Congressman Morgan Luttrell, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has achieved significant milestones with the final passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA).
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.
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), along with Congressmen Greg Landsman (D-OH), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), and Chris Deluzio (D-PA), has introduced the What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to enhance the effectiveness of suicide prevention programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill is designed to address the high rates of veteran suicides by improving data collection and transparency, ensuring that resources are directed towards the most effective initiatives.
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), members of the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, recently introduced the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act. The legislation has now passed in the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support. This act mandates that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) present a detailed plan to Congress for identifying, integrating, and deploying advanced technologies to enhance border security operations.
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month and National Service Dog Month, Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chairman of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Subcommittee on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC), introduced the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist with programs that provide service dogs to eligible veterans. The bill includes training for the service dog and extends the...
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) announced the passage of the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2024, a significant piece of legislation aimed at supporting America’s veterans and their families. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, ensures that veterans receiving compensation for service-connected disabilities, as well as the survivors of certain veterans, will see an increase in their benefits to match the rising cost of living.
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has cosponsored Congressman Nick Langworthy’s (R-NY) Safeguarding Americans from Extreme Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act. This legislation aims to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from paroling migrants who are designated as Known and Suspected Terrorists (KST) or Special Interest Aliens (SIA).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.