House passes bill enhancing veterans' healthcare and benefits
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, known as H.R. 8371.
Social security fairness act passes house with bipartisan backing
Congressman Morgan Luttrell of Texas has taken a significant step by cosponsoring H.R. 82, known as the Social Security Fairness Act.
Luttrell proposes act for improved military health assessments
Congressman Morgan Luttrell has introduced the Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2024.
- Bipartisan bill targets veteran suicide prevention through improved data collection
- House passes bipartisan bill on emerging border technologies
- Congressman Luttrell introduces bill aiding disabled vets through trained service dog programs
- Veterans Compensation COLA Act passes with bipartisan support
- Luttrell supports bill prohibiting DHS from paroling dangerous illegal aliens
Congressman Luttrell underscores urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the only member in the House of Representatives to serve on two cyber subcommittees, penned an op-ed in the Huntsville Item highlighting how cyber threats are evolving rapidly and the need to prioritize cybersecurity with urgency.
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Luttrell joins HSI Houston office for anti-human trafficking panel
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) met with the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston Office, along with representatives from local schools, law enforcement, and community organizations, to participate in a panel discussion focused on combatting human trafficking and child exploitation. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders dedicated to addressing the ongoing challenges posed by human trafficking in the community.
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Congressman Luttrell criticizes FDA's decision on MDMA use for PTSD treatment
Congressman Luttrell expresses disappointment over FDA's rejection of MDMA for PTSD treatment
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Luttrell leads bipartisan push for MDMA-assisted therapy approval
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and 60 other Members of the House of Representatives have sent a bipartisan letter to President Biden and administration officials, emphasizing the need for new treatments for PTSD and advocating for MDMA-Assisted Therapy (MDMA-AT) as a potential solution to prevent suicide among veterans. The letter, co-led by Reps. Bergman (MI-01), Correa (CA-46), and Panetta (CA-19), also urges the FDA to rely on scientific evidence in its forthcoming decision on MDMA-AT approval, expected within the next week.
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Texas representatives question DOE's denial of funds for CenterPoint Energy
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has addressed a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm, expressing concern over the DOE's decision to deny CenterPoint Energy’s application for approximately $100 million from the DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program. The Houston-based utility company sought these funds following a recent report that highlighted the impact of Hurricane Beryl on Texas' power restoration and recovery efforts.
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Legislation introduced for stricter security measures after Marine Corps base breach
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Protecting Military Assets Act of 2024 in the House of Representatives. This legislation follows a breach at a Marine Corps base in Virginia, where two individuals posed as Amazon delivery drivers but failed to provide access credentials and attempted to enter the base. Subsequent investigations revealed that both individuals were in the country illegally, with one reportedly on the terrorist watch list.
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Luttrell leads call for clarity after VA witness challenges compliance with proposed legislation
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee’s (HVAC) Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA), sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough regarding recent comments from a witness during a DAMA legislative hearing. The witness testified under oath that the Department "will not comply" with the proposed Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2024 if it were enacted. Chairman Luttrell was joined by Representatives Eli Crane (R-AZ), Keith Self (R-TX), and Matthew...
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Luttrell votes in support of fiscal year 2025 defense appropriations act
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) this week voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Defense Appropriations Act, a legislative package aimed at bolstering America’s military readiness, deterring adversaries, and supporting military personnel and their families.
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Luttrell supports fiscal year 2025 homeland security appropriations act
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) voted today in support of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Homeland Security Appropriations Act, a comprehensive bill aimed at securing the Southern and Northern Borders and addressing the ongoing border crisis.
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House passes FY25 National Defense Authorization Act
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The legislation passed in the House with a vote of 217-199.
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Luttrell introduces bill requiring DHS crime reports on certain parolees
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act in the House of Representatives. This legislation would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report to Congress on crimes committed by individuals who are in the U.S. under the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV), or any other grant of parole who have committed crimes, including their nationalities and ties to terrorists and transnational criminal groups.
