Press Releases
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. Named in memory of Specialist Joey Lenz, this legislation addresses the critical need for comprehensive and preventive health evaluations to support the health and readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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). With veteran suicide rates tragically high, this bill aims to strengthen data collection and transparency to ensure that life-saving resources are allocated to the most effective initiatives.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), members of the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, recently introduced the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, which officially passed in the U.S. House of Representatives today with strong bipartisan support.
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. This legislation would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist with programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans.
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. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support, ensures that veterans receiving compensation for service-connected disabilities, as well as the survivors of certain veterans, will see an increase in their benefits to match the rising cost of living.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) cosponsored Congressman Nick Langworthy’s (R-NY) Safeguarding Americans from Extreme Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act. This legislation would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from paroling migrants who are designated as Known and Suspected Terrorists (KST) or Special Interest Aliens (SIA).
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and only Member in House of Representatives to serve on two cyber subcommittees, penned an op-ed in the Huntsville Item highlighting how cyber threats are evolving rapidly and the need to prioritize cybersecurity with the urgency it demands.
HOUSTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) met with the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston Office, along with representatives from local schools, law enforcement, and community organizations, to participate in a panel discussion focused on combatting human trafficking and child exploitation. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders dedicated to addressing the ongoing challenges posed by human trafficking in the community.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and 60 other Members of the House of Representatives sent a bipartisan letter to President Biden and administration officials highlighting the need for new treatments for PTSD and the promise of MDMA-Assisted Therapy (MDMA-AT) to prevent suicide among Veterans. The letter, which was co-led by Reps.