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Luttrell Introduces Mark Our Place Act

By North Houston News | Nov 30, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has introduced the Mark Our Place Act, a legislation that aims to amend current law to allow family members, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), or cemetery administrators to request the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a headstone for Medal of Honor recipients, regardless of their date of death. Currently, this privilege is only available to Medal of Honor recipients who served after 1917.Speaking about the importance of this act, Congressman Luttrell said, "We should not put a limited time frame on recognizing Medal of...

Luttrell Leads Letter Addressing Antisemitism Within in the Department of Veterans Affairs

By North Houston News | Nov 30, 2023

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has taken a strong stand against antisemitism within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Luttrell, along with 13 of his colleagues, has written a letter to VA Secretary Dennis McDonough expressing their concerns about disturbing antisemitic comments made by Shakeba Morrad, a United States Attorney at the Office of General Counsel for the VA.In the letter, the lawmakers request an immediate update on the investigation into Morrad and any disciplinary actions taken. Congressman Luttrell states, "Antisemitism has no place in America,...

Luttrell Votes Against Continuing Resolution Lacking Border Security

By North Houston News | Nov 14, 2023

WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) voted against the continuing resolution in the House of Representatives today, citing the lack of border security measures as his primary reason for opposition.In a statement released after the vote, Congressman Luttrell emphasized his commitment to his constituents and his promise to prioritize border security. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the "historical commonalities in Washington that have led to more of the same shortfalls.""The continuing resolution put forth in the House today did not contain any border...