U.S. Representative for Texas’s 11th District
August Pfluger
Position · +0.63
- In office
- House 2021–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 36% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13% · Economics and Public Finance 8%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce · Homeland Security
- Bills on
- Health · Armed Forces and National Security · Science, Technology, Communications
- Age
- 47
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Pfluger has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Counterterrorism and Intelligence (Homeland Security)
- Energy and Commerce · 15th in seniority on the majority side
- Homeland Security · 5th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 7022 Mystic Alerts Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 7443 I&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 9616 EMRTAI Authorization Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 1343 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Pfluger’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Pfluger breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Pfluger voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 8% · 4 of 50 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Pfluger broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Pfluger is saying
All 19 statements and posts-
Pfluger's Mystic Alerts Act Heads to President Trump's Desk
Announced passage of Mystic Alerts Act to modernize emergency alert infrastructure.
“I am grateful that the Mystic Alerts Act is now heading to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. The July 4th floods of 2025 were a heartbreaking tragedy that claimed lives across our state. My legislation will ensure that Americans in rural areas receive life-saving alerts when disaster strikes and traditional…”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to establish security standards for undersea submarine cables.
“Our foreign adversaries are investing in the undersea cables that carry over 95% of our international data, and they're doing it to undermine our national and economic security. The United States Submarine Cable Security Policy Act of 2026 sets clear, consistent security standards so we can keep bad actors out of our…”
Submarine Cable Security Policy ActInternational AffairsAI-read
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Pfluger's Bill to Deliver Medicaid Accountability Included in Fraud-Fighting Legislative Package
Introduced bill requiring state Medicaid programs to designate fiscal accountability official.
“Every dollar lost to fraud, waste, and improper payments is a dollar taken from patients who depend on Medicaid and from the taxpayers who fund it. My legislation puts a single, accountable official in charge of Medicaid claims processing, payment integrity, financial reporting, and internal controls in each state.…”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Pfluger Introduces Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act
Introduced bill to fund AI security research and strengthen national defense.
“As AI becomes more deeply woven into our economy and our national defense, we cannot afford to leave it vulnerable to those who would exploit it. Adversaries are already looking for ways to manipulate these systems, and we must stay ahead of them. The Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act puts American…”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Rep. Pfluger Helps Secure $20 Million for City of San Angelo Infrastructure Improvements
Secured $20 million for San Angelo infrastructure improvements near Goodfellow Air Force Base.
“The Christoval Road Improvement Project will modernize aging infrastructure along Goodfellow Air Force Base's south side, easing traffic, supporting utility upgrades, and helping San Angelo grow. I'm proud to have helped secure this funding and will keep fighting to make sure our military communities have the…”
Transportation and Public WorksAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Yea Jul 3, 2025, roll 189Mentions H.R. 7148 · voted Yea Feb 3, 2026, roll 413
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Rep. Pfluger Holds Roundtables with Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce
Held roundtables with Midland and Odessa chambers of commerce on business challenges.
CommerceAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Pfluger voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 3 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Pfluger’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
61 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 8 significant (got a roll call vote), 52 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 overturned federal rules
- H.J.Res. 35 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".Became law Mar 14, 2025 · Environmental ProtectionOverturns a federal rule
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 64 sponsored billsSponsored 64 (House median 25) · cosponsored 354 (median 289), 16 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Armed Forces and National Security, Science, Technology, Communications.
- H.R. 10695 To provide for certain requirements with respect to the landing and operation of submarine cables in the United States, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7773 Field Integration of Homeland Intelligence Act of 2026Unknown; bill title does not indicate substantive policy content. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10633 Medicaid Integrity and Fiscal Accountability ActIntroduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8990 Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10594 Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.J.Res. 212 Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 1094 Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10197 Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation ActCommerce · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 89% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 60% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 60 | 75% | Pro |
| Energy | 37 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 75% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 85% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 84% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Education | 15 | 67% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Taxation | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RMatt Van EppsTN-799%agreement
- RDusty JohnsonSD-AL99%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Pfluger most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Pfluger’s campaign raised $3.2M: $729K (23%) from individuals and $183K (6%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.9M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Pfluger
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 278.
- National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (Nreca) Trade association PAC
- National Cattlemen's Beef Association Trade association PAC
- National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Pfluger this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inPfluger’s own leadership PAC: Raptor PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Pfluger’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TX-11Republican2021–present
Seat
- State
- Texas
- District
- 11
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 47
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3605
2202 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Killeen, Brownwood, San Angelo, Llano, Midland, Odessa
- Website
- pfluger.house.gov
- RepAugustPfluger
- repaugustpfluger
- YouTube
- UC8bJT16wpa7co50ELvpMTTg
Elsewhere
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