Texas GOP U.S. Rep. Pfluger Calls for Action on Doxxing of ICE, Other Officials

Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, secured bipartisan commitment for legislation to strengthen federal penalties for doxxing, threatening, and intimidating federal law enforcement officers during a full committee hearing with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

During the hearing, Rep. Pfluger highlighted the recent rise in threats against federal agents and called for stronger protections for the men and women who serve on the front lines of protecting our homeland security. After pressing his Democrat colleagues to support these actions, a few on the committee committed to joining him.

Then in his exchange with Secretary Mullin, the two discussed the current terror threat environment facing the United States, ongoing efforts from President Trump and DHS to identify and apprehend individuals on the terror watchlist, and the Department's plans to strengthen the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) role as the federal government's lead cybersecurity agency.

Pfluger concluded by reaffirming his commitment to supporting DHS personnel and advancing policies that enhance the safety of federal officers, strengthen border security, and protect the American people from evolving threats.