Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Pfluger says he is fighting to protect Christians and other religious groups’ right to practice their faith freely and without government interference. He presents this as a position, without naming a specific law or other measure he would use.
Context: The site does not specify a particular measure or legal standard for this policy.
Pfluger says he supports a “culture of life” that honors innocent human life from conception until natural death. His campaign site lists the Prohibiting Federal Emergencies for Abortion Act among legislation he filed and says it would defend unborn children “under any circumstances.”
Context: The site does not explain how the act would work or define the circumstances it covers.
August Pfluger says he is defending the Second Amendment and supports all law-abiding citizens’ right to keep and bear arms for their own protection and their families’ protection. He does not identify a specific legislative or other step for advancing this position.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
August Pfluger says he supports Texas oil and gas producers and is working toward total energy independence for the country. He identifies the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act as a step to prevent enforcement of a natural gas tax; the campaign site says President Trump signed the bill into law. Pfluger also says he passed the first major energy permitting reform in more than 40 years, as part of his effort to advance American energy security.
Context: The site does not define “total energy independence” or provide details of the permitting reform.
Pfluger says he will stand up for farmers and ranchers and defend the rural values he associates with Texas. He says he authored and co-signed several pieces of legislation to defend farmers and ranchers from burdensome regulations, but does not identify those bills or describe further steps in this pledge.
Context: The site does not identify the legislation or specify what regulations it would address.
Pfluger says the southern border must be secured to protect citizens from drug cartels, human traffickers, and illegal immigrants, and says he is leading efforts to strengthen immigration enforcement and reduce illegal immigration. He says he has authored and co-sponsored legislation to strengthen enforcement and border infrastructure, and that he fought to seal cartel tunnels, identify known and suspected terrorists crossing the border, and close migrant camps in his district.
Context: The site does not provide details about the legislation or describe how the listed efforts would be carried out.