVE HERE.
- And immediately following its passage, I joined 'Wake Up America' on Newsmax. Watch my full interview HERE.
As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), I had the pleasure of hosting National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett at this week's RSC members meeting.
Hearing from Director Hassett was critical and timely as Republicans worked tirelessly to finalize negotiations on the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Energy & Commerce Committee Hearing With EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin
This last week, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin appeared before the Energy & Commerce Committee's Environment Subcommittee for a hearing titled, "The Fiscal Year 2026 Environmental Protection Agency Budget." During the hearing, I thanked Administrator Zeldin for coming to West Texas, commended his efforts to rein in the EPA’s regulatory overreach, and asked about the status of several key policies.
Under the previous administration, the EPA was weaponized against American energy producers in the Permian Basin and across the country.
In stark contrast, the Trump Administration and Administrator Zeldin are rolling back burdensome regulations and ensuring that the EPA works with Congress and industry leaders to advance commonsense policies.
In stark contrast, the Trump Administration and Administrator Zeldin are rolling back burdensome regulations and ensuring that the EPA works with Congress and industry leaders to advance commonsense policies.
These policies aim to protect our environment while supporting robust energy production.
- Watch my full exchange with Administrator Zeldin here.
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.
