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WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released a statement following the passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (H.R.
WASHINGTON — The return of military horses that have escorted caskets to gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery for more than 75 years will depend on the Army securing adequate pastureland, repairing rundown stables and improving training for handlers, officials said.
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2024, a bill aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of military personnel by expanding the medical tests included in routine health assessments.
As Veterans Day approaches, I’m filled with gratitude for the brave men and women who’ve proudly worn our nation’s uniform. As a combat veteran myself, I know the sacrifices made, the courage shown, and the dedication it takes to serve.
WASHIINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH), Congressman Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the What Works for Preventing Veteran Suicide Act, a crucial step toward improving the effectiveness of suicide prevention programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Veterans will get a cost-of-living bump in their benefits next year after Congress passed annual legislation this week to guarantee the increase keeps pace with Social Security rates.
WASHINGTON – In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month and National Service Dog Month, Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chairman of Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Subcommittee on House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC), introduced the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) announced the passage of the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2024, a critical piece of legislation aimed at supporting America’s veterans and their families.
WASHINGTON — More than a dozen bills for improving veterans services were introduced Wednesday to House lawmakers in a series of brief hearings, from covering the cost of prosthetics for amputees to play sports to helping ensure veterans in crisis can access mental health care close to home.