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The Historical Ratio Between Dropout and High School Graduate Wages

1 week ago | texasgopvote.com | Alex Nowrasteh

In a 2003 paper, economist George Borjas used an innovative method to controversially find that immigration had a negative effect on the relative wages of native-born workers who compete with immigrants, especially high school dropouts. Borjas’s explanation is simple: the labor demand curve slopes downward. Suffice it to say this paper launched a rush of academics studying the topic (here’s a good summary review of the literature).
E&C Hearing With EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin

1 week ago | texasgopvote.com | August Pfluger

This past week, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin appeared before the Energy and Commerce Committee's Environment Subcommittee for a hearing titled, "The Fiscal Year 2026 Environmental Protection Agency Budget." During the hearing, I thanked Administrator Zeldin for coming to West Texas, commended his efforts to rein in the EPA’s regulatory overreach, and asked about the status of several key policies.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Passes Out of the U.S. House

2 weeks ago | texasgopvote.com | August Pfluger

I am proud that House Republicans united to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act this week. In November, 77 million Americans demanded change, and this vote will go down in history as promises made, promises kept.
What If There Were More than 30 Million Illegal Immigrants?

2 weeks ago | texasgopvote.com | Alex Nowrasteh

Vice President JD Vance and a collection of online conservative commentators have argued that, as president, Joe Biden let in 20 or 30 million illegal immigrants, swelling their population to 30–50 million. These numbers are an exaggeration, but there was a large increase in the illegal immigrant population during the Biden administration.
Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Unleash Military on Enemy Drones in U.S.

2 weeks ago | texasgopvote.com | August Pfluger

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), alongside Rep.
U.S. House Energy & Commerce Republicans Advance Reconciliation Package

3 weeks ago | texasgopvote.com | August Pfluger

This past week, I participated in the House Energy and Commerce Committee's full committee markup to advance President Trump's agenda through the 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill.' Despite more than twenty-six hours of Democrat distractions, falsehoods, and baseless debate, Energy and Commerce Republicans stayed focused on delivering real, commonsense results for the American people.
Calling for a Complete & Permanent Suspension of Iran's Nuclear Program

3 weeks ago | texasgopvote.com | August Pfluger

As Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, I led 177 of my colleagues in the U.S. House expressing unwavering support for President Trump's clear-eyed approach to the complete and permanent suspension of Iran's nuclear program. Senator Pete Ricketts led the letter in the Senate, garnering additional support from 52 U.S. Republican Senators. The previous administration's misguided policies allowed Iran to reach the brink of nuclear breakout.
Defunding Confucius Institutes on U.S. College Campuses

3 weeks ago | texasgopvote.com | August Pfluger

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed my legislation to keep the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) out of American classrooms and universities. Under the guise of promoting Chinese language and culture, the CCP has spent years establishing and operating Confucius Institutes throughout the country for malign purposes.
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum at RSC Lunch

3 weeks ago | texasgopvote.com | August Pfluger

I was honored to host U.S. Interior Secretary and Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council Doug Burgum at this week's Republican Study Committee (RSC) Lunch. Secretary Burgum discussed his goals to unleash American energy, including oil, gas, and coal, through enhanced leasing and permitting efficiencies. He also discussed how utilizing and strengthening energy production can reduce the nation's deficit.
U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security Advances Budget Recommendations

1 month ago | texasgopvote.com | August Pfluger

U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security Republicans voted to advance our budget recommendations this week to continue President Trump's border security successes by funding bold border security efforts for many years to come.