Morgan Luttrell | Official U.S. House headshot
Morgan Luttrell | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Morgan Luttrell, who represents Texas' 8th District, has shared a series of tweets discussing recent legislative developments and national security concerns. Luttrell replaced Kevin Brady in Congress in 2023 and is known for his active engagement on issues affecting veterans and national security.
On December 2, 2024, Congressman Luttrell announced the signing of his legislation by President Biden. He stated: "President Biden officially signed my legislation, the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (COLA) of 2024, into law. This will ensure that veterans’ and survivors’ compensation benefits keep pace with rising inflation!"
The following day, December 3, he expressed concerns over foreign surveillance threats posed by Chinese drones. He tweeted: "Chinese drones, like those from DJI, pose serious risks to our national security and critical infrastructure. We must prioritize a strong cyber defense to protect America from foreign surveillance threats."
On December 4, Luttrell addressed immigration issues at the U.S.-Mexico border by highlighting statistics from fiscal years 2021 to 2024. He posted: "From FY21-24 more than 10 MILLION illegal aliens were encountered at the border. That’s nearly 7 million more than FY17-20. America will be more secure under @realDonaldTrump."