November 5th, 2021

Once again, Democrats have spent another week attempting to peddle President Biden's big-government through Congress - cramming in last-minute votes on President Biden's Build Back Better agenda and their GND so-called "Infrastructure" Bill. If these bills pass, all hard-working Americans will suffer tax increases, energy and manufacturing jobs will be outsourced out of the country, half a trillion dollars will be spent on misguided green new deals policies, and our children and grandchildren will be saddled with unbearable debt due to the countless other big-government programs.

As we saw this past week on the national stage in places like Virginia and New Jersey, the American people are rejecting these terrible policies. Here on the Hill, I am standing with you to protect parents, safeguard freedoms, and keep your money in your wallet.

Standing Up for Texans

With the Biden Administration at the helm, our country is facing more threats than ever before. More than 1.7 million immigrants have poured into our country in a single year. Biden’s solution to this problem? Payoffs of $450,000—nearly half a million dollars—to reward illegal immigrants who broke our laws and criminally crossed the border.
 
I am supporting the Illegal Immigration Payoff Prohibition Act - to block President Biden from cutting the $450,000 checks.
 
This week President Biden also announced his tyrannical OSHA rule to force COVID-19 vaccines on workers across our country. No one should be forced to lose their job if they choose to make a different medical decision than President Biden. Our economy is already suffering a major supply chain crisis, labor shortage, and spiking inflation. Mass layoffs due to the vaccine mandate will destroy lives and further damage our economy.
 
I’m in the process of introducing legislation to rescind this unconstitutional OSHA mandate, and I have been working diligently against this tyrannical mandate since it was first brought up by President Biden.
 
In September, I introduced the Health Freedom for All Act, to clarify that OSHA does not have the authority to force employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccines or testing.
 
I have also authored and signed multiple letters to President Biden and the Biden Administration highlighting the impact of the mandate on healthcare workers, border patrol, first responders, and more.
 
I will continue to use all tools available to fight against this extreme mandate.

Follow along with my latest efforts to protect your rights and freedoms here.
Protecting American Energy

Last week, I led eighty of my colleagues in introducing a resolution to oppose Democrats' natural gas tax on our businesses, workers, and families that would reduce our GDP by $9 Billion, raise energy bills for every American, and kill at least 90,0000 jobs.

A natural gas tax is a tax increase on every single American that will disproportionately harm working families, famers and ranchers, and our energy producers in the Permian Basin.

Companies in my district are suffering under President Biden's policies and have told me first-hand how they are experiencing delays and hurdles to production. With the introduction of my resolution, I am standing up against yet another Democrat attack on the American oil and gas industry. My bill will protect American-made energy, and keep our Texan industries prosperous.

Click here to read the resolution.
Standing with Israel

House Republicans stood together this week to implore the Biden Administration to reconsider their proposal to reopen the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem and provide separate diplomatic services to Palestinians. President Biden's proposal to open a separate consulate would promote division in Jerusalem and undermine US diplomatic efforts that would harm Israel.

I continue to stand in strong support of Israel, our closest ally in the Middle East.

Read the full letter here.
Honoring our Brave Veterans

As Veterans day approaches, it is important that we pause to remember all that our brave service men and women have sacrificed.

I had the honor to highlight a few of our district veterans on the House Floor this past Thursday. But these are just a few of the many veterans from our District who have served our country and made us proud.

Watch my Floor speech here or below.
I also had the privilege to work with Operation Gratitude in packaging thousands of care packages to be distributed to veterans and their families. I was so impressed with the family and friends of service members who took the time and energy to care for our veterans!

Thank you to all of our veterans. Our country stands with. Your bravery and courage are not forgotten. Your sacrifice is valued. Thank you for keeping America safe and secure!
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Rep. August Pfluger
Member of Congress