Morgan Luttrell

Luttrell Applauds House Passage of Annual Defense Bill

Position: Congressman Luttrell applauds House passage of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act and states support for its funding for service member readiness, psychedelic-assisted treatment research, and hypersonic weapons development, and urges swift Senate passage.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: "America's service members and their families deserve nothing less than our full commitment to their readiness, safety, and quality of life. This bill delivers on that promise," said Luttrell. "The FY27 NDAA invests in these heroes, advances ibogaine and psychedelic-assisted treatment research to battle severe mental health issues, and accelerates next-generation hypersonic weapon development to keep our nation ahead of our adversaries. I'm proud of what we secured for our warriors in this year's bill and look forward to its swift passage in the Senate." The NDAA is annual legislation that authorizes the policies and funding levels for the Department of War (DoW) and other national security entities. Luttrell secured over 21 provisions in the bill, including: Language prohibiting the deactivation of the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades (ECABs) and requiring the Army to restore the units’ full capabilities and personnel. $7.5 million in funding and an Implementation of a Cognitive Performance Enhancement Program to optimize brain health and cognitive readiness of our Special Operations Forces. Pilot program for at least 100 soldiers at Ft. Hood and another Army installation to receive an in-person physical and blood panel to ensure our service members are getting the right care they deserve. $30 million for the Expansion of the Cable Security Fleet to ensure we have the resources to repair our subsea cable infrastructure. Reauthorization and modernization of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 to continue voluntary cyber threat information between the government and private sector. $10 million and an authorization for the Secretary of War to establish an off-grid power system pilot program to increase resiliency in energy denied environments. $10 million for several advancements in hypersonic weapons technology to develop next-generation capabilities and out innovate our adversaries. $10 million for the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets. Establishing a senior official at the DoW to oversee policy and programs related to the transition of members from active duty to civilian life or the reserve component, establishing a point person to connect the various pieces of transitioning from the Armed Forces. View the full bill here. Issues: National Security Veterans

Luttrell, Colleagues Move to Enshrine Trump's Psychedelic Therapy Order in Law, Protect Veterans' Access

Position: The release supports introducing legislation to codify Executive Order 14401, which accelerates development of and access to psychedelic drugs such as ibogaine for serious mental illness, particularly for veterans.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), alongside Reps. Lou Correa (D-CA), Jack Bergman (R-MI), and Michael McCaul (R-TX), introduced the Initiating Biomedical Outcomes to Garner Advancements into Innovative Neuroplastogen Efficacy (IBOGAINE) Act. This legislation would codify President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order No. 14401, which accelerates the development of, and access to, psychedelic drugs that could save lives and reverse the crisis of serious mental illness in the United States. “Last month, President Trump ushered in a new era of treatment options for our veterans with his executive order accelerating medical treatments for serious mental illness. Now we must codify it into law and ensure this progress is not lost,” said Luttrell. “Psychedelic therapy has helped me and countless other veterans, improving our lives for the better. As we fight to combat our veteran suicide crisis, this breakthrough must be available to the men and women who served our nation.” "Our veterans and special operators have willingly put themselves in unimaginable danger to defend our freedoms,” said McCaul. “We have a profound moral obligation to help these heroes heal from their wounds, both seen and unseen. As his executive order made clear, President Trump deeply understands our duty to care for them and the potential of treatments like Ibogaine to provide lasting healing. I'm proud to champion this legislation to cement the president's commitment to our veterans and look forward to our continued work in Congress to deliver for those who answered the call for us." “Our veterans put their lives on the line to defend our country, and far too many come home with invisible wounds. They deserve access to every effective resource available to help treat PTSD and support their recovery. Psychedelic-assisted therapy has shown promising results, but we need more research and funding in order for this treatment to become a reality,” said Correa.“Representative General Jack Bergman and I have been tirelessly advocating for this issue in Congress, and President Trump’s support has been a gamechanger for our effort. I am grateful to Rep. Morgan Luttrell for introducing legislation to cement Trump’s executive order into law so the progress made does not get lost when a new administration comes into office.” “President Trump’s Executive Order sent a strong and long-overdue message to the federal bureaucracy: the days of slow-walking progress are over,” said Bergman. “Agencies now have clear direction from the top to move forward and deliver for our Veterans and families who have been waiting far too long. However, executive action alone is not enough. An Executive Order cannot rewrite federal law, and it can be reversed by a future administration. That’s why I’m proud to support this legislation that codifies these directives into law and ensures lasting change. Congress must continue to act to streamline FDA approvals, address outdated restrictions, and guarantee the VA fully implements these policies so Veterans have access to the treatment options they deserve as soon as they become available.” Psychedelic treatments for veterans are currently unavailable in the United States. This has forced veterans suffering from PTSD and other mental health issues to travel overseas for assistance. According to a study published by Stanford University School of Medicine in 2024, participants who received ibogaine treatment experienced reductions of 88% in PTSD symptoms, 87% in depression symptoms, and 81% in anxiety symptoms after just one month. Read the full bill here. Issues: Veterans

Luttrell Secures Key FY27 NDAA Wins in Committee

Position: Congressman Luttrell describes securing multiple provisions in the FY27 NDAA committee markup, including funding for defense industrial base, hypersonics, autonomous systems, and veteran transition support, and expresses support for advancing the bill to the House floor.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) secured several key wins during the House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA is an annual congressional bill giving guidance on the policies and funding of defense agencies. “America's servicemembers and their families deserve nothing less than our full commitment to their readiness, their safety, and their quality of life,” said Luttrell. “This year’s NDAA honors that commitment by rebuilding our defense industrial base, accelerating critical technologies like hypersonics and autonomous systems, and building on previous pay increases for our men and women in uniform. As this legislation passes out of committee, I look forward to seeing it on the House floor soon and am grateful to Chairman Rogers and my colleagues for their diligence and hard work in advancing this bill.” Rep. Luttrell secured over 21 provisions in the bill, including: Language prohibiting the deactivation of the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades (ECABs) and requiring the Army to restore the units’ full capabilities and personnel. $7.5 million in funding and an Implementation of a Cognitive Performance Enhancement Program to optimize brain health and cognitive readiness of our Special Operations Forces. Pilot program for at least 100 soldiers at Ft. Hood and another Army installation to receive an in-person physical and blood panel to ensure our service members are getting the right care they deserve. $30 million for the Expansion of the Cable Security Fleet to ensure we have the resources to repair our subsea cable infrastructure. Reauthorization and modernization of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 to continue voluntary cyber threat information between the government and private sector. $10 million and an authorization for the Secretary of War to establish an off-grid power system pilot program to increase resiliency in energy denied environments. $10 million for several advancements in hypersonic weapons technology to develop next-generation capabilities and out innovate our adversaries. $10 million for the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets. Establishing a senior official at the Department of War to oversee policy and programs related to the transition of members from active duty to civilian life or the reserve component, establishing a point person to connect the various pieces of transitioning from the Armed Forces. View the full markup here. Issues: Congress National Security Veterans

Luttrell, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Deactivation of ECABs

Position: Sponsors introduced legislation to limit use of certain funds for deactivating Army Reserve Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades until the Department of Defense presents a credible plan to recapitalize their capabilities and retain personnel.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), alongside Reps. Jeff Crank (R-CO) and Derek Tran (D-CA), introduced the Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026. This legislation would limit the use of certain funds for the deactivation of U.S. Army Reserve Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades (ECABs), which provide critical aviation capabilities such as air assault, MEDEVAC (medical evacuation), and other aviation support. The U.S. Army plans to deactivate the ECABs on September 15, 2026, despite replacement capability not being available until 2030. "Our Army Reserve units are doing critical work and deserve certainty as they execute their missions,” said Luttrell. “Deactivating the ECABs before a replacement capability is set creates an unacceptable gap in our force structure and gambles with our nation’s readiness. This legislation ensures our posture doesn’t waver throughout this transition while mitigating operational risk.” "The 11th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade headquartered at Fort Carson is vital to the mission and support for local search and rescue operations in conjunction with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office,” said Crank.“Deactivating the Brigade would weaken the Army's ability to surge capabilities in conflict and leave Colorado’s Fifth Congressional District's emergency responders shorthanded. By introducing the Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act, we are ensuring that the Department of War has a plan to recapitalize capabilities, resources, and personnel of the Brigades to support warfighters, preserve expertise, and protect Coloradans." "The medical evacuation unit at Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos is a critical asset for emergency and disaster relief missions, serving communities across Southern California. Deactivating these flying units without a clear plan for how the service intends to fill the capability gap will hurt our communities at home and diminish our readiness to respond to global conflicts,” said Tran."The soldiers and civilians impacted by this drawdown have not been given meaningful options to continue their service. Trained pilots and experienced personnel are leaving the force because they have not been given a clear plan for their futures. We have invested so much in training and equipping highly qualified service members, and now we are letting them walk away. I am proud to introduce the bipartisan Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act to ensure that the Department of Defense presents a credible plan to recapitalize these capabilities, retain this expertise, and ensure that our military readiness remains at its peak." The proposed deactivation would have significant workforce consequences across multiple states and installations. In Conroe, Texas, the ECAB mission employs about 400 soldiers and 100 civilians who would be impacted by deactivation. At Joint Forces Training Base-Los Alamitos in California, 150 soldiers and 34 civilians would be impacted. At Fort Carson, Colorado, an additional 126 soldiers would be impacted. Read the full bill here.

Luttrell Applauds Trump Administration Move to Expand Neuroplastogen Research for Veterans

Position: Congressman Luttrell supports the Trump administration's executive order to expand federal research into ibogaine and other neuroplastogenic treatments for veterans with combat-related mental health injuries, arguing that innovative therapies offer promise where conventional treatments have fallen short.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s Executive Order advancing federal research into the therapeutic potential of ibogaine: “Today marks a decisive step forward in our commitment to exploring innovative treatments for the invisible wounds carried by so many of our veterans. I want to thank President Trump for his leadership on this issue and for recognizing the urgency of investing in groundbreaking research that will save lives. Innovative therapies have shown life-changing results in treating combat-related mental health injuries, especially where conventional treatments, like opioids, have fallen short. If there’s a chance to give our veterans their lives back, we have a responsibility to explore it. For too long, outdated stigmas and bureaucratic hurdles have slowed progress in this space. This executive order signals a shift toward prioritizing results, evidence, and above all, the well-being of those who have sacrificed for our country. It is critical we give the men and women who have served this country every opportunity to recover and overcome these challenges. I can personally attest to the significant benefits of this treatment. It changed my life, and I look forward to seeing the impact it will have on countless others. We’re losing too many veterans. If this treatment gives us a chance to change that, then we owe it to them to pursue it. The President’s executive order brings us closer to a lasting solution that our veterans deserve.” Issues: Veterans

Luttrell Applauds Restoring Regular Order in Funding Government

WASHINGTON — Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released the following statement after the House passed the final appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026: “By returning to regular order in our appropriations process, House Republicans set a clear and concrete message to the American people that we are serious about restoring fiscal responsibility and getting results. The bills secure military superiority by investing in hypersonics, modernizing the nuclear triad, and giving our service members a well-deserved 3.8% pay raise. These also provide critical infrastructure funding for Texas’ Eighth Congressional District, including dollars for new bridges and roads for our communities. I applaud not just what we’ve passed, but how we passed it — through regular order.” Luttrell had several community project funding provisions included in H.R. 7148, such as: $3.1 million to Polk County for the creation of a new commercial driver training program and examination center for workforce development initiatives in the region. This will address the increasing demand for skilled commercial drivers creating long-term opportunities in Livingston, TX and beyond. $2 million to Harris County for the construction of a new 200-foot bridge at Westgreen Road that not only supports high vehicle volumes, but also pedestrian access and connectivity to adjacent trails. This project completes a larger construction effort aimed at improving connectivity to support ongoing growth and development in the Cypress area. $1 million to Montgomery County Precinct 4 for widening the existing 2-lane facility to a 5-lane facility on Willis Waukegan Road with improved drainage, the provision of a center turn lane for easier access to residences and businesses, and additional throughput capacity to mitigate congestion and provide a passing lane for safer conditions. This project will benefit residents of Montgomery County living both along the roadway as well as other people traveling on this route for regional connectivity. $2 million to Montgomery County Precinct 4 for the development of very detailed cost estimates and construction schedules for these bridge replacement projects. Replacing these bridges will enhance public safety and strengthen the resilience of the areas served by these roads, while also providing a positive return on investment by reducing flood-related damages, lowering emergency response costs, and decreasing vehicular accidents for residents of Conroe and surrounding communities. Luttrell also secured critical defense funding in H.R. 7148, including: $4.3 million in total funding for the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. $7 million for a cold-weather clothing system for Special Operations Forces. $2 million for a traumatic brain injury pilot program for Special Operations Forces. $10 million for weapons systems cybersecurity. Issues: Congress

Luttrell Votes to Advance House Appropriations Package

Position: Congressman Luttrell supports H.R. 6938, the 2026 appropriations package for Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment, citing its funding for cybersecurity, law enforcement equipment, human trafficking prevention, and flood control projects in Texas.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 6938: the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026: “Today's House passage of an appropriations package represents the return to regular order that the American people demanded from the representatives. It’s a testament to Republicans’ commitment to governing responsibly and effectively funding our critical federal agencies. This package also includes essential funding for key Texas initiatives that I’ve championed, including bolstering cybersecurity efforts, equipping law enforcement, combating human trafficking, and preventing flooding in TX-08. I am proud to support H.R. 6938 and look forward to the continued restoration of our constitutional appropriations process.” Luttrell had several provisions included in this legislation, such as: $2.51 million to Sam Houston State University’s Conroe camps for real time cyber monitoring, rapid response and forensic analysis, and cybersecurity training for law enforcement. $520,745 to United Against Human Trafficking to enhance their mobile crisis response and law enforcement partnership initiative. $1.45 million to the Houston Police Department to equip law enforcement with state-of-the-art tactical gear to enhance safety and operational effectiveness. $1.2 million to the Harris County Flood Control District for their West Little York Stormwater Detention Basin Project. $750,000 to the Harris County Flood Control District for their Stormwater Detention Basin Project for flood risk reduction to residential and commercial structures. View the full bill here. Issues: Congress

Luttrell Statement on Final Passage of Annual Defense Bill

WASHINGTON—Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after S. 1071, which includes the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the U.S. House of Representatives: “This year’s NDAA reaffirms America’s commitment to peace through strength while delivering critical support for our servicemembers and veterans. The legislation authorizes vital funding for TBI research and advances our hypersonic capabilities. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am proud to see this bipartisan bill’s final passage in the House.” The NDAA is annual legislation that authorizes the policies and funding levels for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other national security entities. Luttrell secured over 40 provisions within the NDAA, including: Multiple provisions to enhance cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology tools for the DoD. Authorizes funding for research and clinical trials for TBI treatments. Several provisions to support the training, health, and well-being of our service members. Greenlights funding for increased development of hypersonics. This builds on additional funding Luttrell secured in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and supports research and development activities in Texas. Includes provisions to prevent the deactivation of the 1-158th Army Reserve unit in Conroe without a continuity plan for soldiers and capabilities. Language to support the domestic production of critical minerals to decrease U.S. reliance on China. The FY26 NDAA also: Improves the quality of life for service members by providing a 3.8% pay raise. Codifies all or parts of 15 Executive Orders issued by President Trump, including an EO which unleashes energy independence and new nuclear power technologies. Authorizes full funding for the Department of Homeland Security’s border security efforts. Authorizes full funding for the Golden Dome system, a top priority for President Trump. Advances efforts to revitalize American shipbuilding. View the full bill here. Issues: National Security Veterans

Luttrell Legislation Targeting Syria Terrorism Threats Passes House

WASHINGTON — Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after his legislation, the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act of 2025, passed the House. The bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a threat assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individuals in Syria with an affiliation with a Foreign Terrorist Organization or a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Organization. “For decades, Syria gave terrorist groups a place to train, organize, and plan attacks — some aimed directly at the United States. Although the country is in transition, we must continue examining and mitigating emerging threats from the region,” said Luttrell. “This critical legislation will protect American lives, prevent future attacks, and strengthen our counterterrorism efforts. I am pleased to see today’s House passage and am thankful to have my colleagues’ support on this effort.” “Today, the House of Representatives took an important step to safeguard our homeland by passing Representative Luttrell’s bill directing the Department of Homeland Security to evaluate the terrorist threats posed to the U.S. by foreign terrorist organizations in Syria,” said Homeland Security Committee Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY). “I urge my colleagues in the Senate to swiftly pass this critical legislation to ensure DHS can stay ahead of this evolving threat landscape and thwart acts of terror before they endanger Americans.” View the full bill here. Issues: National Security

Luttrell Applauds House Passage of Veterans’ Compensation Legislation

WASHINGTON — Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after the House passed S. 2392, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2025, which 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. Luttrell introduced the companion version of this bill in the House. “Today’s passage of the Veterans’ Compensation COLA Act provides our heroes with the peace of mind they deserve and access to the benefits they are owed,” said Luttrell. “I am proud to join my House colleagues in staying firm in our commitment to serving those who have served and protected us.” View the full bill here. Issues: Veterans