March 11, 2022
American Energy Dominance

The Permian Basin stands ready to provide energy security for the U.S. and our partners and allies around the world. It’s time to finally put Midland Over Moscow. This week we took that message directly to the President at a press conference I hosted with the Republican Study Committee and Congressman Jim Banks.
 
Many of my Republican colleagues, including Congressman Steve Scalise and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, joined me as we stood in front of our nation and called for long overdue action from President Biden's Administration.
 
Step one was banning Russian oil imports and supporting Ukraine. Now it is time for step two - prioritizing American-made energy before all else. 
Our nation produces some of the cleanest energy in the world. Unfortunately, the President and my colleagues on the other side of the aisle refuse to acknowledge that fact and fully unleash our energy producing capabilities. As gas prices climb, President Biden could easily look to energy producers in the Permian Basin to help meet the world’s energy needs. Instead, the President has chosen to pander and provide sanction relief to dictators in Iran and Venezuela in exchange for their oil.
 
The Democrats’ radical climate agenda is hurting our national security and enriching other countries with authoritarian regimes. Instead of calling the 10 million American workers who produce energy every single day, we are outsourcing production to adversaries like Russia, Iran and Venezuela who are harming our environment.
 
This week I also took that message to the House Floor to advocate for American energy production. We can’t just be energy independent. We must be energy dominant. You can watch my remarks here or below.
Sunday Morning Futures
 
This past Sunday, I joined Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures to outline the current situation in Ukraine and how it is affecting our gas prices at home.
 
We have abundant natural resources in the Permian Basin. We can provide energy security to not only our country, but our partners and allies around the world. I continue to advocate for putting West Texas to work – and prioritizing Midland over Moscow!
 
Watch our segment here or below to hear me outline the steps President Biden must immediately take to restore American energy dominance.
Banning Russian Oil
 
Wednesday night, I voted to ban Russian oil imports. Enough is enough.
 
Do you support my vote? You can give your feedback in my survey found here.
 
Stronger Border Security
 
President Biden’s border crisis continues to grow as U.S. Border Patrol encounters migrants from countries which the U.S. Department of State assesses as having a high threat of terrorism – including Iraq and Syria. Yet the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website does not publish numbers from all countries of concern. Why are these numbers being hidden?
 
The American People have a right to know who is attempting to enter our country under President Biden. I sent a letter alongside some of my colleagues on the House Homeland Security Committee to the Commissioner of the CBP calling for greater transparency. Read our letter here. 

Stronger Energy Security
 
Congressman Kelly Armstrong and I sent a letter to President Biden imploring him to prioritize American energy. Read our letter here or below. 
Academy Night this Friday
 
Today, March 11, my office is hosting an Academy Night at San Saba High School. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about United States Service academies.
 
I myself am a graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy, and I know first hand that the Service Appointment process can appear intimidating. I hope you can attend our Service Academy this Friday to learn more. This event is open to all students, parents, counselors, and educators who want to learn about the Service Academy nomination process and meet with representatives from Service Academies, Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), and my office.
 
All details are in the flyer below. I hope you can attend!
Upcoming Sterling City Town Hall
 
On Monday, March 14th, I will be hosting a town hall meeting in Sterling City at the Community Center. I hope you will be able to join me to share any thoughts, ideas, or concerns you may have.
 
WHAT: Town Hall Meeting
WHO: U.S. Rep. August Pfluger
WHEN: Monday, March 14th from 9:00 – 10:00am.
WHERE: Community Center
        3rd St & Main Street
        Sterling City, TX
 
I look forward to seeing you there!
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