Bipartisan legislation aims to standardize submarine cable security rules and streamline permitting for trusted companies.
Quiver AI Summary
Bill introduced: Rep. August Pfluger said he introduced the “United States Submarine Cable Security Policy Act of 2026,” a bipartisan bill aimed at setting standardized security requirements for submarine cables that land in the U.S. The measure would also streamline licensing for “trusted companies.”
What the bill would do: According to the release, the proposal would replace case-by-case security agreements with “transparent, predictable rules.” The release says the goal is to strengthen security for infrastructure carrying most international data while reducing regulatory uncertainty for businesses.
Support cited: Rep. Rob Menendez is quoted as co-leading the bill, saying submarine cables are “critical” to the economy and national security and that the legislation would create “a clear and consistent permitting process” and increase scrutiny for cables with potential security risks.
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August Pfluger Fundraising
August Pfluger recently disclosed $107.4K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 704th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 83.2% came from individual donors.
Pfluger disclosed $429.8K of spending. This was the 233rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Pfluger disclosed $2.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 142nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track August Pfluger's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
August Pfluger Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that August Pfluger is worth $1.9M, as of October 1st, 2026. This is the 276th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Pfluger has approximately $403.2K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track August Pfluger's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Pfluger.
August Pfluger Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by August Pfluger:
- H.R.10633: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require each State to designate a single agent responsible for certain fiscal duties under the Medicaid program.
- H.R.10594: Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2026
- H.R.10197: Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act
- H.R.9970: RESCUE Act of 2026
- H.R.9616: EMRTAI Authorization Act of 2026
- H.R.9397: Premium Transparency Act
You can track bills proposed by August Pfluger on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Pfluger.
2026 Texas's 11th Congressional District Election
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
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