August Pfluger — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Texas, 2026

August Pfluger supports measures to secure U.S. elections by preventing noncitizens from voting. He introduced legislation to prohibit noncitizen residents of Washington, D.C., from voting in local elections and a constitutional amendment to prevent noncitizens from voting, citing national sovereignty and election security. He also voted for the SAVE America Act, requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo identification for voting. He advocates for securing the southern border to combat drug cartels and human trafficking.

“Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, which is why protecting them from noncitizen influence is essential to our nation’s sovereignty and will ensure America has a flourishing democracy for decades to come," Pfluger told Fox News Digital.”

August Pfluger introduced H.R. 6538, known as the More Affordable Care Act, which aims to reduce healthcare costs by establishing a Health Freedom Waiver Program for states and introducing Trump Health Freedom Accounts. He also voted to pass the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. Pfluger supports enhancing price transparency and promoting competition in healthcare to ensure affordability for American families, as outlined in the Republican Study Committee's Reconciliation 2.0 framework.

““In this plan, it would go to their health savings account so that they would get it directly,” Pfluger, chair of the influential Republican Study Committee, told the Tribune. “They could see that as a tangible way to take control and be able to have a little more transparency.” (Source: The Texas Tribune, December 19, 2025)”

August Pfluger has consistently voted against environmental protection bills, reflected in his 0% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. He supports permitting reform and introduced the FENCES Act (H.R. 6409) to prevent states from being penalized for foreign emissions, aiming to protect energy producers from compliance issues. He also advocates for developing the domestic energy workforce.

“Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I am speaking in favor of H.R. 6409 The Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act, also known as the Fences Act. States can be pushed into non-attainment because of pollution that they do not control and cannot prevent. Smoke from Canadian wildfires, emissions drifting across the southern border, or other foreign sources can overwhelm local air quality readings, even when states are fully compliant and acting in good faith. The Clean Air Act has long acknowledged this problem. Congress intentionally allowed states to account for foreign emissions when those emissions interfere with attainment. That balance was disrupted when EPA guidance under the last administration sharply narrowed - Rep. August Pfluger, Pfluger.house.gov, January 22, 2026”

Congressman August Pfluger supports pro-life policies, citing the inherent dignity of human life and a moral obligation to protect the unborn. He introduced the Second Chance at Life Act to establish federal informed consent requirements for abortion pills, ensuring women receive complete information on options and potential reversal. Pfluger also introduced the Conscience Protection Act of 2025, safeguarding healthcare providers who refuse to participate in abortions based on their beliefs. He has co-sponsored seven pro-life bills.

““The beginning of each year marks a period of reflection for the more than 62 million lives lost to abortions,” says Congressman Pfluger. “There is no greater priority than upholding the inherent dignity of human life. Today I am reaffirming my commitment to support pro-life policies and give a voice to the voiceless. I will do everything in my power to protect and defend the unborn.” (Congressman August Pfluger, Pfluger.house.gov, February 2, 2021)”

August Pfluger voted against the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R. 8035), which provided $60.1 billion in security assistance to Ukraine. He supported the Israel Security Assistance Support Act (H.R. 8369) to ensure immediate delivery of security aid to Israel. Pfluger, a combat veteran, states his career focus is on national security and fighting foreign threats such as ISIS, China, and Russia. He also supported an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 2670) that would strike a provision on nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles.

“As a 20-year combat veteran and national security advisor to President Donald Trump, I’ve spent my entire career fighting to keep our country safe. As our next U.S. Congressman, I’ll keep up the fight against foreign threats like ISIS, China, and Russia. - August Pfluger (Ballotpedia)”

August Pfluger supports initiatives for high school students, such as the Congressional Art Competition and the Congressional Youth Advisory Council, to encourage engagement in government and community service. He also advocates for "Trump Accounts," a policy he highlights for building financial literacy through direct experience, aiming to foster independent citizens invested in America's economic success rather than dependency on Washington.

“Financial literacy built through direct experience is a different thing from financial literacy acquired in a classroom, and it tends to last. Critics will call this a government program. They are not wrong about the mechanism, but they are wrong about the outcome. This is a one-time government investment designed to produce independent, financially literate citizens who own a real stake in America's economic success and our exceptional capitalist system. The goal is not to make families dependent on Washington; it is to ensure that the next generation never has to be. Our great nation will hear a lot of promises this evening during the president’s address, but Trump Accounts are not one of them. This program is”

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