March 7, 2025

Welcome back to the weekly Pfluger Fly-By, a collection of events and happenings to keep you updated on everything I am doing week by week to represent you in Congress.

This week, I was honored to attend President Trump’s joint address to Congress where he laid out an aggressive plan for the future of our country, I chaired my first Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence hearing, met with a plethora of constituents from Texas-11, hosted U.S. Senator Susan Collins at RSC Lunch, introduced legislation to rescind former President Biden’s ban on liquefied natural gas exports, and much more.

I have included some photos and highlights from the week. You can also find information on how my office can help you with any federal problems you may be having. As always, please do not hesitate to contact my office if we can ever be of assistance.

Best,

America is Back Under the Leadership of President Trump

On Tuesday, President Trump delivered one of the most consequential addresses in the last two decades, reaffirming America’s unwavering commitment to strength, security, and the renewal of the American Dream. His doctrine of peace through strength has put our enemies on notice, while February’s record-low illegal border crossings prove that when America has serious leadership in the White House, we get results. I have always been proud to be an American, but I feel incredibly proud after witnessing such a historic moment.

It is important to note that for four years, I stood for former President Biden in his addresses out of respect for the office of the President, yet unfortunately, my Democrat colleagues refused to stand once. They did not stand for President Trump, for the family of Laken Riley, for a young boy who fought childhood cancer, or for a young woman who was injured by a biological man in a volleyball match. Despite their blatant disrespect during the address, we will continue to fight for a more perfect union.

I commend President Trump for his leadership, and I am committed to working in lockstep with him to secure results for the hardworking men and women in Texas-11! Texas is the best place to live and raise a family, and I intend to keep it that way.

Watch here for my full response to President Trump’s joint address to Congress.

Rescinding Biden’s Ban on LNG Exports

I reintroduced the Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act this week to depoliticize the export of American liquefied natural gas (LNG) by eliminating the requirement for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to authorize its export and instead giving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) sole authority over the approval process.

President Biden spent four years pandering to progressive climate extremists instead of unleashing American energy production to provide our allies with a secure, affordable energy source. This legislation is crucial to undo one of the Biden Administration’s many ill-advised decisions to halt the approval process for LNG exports, which restricted America’s then-booming natural gas exports.

We finally have a President back in office who understands that having efficient, reliable, and affordable energy is the key to U.S. national security. With President Trump back in the White House, alongside the incredible leadership of Energy Secretary Chris Wright, I look forward to pushing for this legislation to become law. Read more about it in the Daily Caller here.

First Counterterrorism Subcommittee Hearing of the 119th Congress

As Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, I chaired the subcommittee’s first hearing of the 119th Congress to examine how terrorists use online networks for recruitment and radicalization. I specifically asked the witnesses for their expert opinions on how America can protect First Amendment rights while simultaneously taking proactive measures to prevent future terrorist attacks.

Since 9/11, the Homeland Security Committee has worked tirelessly to ensure that our nation understands the threats the U.S. faces. Unfortunately, we began this year with an ISIS-inspired terror attack that killed fourteen people and injured dozens more on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. This hearing was urgent as our nation must address online radicalization before it’s too late.

Watch my full opening remarks during the hearing here and my full line of questioning here.

RSC Lunch with U.S. Senator Susan Collins

I was grateful to host U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, at this week’s Republican Study Committee Lunch. I look forward to working together across both chambers to fund the government and tackle the national debt.

Discussing the Future of NIL

I joined my colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade in discussing the future of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) during this week’s hearing. Congress must address NIL and draft balanced legislation to benefit the future of our student athletes. I was especially thrilled to ask Anthony Egbo, from Abilene Christian University, about his experience as a student athlete. Anthony represented our region on the panel of witnesses extremely well, and all of Texas should be very proud of him. Watch my full line of questioning here or below.

Texas in Washington D.C.

This week, I met with several community leaders and partners in Washington, which is always a pleasure. Thank you all for taking the time to discuss how we can implement smart, commonsense policies to strengthen Texas-11!

2025 Congressional Art Competition

My office is accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. This competition gives high school students from across Texas-11 the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building.

This year’s theme is ‘Texas to Me’ and students will have until April 21st to submit their artwork. Information on the Congressional Art Competition, including how to apply, can be found on the Congressman’s website by clicking here.

RULES

• Artwork must be two-dimensional and original in concept, design, and execution. Art must follow the theme of ‘Texas to Me.’
• The artwork’s dimensions can be no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. Accepted mediums for the two-dimensional artwork are as follows:
• Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
• Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.)
• Collages: must be two-dimensional
• Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints
• Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
• Computer-generated art
• Photographs

Students are highly encouraged to review the competition’s complete rules and regulations on our congressional website or contact Carol Cunningham in the Llano District Office at [email protected] with any questions.

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