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Luttrell Statement on Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden

By North Houston News Report | Sep 20, 2023

“I support the impeachment inquiry into President Biden over allegations of his abuse of power and corruption," said Congressman Luttrell. "While the impeachment process was weaponized during the Trump Administration, House Republican leadership has made this inquiry in order to gather hard line evidence that cannot be refuted. This is the proper next step to rooting out corruption and serious wrong doing by President Biden that has justifiably concerned Americans across the country. I am committed to ensuring we uncover the truth and provide transparency and accountability to the American people.”

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Raging wildfire engulfs Walker County, forcing mass evacuations as blaze spreads rapidly

By North Houston News Report | Sep 5, 2023

A relentless wildfire has engulfed Walker County in Texas, causing authorities to issue urgent evacuation orders for thousands of residents, as the flames rapidly consumed over 1,200 acres with only minimal containment, according to a report. The fire's ferocity and the ongoing drought conditions in the state have created a dire situation, prompting an all-out effort to control the blaze and protect affected communities.

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Luttrell: 'Unaccompanied migrant children are crossing our border, and the Biden administration’s failed policies have done absolutely nothing to protect them'

By North Houston News Report | Aug 10, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell introduced legislation to prevent the trafficking of unaccompanied migrant children, urging proper vetting and accountability by DHS and HHS and ending exploitation due to the Biden administration's border policies, according to a press release. The bill seeks comprehensive vetting standards of child sponsors, home visits and reporting requirements to safeguard unaccompanied children.

Crenshaw: 'I am proud to be leading this task force focused on neutralizing Mexican drug cartels'

By North Houston News Report | Aug 8, 2023

Congressman Dan Crenshaw has been chosen by Speaker Kevin McCarthy to lead a Congressional task force addressing the Mexican drug cartels. The task force's mission is to thoroughly investigate cartel activities, provide policy recommendations, educate the public, and introduce legislation to effectively counter the cartels, with the support of a group of fellow Republican representatives.

Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Stop Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children

By North Houston News Report | Jul 31, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) today introduced bicameral legislation to require the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take necessary steps when placing an unaccompanied alien child with a potential sponsor inside the United States, especially as recent reports show HHS has been unable to contact 85,000 children in the past two years. The Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act of 2023 is companion legislation that was recently introduced in the Senate by Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Tom Cotton (R-AR).

Luttrell Applauds Passage of FY24 NDAA

By North Houston News Report | Jul 18, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), today voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). The legislation passed the House by a vote of 218-209.

Congressman Luttrell Q2 Update

By North Houston News Report | Jul 7, 2023

As the second quarter of the year comes to a close, I wanted to send along an update from Congressman Morgan Luttrell. The Congressman made impressive inroads in the first three months of the 118th Congress, and he hasn't let up the past three months either. From moving the National Defense Authorization Act out of Committee to addressing the border crisis and taking care of veterans, Congressman Luttrell has made sure the voices of TX-08 are well represented. Below are a few key takeaways from Q2.

Congressman Luttrell Introduces The Modernizing VA Disability Benefit Questionnaires Act

By North Houston News Report | Jul 2, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chairman of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced the Modernizing VA Disability Benefit Questionnaires Act. This legislation would create a universal standard for contractors to use when transmitting Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs).

Congressman Luttrell Notches Wins in FY24 NDAA Markup

By North Houston News Report | Jun 30, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) scored several key wins in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including top priorities. The NDAA, which is an annual congressional bill giving guidance on the policies and funding of defense agencies, now heads to the House floor for a vote by the full U.S. House of Representatives.

Congressman Luttrell Releases Statement on Vote Against Fiscal Responsibility Act

By North Houston News Report | Jun 11, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released the following statement regarding his vote against the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

Stars and Stripes Op-Ed: Clarity on legislative efforts to honor and empower veterans

By North Houston News Report | May 28, 2023

As a combat veteran, I understand and appreciate just how important our obligation is to support the veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country. One of my top priorities in Congress will always be to meet the needs of veterans and ensure they receive the highest quality care and support.

Luttrell Co-Leads Letter to Secretary McDonough Calling for Immediate Return of Cross at VA Hospital

By North Houston News Report | May 27, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), along with 16 of his colleagues, sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary McDonough calling for the immediate return of a cross to its original display in the Austin, Texas VA clinic, after it was removed following a complaint from the Military Religious Freedom Foundation.

House of Representatives Passes Luttrell’s Amendment To The Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act

By North Houston News Report | May 26, 2023

As we recognize the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers during National Police Week, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Morgan Luttrell’s (R-TX) amendment to H.R. 3091, which would allow retired federal law enforcement officers in good standing to purchase a retired service weapon from the federal agency that issued the handgun.

Luttrell Releases Statement on Passage of H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act of 2023

By North Houston News Report | May 18, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), the Vice Chair of Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee on the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023:

Luttrell Co-Signs Letter to Secretary Mayorkas and Secretary Becerra Demanding Answers on Lost Contact with Unaccompanied Migrant Children

By North Houston News Report | May 11, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) co-signed a letter with 75 of his House Republican colleagues to DHS Secretary Mayorkas and HHS Secretary Becerra following reports that HHS has been unable to contact 85,000 child migrants, leaving many to be forced into child labor.

Luttrell Releases Statement on The Border Reinforcement Act of 2023

By North Houston News Report | May 4, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Vice Chair of the Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee on the Committee on Homeland Security (CHS), released the following statement regarding the Border Reinforcement Act of 2023 that was cosponsored by all Committee Republicans and passed out of CHS on April 27.

Luttrell Introduces the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act

By North Houston News Report | May 3, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) on April 26 introduced the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of Texas the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act, which will ensure all federally recognized Tribes that are eligible for gaming in the United States are regulated under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Luttrell Votes to Defend Women’s and Girls’ Sports

By North Houston News Report | Apr 28, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-08) released the below statement following votes on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023, which ensures that biological females compete against other biological females in women's competitive sports, not against biological men.

Luttrell Rips Secretary Mayorkas for Total Dereliction of Duty

By North Houston News Report | Apr 27, 2023

During April 19th Committee on Homeland Security hearing, which included testimony from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) challenged Secretary Mayorkas about the ongoing fentanyl crisis that has been exacerbated by the Biden Administration’s open border policies, while having two parents in attendance who have lost children to drug overdoses, and his use of millions in taxpayer dollars to prepare for possible impeachment hearings.

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