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Luttrell Leads Letter Regarding Implementation for Psychedelic Therapies

By North Houston News | Apr 23, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Congressman Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) have taken the initiative to advocate for the implementation of psychedelic MDMA therapy for veterans within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) should it be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).“The effects of emerging therapies for our veterans have been groundbreaking, and I’m proud to be a leader on pushing forward this innovative tool into the proverbial toolbox, especially while moving away from opioids,” said Congressman Luttrell.In a joint effort, Congressman...

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Study ranks Houston #4 worst city in America for marijuana use

By Houston News Service | 8 months ago

Houston, Texas is ranked the 4th worst “weed city” in America, according to a new report released by Real Estate Witch and cannabis shopping site, Leafly.

Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Improve the Veterans Affairs Board of Appeals

By North Houston News | Apr 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), alongside Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), introduced the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2024 during the DAMA legislative hearing. Luttrell emphasized the need for improved decision-making on veterans' claims by stating, "Over the course of several hearings, I’ve heard time and again about the Veterans Affairs Board of Appeals failing to ensure quality decision making on veterans’ claims."Chairman Bost echoed this sentiment, highlighting the urgency for fair decisions on...

Luttrell Leads Letter Addressing Concerns Over the Safety of Unaccompanied Migrant Children

By North Houston News | Apr 8, 2024

Congressman Morgan Luttrell has taken a stand regarding the safety and wellbeing of unaccompanied migrant children in the United States. In a letter addressed to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Office of Refugee Resettlement Director Robin Dunn Marcos, Congressman Luttrell expressed serious concerns over the Office of Refugee Settlement’s (ORR) failure to ensure the safety of these vulnerable children.According to Congressman Luttrell, the ORR's current methods have led to the exploitation and trafficking of unaccompanied migrant...

Luttrell, Correa Introduce Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act

By North Houston News | Apr 4, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) have introduced the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing border security operations through the integration of new and advanced technologies.In a statement, Congressman Luttrell emphasized the importance of staying ahead of evolving threats, stating, "As cartels and foreign adversary operations become more sophisticated amidst the ongoing border crisis, the United States must deploy the latest and most advanced technologies available to our...