Morgan Luttrell Promotes Bill To Ensure DHS Conducts An Assessment Of 'Terrorist Threats' From Syria

At a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Thursday, Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) spoke about his legislation on Syria.

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00:00It is considered red and open to amendment at any point.

00:02The gentleman from Texas, Mr. Luttrell, is recognized.

00:05Thank you, Chairman Pflueger and Ranking Member Magazine here for bringing this critical bill

00:08before the Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee today.

00:10I'd also like to thank Mr. Correa for working alongside me on this piece of legislation.

00:15The last few months have shed light on the political uncertainty Syria is currently faced with.

00:19The region remains volatile and has become a breeding ground for violent extremist groups.

00:23The instability has allowed terrorist organizations to establish footholds,

00:26exacerbating national security challenges.

00:28The malign groups are using every tool at their disposal and sending bad actors our way.

00:33The Syrian Terrorism Threat Assessment Act ensures the Department of Homeland Security

00:37conducts an assessment of terrorist threats to the United States posed by individuals in Syria

00:41with an affiliation to a foreign terrorist organization or a specially designated global terrorist organization.

00:48By doing so, we can better examine and mitigate emerging threats from these regions.

00:53Foreign jihadist networks and other extremist groups are actively exploiting online platforms

00:57and other means to remotely radicalize and mobilize individuals to help plan

01:01and carry out terrorist attacks on American soil.

01:04Thank you again, Chairman and Ranking Member, for bringing this important bill to the subcommittee.

01:08Once again, thank you, Chairman—I mean, Mr. Correa for supporting this.

01:12I yield back.

01:13I thank the gentleman.

01:14Does anyone else wish to speak on the bill?

01:15Are there any amendments to the bill?

01:19Hearing none, the question is on reporting the bill, H.R. 1327, to the full committee.

01:24With a favorable recommendation, all those in favor say aye.

01:26Aye.

01:27All opposed, no.

01:29In the opinion of the Chair, the ayes have it and the motion is agreed to.

01:32Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table.

01:35Well, thank you.