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A new act is aiming for the federal government to pursue the death penalty in all 50 states, even where it's banned, for undocumented murderers.
Texas lawmakers push for the death penalty nationwide
Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate have introduced legislation that would allow the federal government to seek the death penalty for undocumented immigrants convicted of murdering American citizens, codifying an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in January.
FIRST ON FOX: A House Republican is seeking to ensure illegal immigrants who commit murder in the U.S. are eligible for the death penalty in all 50 states.
Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, is introducing a bill on Thursday called the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murder Act, which would establish a new class of federal criminal offenses specifically directed at convicted murderers who are in the country illegally.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act, legislation that will allow the federal government to prosecute illegal aliens who commit murder in the United States. If convicted of first-degree murder under this statute, offenders could face the death penalty or life in prison.
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.
WASHINGTON -- Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) voted in favor of the Senate Amendment to H.Con.Res. 14, the fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget resolution. This vote is a critical step in moving forward with a budget that addresses the challenges facing our nation, including border security, national defense, and the future of our economy.
The Veterans Benefits Administration -- the arm of the Department of Veterans Affairs that adjudicates disability compensation claims -- has processed more than 1 million filings this year and is on track to complete 2.5 million total by year's end, which is roughly a half-million more than it processed in 2024, according to officials.
The department announced in late February it had reached the 1 million claims mark two weeks earlier than in 2024 despite receiving a 16% increase in applications last year.
WASHINGTON — Veterans groups urged the Department of Veterans Affairs to take steps to end common mistakes in claims reviews for disability that include redundant requests for veterans to undergo more medical exams when the clinical diagnoses already are in their records.
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans were among veterans advocacy groups to identify problems and offer recommendations at a hearing Wednesday of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s subpanel on disability assistance and memorial affairs.
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.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2025, a critical piece of legislation aimed at ensuring accountability and transparency within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. This bill is named after Brian Tally, a Marine Corps veteran who suffered devastating consequences due to medical negligence at a VA hospital and the lack of accountability within the system.
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.