Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Vice Chair, Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), introduced the bipartisan Whistleblower Protection Act alongside Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05). The legislation ensures that all Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) contracts, particularly those pre-dating 2013, include whistleblower protections. “Whistleblowers play a crucial role in safeguarding taxpa... Read More »
WASHINGTON - This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) joined Bipartisan Women's Caucus (BWC) Co-chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) in her district for a visit to Akron, Ohio. The lawmakers toured the Akron Children's Hospital's Food Farmacy and the First Ladies Museum and discussed the BWC priorities for the 119th Congress. Launched in 2023, the Food Farmacy at the Akron Children's Hospital pro... Read More »
ICYMI: Washington, DC – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller held a joint press conference in Mission, Texas, to announce the delivery of drought relief funding through the 1944 Water Treaty Agricultural Assistance Program. Watch Congresswoman De La Cruz's full remarks here. “The $280 million in funding is critical for Texas farmers an... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) honored McAllen Police Officer Ismael Garcia and the life of Dr. James C. Lee of Seguin on the House floor. Officer Ismael Garcia was injured during the attack on the Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen. Remarks as prepared are below, or watch the full speech here. "I rise today to honor the brave service of McAllen Police Officer Ismael Garcia du... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced a House resolution denouncing the July 7th attack on the Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen. "My heart is with Border Patrol agents and police officers following the attack on the McAllen Border Patrol annex facility. This resolution stands as a reminder that violence against law enforcement and first responders will never be tolerated... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Bracero Program 2.0 Act. This legislation aims to stabilize the agricultural workforce and disincentivize illegal border crossings by reforming and streamlining the H-2A visa program. "For decades, the Bracero Program created new opportunities for millions and provided critical support for Texas agriculture. I am leading efforts to revi... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced $8.5 million to establish a New World Screwworm sterile fly facility at the Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County. As the threat posed by the New World Screwworm moves northward, the facility will be crucial in producing and distributing sterile flies to prevent potential o... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) joined the House Agriculture Committee hearing with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. De La Cruz thanked Secretary Rollins for her work in securing water deliveries for Texas under the 1944 Water Treaty and deploying the $280 million in funding to South Texas farmers and ranchers. During the hearing, Secretary Roll... Read More »
De La Cruz's HUD Transparency Act Passes Committee WASHINGTON– Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the passage of her HUD Transparency Act throughHouse Financial Services Committee with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation mandates the Inspector General (IG) at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to testify annually before C... Read More »
VIDEO: De La Cruz Brings McAllen High Mariachi Oro to D.C. WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) recognized the award-winning McAllen High School Mariachi Oro on the House floor for their hard work, talent, and dedication to Mariachi. Watch the full recognition here and remarks as prepared are below. Following the speech, the McAllen High Mariachi Oro was invited to perform ... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the New World Screwworm Preparedness Act to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to conduct a study and report strategies to enhance preparedness and response capabilities against potential outbreaks of the New World Screwworm. "As the threat of the New World Screwworm rises, it is critical we remain prepared t... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins advocating for the USDA to establish anew sterile fly facility at the Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County, Texas. The facility is critical to protecting Texas livestock and wildlife from New World Screwworm. In the 1960s, Moore Air Base housed a sterile fly facility th... Read More »
Washington, DC – Co-chairs, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) and Congresswoman Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH), along with Vice-Chairs, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) and Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR) announce theBipartisan Women's Caucus priorities for the 119th Congress. The Caucus outlined the following legislative priorities: Caregiving:Exploring ways to better support caregive... Read More »
Ahead of Memorial Day, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Sergeant Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez Congressional Gold Medal Act to posthumously recognize Edinburg-native Sgt. Gonzalez’s service during the Vietnam War. “Every Memorial Day, we are reminded that our freedoms are not free. Sgt. Freddy Gonzalez is a South Texas hero who sacrificed his life to protect the soldiers in his p... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urging the USTR to include the 1944 Water Treaty in the framework of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) during the negotiation process. The proposed integration of the Treaty into the USMCA will strengthen enforcement to ensure the Mexican Government complies with its annual water deliv... Read More »
