WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. "My vote today brings home wins for South Texas while rejecting the chaos of a shutdown. I am proud to invest over $13 million for transportation and critical infrastructure in our communities, while holding th... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the announcement of a new commitment between the United States and Mexico to ensure full compliance with water delivery obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. "After years of non-compliance from the Mexican government on 1944 Water Treaty obligations, we have delivered accountability and secured hi... Read More »
WASHINGTON -This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) visited Alice, Texas, to hold a Congressional Record Ceremony in honor of World War II Veteran Francisco Ybanez and tour Edelen Farms in Alice. To start the day, Congresswoman De La Cruz hosted a Congressional Record Ceremony to honor the service of World War II Veteran and Texas-native Francisco Ybanez. In 2024, De La Cruz honored Mr... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman De La Cruz's (TX-15) bipartisan legislation, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, was signed into law by President Trump. The legislation ensures VA service-connected disability income is excluded from income calculations when determining eligibility under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. "Today, marking ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) released the following statement after her bipartisan legislation, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, passed the Senate. The legislation will ensure VA service-connected disability income is excluded from income calculations when determining eligibility for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program assistance. Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) held a roundtable discussion with members of the South Texas Builders Alliance's board. The meeting covered De La Cruz's immigration and housing policy priorities. "My top priority is to hear from South Texans and deliver solutions to ensure our communities remain prosperous. I will continue to focus on what matters: delivering common... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to pass the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act. "The passage of this legislation delivered wins for South Texas, securing $1.75 million to improve water infrastructure while fueling American energy and protecting public safety. ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act to ensure uniform access to employment authorization documents (EADs) for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients nationwide. "The Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act provides uniformity and certainty that DACA recipients need to pursue their careers and contribute to o... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Fair Wages for Farmers Act (FWFA) to streamline and reform the H-2A program by codifying two recent Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security rulemakings. The Fair Wages for Farm Workers is supported by the Texas Farm Bureau, and Congresswoman Maria Salazar (FL-27) is an original co-sponsor. "Not only does the Fair W... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote in support of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. "Today's vote is a step in the right direction to bring down premium costs, expand choice, and require price transparency for prescription drugs. Alongside members on both sides of the aisle, I will continue our fight to ens... Read More »
WASHINGTON – This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) supported the House Financial Services Committee's passage of legislation to increase the supply of affordable housing nationwide, allowing more Americans to achieve their dream of owning a home. Additionally, two pieces of legislation led by De La Cruz, the Community Bank Representation Act and the Whistleblower Protection Act of 202... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the agreement reached between the U.S. and Mexico to ensure the Mexican government complies with obligated water deliveries under the 1944 Water Treaty. "Alongside Secretary Rollins and the entire Trump Administration, we have secured a second agreement of water deliveries from the Mexican government. In on... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Community Bank Representation Act to expand responsibilities for the Federal Reserve Board's community bank representative. "Community banks are the lifeline of our main streets, providing access to capital and partnerships that help small businesses thrive. My Community Bank Representation Act will ensure that banks of all sizes ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced the Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act to impose restrictions on the Mexican government if they fail to meet obligated water deliveries under the 1944 Water Treaty. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduce companion legislation in the Senate. "For too long, the... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's (TX-15) HUD Transparency Act passed the House floor with bipartisan support. The legislation mandates the Inspector General (IG) at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to testify annually before Congress on efforts to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. De La Cruz spoke on the floor to urge her colleagues to support th... Read More »
