CONGRESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT/
Rep. August Pfluger, TX-11
Rep. August Pfluger is a retired military veteran serving his first term representing Texas' 11th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Committee on Homeland Security.
both Republican and Democrat, knew about Trevor Reed. I wanted them to know his name and how much he matters. He is a patriot, Texan, Marine, Boy Scout, and the son of Paula and Joey. Most importantly he is an American—and he loves this country.
What pieces of legislation or initiatives from this Congress on behalf of the Texas 11th district are you most proud of?
Together with my colleagues in Congress, and his parents’ tireless efforts, we repeatedly raised Trevor’s case to the Administration—eventually getting the attention of the Secretary of State and President Biden himself.
I am fortunate to represent the Permian Basin, which accounts for approximately 40 percent of U.S. oil production and 15 percent of our natural gas production. The Permian is the largest secure supply of crude oil in the world—serving as a key geopolitical tool for America and our allies. One of my top priorities in Congress is setting a national energy policy that not only provides cheap, abundant and ever-cleaner energy to American families, but also ensures our allies can power their economies without relying on malign actors.
I am so proud that so many in our government put patriotism over politics in our work to bring Trevor home. This is what our country needs more of.
“Midland Over Moscow” and the “American Energy Freedom Act” are the two most important pieces of legislation I’ve offered this Congress. Both pieces of legislation direct the Administration to use American resources to keep the U.S. and our allies safe and no longer dependent on our foreign adversaries for energy.
Your Energy Freedom Act legislation covered everything from Federal Lands leasing, to federal permitting and regulations targeted at the industry. How has the reception been from your colleagues in the House, specifically from those on the other side of the aisle? Where do you see a headway being made? President Biden willingly gave away American energy independence through his assault on the oil and gas industry. We must have an energy security strategy that puts American production at the forefront.
They will force the Biden Administration to develop an energy security strategy and fuel the world with American — not Russian — energy, permanently halt the Nord Stream II pipeline, establish a fair regulatory structure for producers here at home, and unleash American Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) exports to fill the needs of our allies.
With over $5 national average gas prices and record-high inflation largely due to high energy costs, I am hopeful that my colleagues in Congress will recognize the importance of energy security and join Sen. Ted Cruz and me in our legislation to restore American energy dominance.
One of the most rewarding and meaningful missions in Congress has been advocating for the release of Trevor Reed and welcoming him home to the United States.
We do have some bipartisan support for our pro-energy policies, but more work needs to be done in persuading others on the importance of the long-term use of thermal energy sources, especially U.S. produced natural gas. Industry can play a vital role in this effort; we have a great story in Texas, we need to tell it.
Trevor is a U.S. Marine Veteran from Granbury, Texas, who was unlawfully detained in a horrible Russian labor camp since 2019. Finally, after nearly three years of incarceration, he was brought back safely to U.S. soil on April 28, 2022. When I came into office in January of 2021, I made it my mission to make sure that all 435 of my colleagues, 32
Well Servicing Magazine/June 2022
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