On the floor Congressman Luttrell underscored Joe Biden’s open-border policies that turned our border into a gateway for cartels, traffickers, and criminals — endangering American lives and innocent children.
Texas Insider Report WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congressman Morgan Luttrell introduced and cosponsored several bills this month to strengthen our homeland security and support our veterans. He also spoke on the House Floor to recognize Dave Alexander, Founding Director of Serve the Border, for his dedication to supporting those who protect us. From hot meals to better living conditions, Dave's team has gone above and beyond for Border Patrol, Texas Troopers, and our National Guard. Thank you, Dave!
He also spoke on the floor to underscore Joe Biden’s open-border policies that turned our border into a gateway for cartels, traffickers, and criminals — endangering American lives and innocent children. Republicans & President Trump are working to clean up Biden’s mess. It’s time to restore law & order.
Legislative Actions
- CARTEL Act: Mandates that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) report whether individuals on the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) were released into the United States, along with tracking cartel-affiliated individuals attempting illegal crossings. Additionally, it requires a comprehensive report to Congress detailing which terrorist organizations, including cartels, are actively working to infiltrate the country via the northern, southern, and maritime borders.
- Read more about it in Fox News here.
- Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act: Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to present a comprehensive plan to Congress aimed at identifying, integrating, and deploying cutting-edge technologies to enhance border security operations.
- Read more about it in FedScoop here.
- Specialist Joey Lenz Act: Improves the health and well-being of America’s service members by expanding the medical tests included in routine health assessments. This legislation ensures more comprehensive and preventive evaluations to support the health and readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Read more about in Stars and Stripes here.
- Love Lives On Act: Ensures military spouses of fallen service members maintain access to survivor benefits if they remarry, regardless of age.
- 2nd Amendment Protection Act: Protects the Second Amendment rights of veterans by prohibiting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from reporting veterans to NICS solely because they have a fiduciary to help them manage their VA financial benefits, without a court ruling that they are a danger to themselves or others.
- DHS Cybersecurity On-The-Job Training Program Act: Establishes a voluntary on-the-job training program within the DHS to equip employees who are not currently in cybersecurity roles with the skills needed to transition into the field.
- Stop Human Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children Act: establishes proper vetting standards by Health and Human Services (HHS) and DHSbefore releasing an unaccompanied child to a sponsor.
- You can read more about it in Fox News here.
- Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act: Requires the DHS to evaluate the threat posed to the United States by individuals in Syria with ties to Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) or a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization (STGT). This critical assessment will help strengthen national security by identifying potential risks and enhancing counterterrorism efforts.
- You can read more about this in The Washington Times here.
- Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act: Requires the DHS to report to Congress on crimes committed by individuals who were previously admitted into the United States under the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV), or any other grant of parole who have committed crimes, including their nationalities and ties to terrorists and transnational criminal groups.
- Read more about it in Fox News here.
Rep. Luttrell held a roundtable with Sam Houston State University, DHS, Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to discuss the requirements and skill sets these agencies look for when recruiting the next generation of the cyber workforces.
Congressman Morgan Luttrell represents Texas' 8th Congressional District, which encompasses parts of Montgomery, Walker, Harris, and all of San Jacinto and Polk Counties. He serves on three Committees in Congress: the House Armed Services Committee, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 
