Luttrell Applauds Restoring Regular Order in Funding Government

WASHINGTON — Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released the following statement after the House passed the final appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026:

“By returning to regular order in our appropriations process, House Republicans set a clear and concrete message to the American people that we are serious about restoring fiscal responsibility and getting results. The bills secure military superiority by investing in hypersonics, modernizing the nuclear triad, and giving our service members a well-deserved 3.8% pay raise. These also provide critical infrastructure funding for Texas’ Eighth Congressional District, including dollars for new bridges and roads for our communities. I applaud not just what we’ve passed, but how we passed it — through regular order.”

Luttrell had several community project funding provisions included in H.R. 7148, such as:

• $3.1 million to Polk County for the creation of a new commercial driver training program and examination center for workforce development initiatives in the region. This will address the increasing demand for skilled commercial drivers creating long-term opportunities in Livingston, TX and beyond.
• $2 million to Harris County for the construction of a new 200-foot bridge at Westgreen Road that not only supports high vehicle volumes, but also pedestrian access and connectivity to adjacent trails. This project completes a larger construction effort aimed at improving connectivity to support ongoing growth and development in the Cypress area.
• $1 million to Montgomery County Precinct 4 for widening the existing 2-lane facility to a 5-lane facility on Willis Waukegan Road with improved drainage, the provision of a center turn lane for easier access to residences and businesses, and additional throughput capacity to mitigate congestion and provide a passing lane for safer conditions. This project will benefit residents of Montgomery County living both along the roadway as well as other people traveling on this route for regional connectivity.
• $2 million to Montgomery County Precinct 4 for the development of very detailed cost estimates and construction schedules for these bridge replacement projects. Replacing these bridges will enhance public safety and strengthen the resilience of the areas served by these roads, while also providing a positive return on investment by reducing flood-related damages, lowering emergency response costs, and decreasing vehicular accidents for residents of Conroe and surrounding communities.

Luttrell also secured critical defense funding in H.R. 7148, including:

• $4.3 million in total funding for the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
• $7 million for a cold-weather clothing system for Special Operations Forces.
• $2 million for a traumatic brain injury pilot program for Special Operations Forces.
• $10 million for weapons systems cybersecurity.