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Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Support Veterans

By North Houston News | Mar 22, 2024

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA), has put forth a new bill aimed at assisting veterans. The legislation, known as the Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act of 2024, is designed to enhance the support provided to veterans with service-connected disabilities and the survivors of certain veterans.In a statement, Congressman Luttrell emphasized the importance of aiding those who have served the nation, stating, "We have an obligation to support the veterans who...

Luttrell Introduces STOP Enemies Act

By North Houston News | Mar 21, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and a bipartisan group of Representatives have introduced the Safeguarding Tactics and Operational Procedures (STOP) from Enemies Act of 2024 in the House of Representatives. The legislation aims to protect U.S. military training tactics from foreign adversaries by expanding the definition of aiding the enemy.In a statement, Congressman Luttrell emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, “Protecting U.S. military training tactics from foreign adversaries is paramount to safeguarding our national security interests and...

Luttrell Votes to Protect Americans from CCP Influence

By North Houston News | Mar 13, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) today voted in support of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. This bipartisan legislation, which passed out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce by a vote of 50-0, aims to protect Americans and prevent foreign adversaries, such as China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia, from targeting, surveilling, and manipulating the American people through online applications. The bill does not outright ban TikTok but requires that TikTok separate itself from control by the Chinese Communist...

Luttrell Introduces the CARTEL Act

By North Houston News | Mar 7, 2024

Congressman Morgan Luttrell introduced the Cartel and Radical Terrorist Enforcement Log (CARTEL) Act, aimed at addressing the issues of cartel organizations and terrorists exploiting the United States borders. The bill requires Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to report on individuals on the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) released into the US interior and those affiliated with cartel organizations attempting to cross unlawfully.In a statement, Congressman Luttrell emphasized the importance of combatting dangerous cartels and securing the borders: “Due to the Biden...

Luttrell’s Improving Travel for Families Act Passes House

By North Houston News | Mar 6, 2024

Washington – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD) successfully introduced the Improving Travel for Families Act, a legislative initiative aimed to ease the burden of international travel for families. The bill, which proposes allowing children under ten to use Global Entry lanes with their enrolled parent or legal guardian, has gained bipartisan support and was recently passed in the House of Representatives."I’m proud to see my colleagues on both sides of the aisle come together to support my legislation to ease the burden of international...