Pfluger: 'A Shameful Record Driven by Democrat Dysfunction'

WASHINGTON, DC — In response to marking the longest government shutdown in American history, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement. 

"Today (November 5) marks the longest government shutdown in American history – a shameful record driven by Democrat dysfunction. While I voted more than a month ago to fund the government, Democrats have weaponized this shutdown for political gain, and hardworking Americans are paying the price. Critical resources and services are drying up, our service members are being distracted from their mission, and air traffic controllers, border agents, and federal employees are working without pay. The American people deserve better than partisan games. It's time for Democrats to end the theatrics and reopen the government. To everyone in TX-11, I am infuriated that your well-being has been jeopardized for 36 days now. I say it often, but if you are in need of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office. My offices are open and my team is ready to help."

REMINDER: Support is Available for Individuals Impacted by the Democrats' Government Shutdown

During the shutdown, Congressman Pfluger has been working tirelessly to ensure his constituents are taken care of. 

On day one of the shutdown, Congressman Pfluger launched an FAQ page on his website to serve as a resource for constituents impacted by the shutdown. This resource page can be found HERE.

Congressman Pfluger has also hosted town halls in Garden City, Brownwood, Llano, and Mason to hear directly from constituents, honor local leaders, and take questions during the shutdown. The message was clear from Texans at each town hall: Democrats must quit the political theatrics and open the government. 

Congressman Pflguer also convened local officials, financial institutions, and service organizations in San Angelo for a roundtable to discuss financial assistance programs available to help individuals impacted by the government shutdown. During the roundtable and following press conference, banks announced 0% interest loans, United Way announced they are providing gift cards, gas cards, energy assistance programs, clothing assistance programs, food assistance programs, and more, and the City of San Angelo announced plans to extend bill payments for anyone experiencing financial uncertainty because of the shutdown. A recap of this event and the resources available for constituents can be found HERE.

Additionally, in his weekly newsletter, the Pfluger Fly-By, Congressman Pfluger has highlighted the work he has been doing week by week despite the shutdown. He has also continually shared updated resources for his constituents. In the most recent Fly-By, Congressman Pfluger addressed SNAP benefits being threatened for thousands of vulnerable Americans and provided addresses for local food banks throughout his district for people in need. A copy of the most recent newsletter can be found HERE. 

ICYMI: Congressman Pfluger has been delivering his message on the Democrats' shutdown to constituents on media platforms throughout TX-11 and across America

Within the first week of the shutdown, Congressman Pfluger joined the KXYL Morning Show in Brownwood with Celinda Hawkins and JR Williams, the KWEL Morning Show in Midland with Craig Anderson, and the KOXE Morning Show in Brownwood with Jeff Duncan. He also joined CBS7 and Newswest 9 in Odessa. A recap of these interviews can be found HERE. 

Congressman Pfluger later joined Big Country Politics with Manny Diaz, again on the KWEL Morning Show in Midland with Craig Anderson, and Mornings with Maria on Fox Business. He also sat down with Ruth Campbell from the Odessa American and joined Fox West Texas in San Angelo. A recap of these interviews can be found HERE.

Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01) also joined Congressman Pfluger on KWEL 1070. A recap of that interview can be found HERE. 

As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) and a 20+ year fighter pilot and Air Force Reservist, Congressman Pfluger joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Leadership members in a press conference on day 28 of the Democrats' reckless government shutdown. A summary and copy of Congressman Pfluger's remarks can be found HERE.

Congressman Plfuger also joined the RSC's 'Right to the Point' Podcast with Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise. The episode can be found HERE.

He has also joined Brian Kilmeade on Fox News Radio, Ben Shapiro on the Daily Wire, Trey Gowdy on Sunday Night in America on Fox News, and more.