WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman August Pfluger announced that he has been selected to serve as the Chairman of the Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee for the 118th Congress by Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN).

Rep. August Pfluger: “As a former fighter pilot who has served abroad in many different theaters, I spent my entire military career looking at the threats facing the United States—specifically foreign terrorists. Americans are frustrated with the lack of attention to security at the southern border, and it is unacceptable that the Biden Administration does not understand who is entering our country, and what their affiliations and intentions are. As the Chairman of the Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Subcommittee, I will be focusing our efforts on the real threats facing our country so we can keep our communities safe. In addition to border security, I look forward to continuing the committee’s work on combatting foreign malign influence from bad actors like the CCP and working to ensure that our critical energy resources are safe from chemical, biological, cyber, or other terror threats. I would like to thank Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green for his leadership and confidence in me.”

Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD: “With incredible success serving as the top Republican at the helm of the Counterterrorism and Intelligence subcommittee last Congress, Rep. Pfluger led the charge on numerous oversight efforts that brought attention to the Biden administration’s misguided decisions, and yielded real change. I am thrilled to have him return, this time to lead the subcommittee as Chairman, and I am looking forward to all we can accomplish this Congress to make the homeland a more secure place for Americans.”

Rep. Pfluger previously served as the Ranking Member on the Intelligence and Counterterrorism Subcommittee in the 117th Congress.

The 11th District of Texas is a critical intersection of national security for the United States. The district lies just north of the 1,254 miles of shared border between Texas and Mexico and is home to the country’s top oil and gas producing region, millions of acres of farm and ranchland, Goodfellow Air Force Base, and portions of Fort Hood Army Base.

The Committee on Homeland Security was created by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002 in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. The Committee on Homeland Security is directly involved in border security, intelligence, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and the enforcement of immigration laws.