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WASHINGTON — Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released the following statement after the House Homeland Security Committee and the House Armed Services Committee advanced major reconciliation packages that deliver on President Trump’s "Promises Made, Promises Kept" agenda, which secures America’s borders, rebuilds our military, and restores American strength on the world stage.
Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle expressed concern this week over cuts to special operations forces, with many vowing to plus-up their budget as a response.
During Senate and House subpanels, military leaders and members of Congress outlined force cuts and budget reductions that have led to risks in missions for special operations forces because, in many cases, the head of Special Operations Command has been forced to tell combatant commanders “no” when they request capabilities.
It’s vital that Congress renew the expiring $1 billion state and local cybersecurity grant program, witnesses testified before a House panel, but they added that it could benefit from some upgrades, too.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) recently introduced the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act, requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to evaluate threats posed to the United States by individuals in Syria with ties to Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) or a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization (STGT). Today, this legislation passed through House Homeland Security Committee’s Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee mark-up.
Congress of Christian Leaders President Rev. Johnnie Moore discusses the targeting of religious minorities in Syria and calls upon President Donald Trump to help protect the Christian community.
A bipartisan group of House members is introducing legislation they claim would strengthen border security by identifying and tracking potential terrorists well before they reach the U.S. homeland.
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), members of the House Committee on Homeland Security, announced that their bill, the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, passed the House with strong bipartisan support.
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) re-introduced the Protecting Military Assets Act in the House of Representatives. The Protecting Military Assets Act cracks down on illegal aliens who attempt to enter U.S. military bases—making them inadmissible and immediately deportable.
House Republicans who traveled to Israel last month told JI last week that, based on their conversations with Israeli leaders and others, they believe Israel is likely to return to combat operations in Gaza.
Reps. Randy Weber (R-TX), Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Mike Flood (R-NE) traveled for a week to Israel during the President’s Day congressional recess as part of a delegation led by Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and organized by the AIPAC-affiliated American Israel Education Foundation. The full group included nearly a dozen lawmakers.
Congressman Morgan Luttrell introduced and cosponsored several bills this month to strengthen our homeland security and support our veterans. He also spoke on the House Floor to recognize Dave Alexander, Founding Director of Serve the Border, for his dedication to supporting those who protect us. From hot meals to better living conditions, Dave's team has gone above and beyond for Border Patrol, Texas Troopers, and our National Guard. Thank you, Dave!
New legislation would require the Department of Homeland Security to notify Congress of crimes committed by illegal aliens that the Biden administration paroled in the country.