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U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Magnolia)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Magnolia)
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Luttrell Leads Letter Addressing Concerns Over the Safety of Unaccompanied Migrant Children
Congressman Morgan Luttrell has taken a stand regarding the safety and wellbeing of unaccompanied migrant children in the United States. In a letter addressed to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Office of Refugee Resettlement Director Robin Dunn Marcos, Congressman Luttrell expressed serious concerns over the Office of Refugee Settlement’s (ORR) failure to ensure the safety of these vulnerable children.According to Congressman Luttrell, the ORR's current methods have led to the exploitation and trafficking of unaccompanied migrant...
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Luttrell, Correa Introduce Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) have introduced the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing border security operations through the integration of new and advanced technologies.In a statement, Congressman Luttrell emphasized the importance of staying ahead of evolving threats, stating, "As cartels and foreign adversary operations become more sophisticated amidst the ongoing border crisis, the United States must deploy the latest and most advanced technologies available to our...
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Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Support Veterans
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA), has put forth a new bill aimed at assisting veterans. The legislation, known as the Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act of 2024, is designed to enhance the support provided to veterans with service-connected disabilities and the survivors of certain veterans.In a statement, Congressman Luttrell emphasized the importance of aiding those who have served the nation, stating, "We have an obligation to support the veterans who...
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Luttrell Introduces STOP Enemies Act
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and a bipartisan group of Representatives have introduced the Safeguarding Tactics and Operational Procedures (STOP) from Enemies Act of 2024 in the House of Representatives. The legislation aims to protect U.S. military training tactics from foreign adversaries by expanding the definition of aiding the enemy.In a statement, Congressman Luttrell emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, “Protecting U.S. military training tactics from foreign adversaries is paramount to safeguarding our national security interests and...
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Luttrell Votes to Protect Americans from CCP Influence
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) today voted in support of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. This bipartisan legislation, which passed out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce by a vote of 50-0, aims to protect Americans and prevent foreign adversaries, such as China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia, from targeting, surveilling, and manipulating the American people through online applications. The bill does not outright ban TikTok but requires that TikTok separate itself from control by the Chinese Communist...
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Luttrell Introduces the CARTEL Act
Congressman Morgan Luttrell introduced the Cartel and Radical Terrorist Enforcement Log (CARTEL) Act, aimed at addressing the issues of cartel organizations and terrorists exploiting the United States borders. The bill requires Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to report on individuals on the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) released into the US interior and those affiliated with cartel organizations attempting to cross unlawfully.In a statement, Congressman Luttrell emphasized the importance of combatting dangerous cartels and securing the borders: “Due to the Biden...
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Luttrell’s Improving Travel for Families Act Passes House
Washington – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD) successfully introduced the Improving Travel for Families Act, a legislative initiative aimed to ease the burden of international travel for families. The bill, which proposes allowing children under ten to use Global Entry lanes with their enrolled parent or legal guardian, has gained bipartisan support and was recently passed in the House of Representatives."I’m proud to see my colleagues on both sides of the aisle come together to support my legislation to ease the burden of international...
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Luttrell, Deluzio Introduce Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking
Congressman Morgan Luttrell and Congressman Chris Deluzio have introduced the Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act in an effort to combat human trafficking. Luttrell emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, “Human trafficking affects communities across our country, and Houston, Texas is currently the top city in America for these horrific crimes. Tragically, the problem is only getting worse as cartels exploit our open border.” Deluzio echoed this sentiment, expressing his commitment to making communities safer through the...
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Luttrell Introduces Jalisco Cartel Neutralization Act
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has put forward the Jalisco Cartel Neutralization Act, a new legislation aimed at dealing with the Jalisco cartel, one of the most dangerous criminal organizations in Mexico. The act, which is bipartisan, would require the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a strategy to kill or capture the cartel's leadership and provide regular progress reports to Congress.In a statement, Congressman Luttrell highlighted the urgent need to address cartel activity along the U.S.-Mexico border. He said, "Our border is being exploited by cartels, as...