WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs statement on denying the Government of Mexico's water request. "Thank you, President Trump, for taking decisive action to hold the Government of Mexico accountable for their lack of compliance with the 1944 Water Treaty. Mexico owes the... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced alongside U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) that $280 million of aid funds will be deployed by the USDA to South Texas farmers. De La Cruz secured the funding in last year's end-of-year continuing resolution. "Farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our South Texas communities and eco... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem congratulating her on her confirmation. In the letter, De La Cruz invited Secretary Noem to visit her border community and hear directly from families, farmers, and Border Patrol Agents in South Texas. In the letter, De La Cruz writes: "Congratulations on your swift confirmation. Af... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge (SPEAK) Act with Reps. Gabe Evans (R-CO), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Marc Veasey (D-TX) to require the Department of Health and Human Services to create a task force and issue guidance with best practices for improving telehealth for non-English speakers. Original co-sponsors of the legis... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to rename a post office in McAllen, Texas, in honor of Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. This critical legislation is co-sponsored by Reps. Brian Babin (R-TX), Roger Williams (R-TX), John Carter (R-TX), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Keith... Read More »
De La Cruz Statement on Continuing Resolution WASHINGTON -Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) released the statement below following her vote to pass the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act to fund the government through September 30th, 2025. "South Texans gave us a mandate to deliver on the conservative agenda while cutting waste, fraud, and abuse of tax dollars. By passing... Read More »
Tonight, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the video statement below following President Trump's Joint Address. You can watch the full video here . In part, De La Cruz said: "Tonight, America heard President Trump's plan to restore American greatness. "Republicans are unified in our promise to deliver common-sense solutions for America. It was an honor to hear from President Trump t... Read More »
De La Cruz Advocates for Texas Water at White House WASHINGTON -Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her visit to the White House. De La Cruz met with President Trump to discuss efforts to hold Mexico accountable for theirfailure to fulfill their obligated water deliveries. “It was an honor to meet with President Trump in the White House to advocate for S... Read More »
De La Cruz Statement onFY25 Budget Resolution WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to support the House FY2025 Budget Reconciliation Resolution. "Government spending is simply out of control. Today, I voted for the FY25 Budget Resolution to curb national debt, while laying the groundwork to invest in border security, cut taxes,... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her election to Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Women’s Caucus. She will serve alongside Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13) to carry out the Caucus’s longstanding mission of advancing bipartisan policies that improve the lives of women and families across the country. Reps. De La Cruz and Sykes take over from R... Read More »
Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) championed veterans’ priorities by passing her bipartisan legislation, H.R. 224, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act. This legislation will ensure VA service-connected disability income is always excluded from income calculations when determining eligibility for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program assistance. Watch her floor remarks here. Additio... Read More »
Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) attended the National Prayer Breakfast with her guest from McAllen, Dr. Milton Louis Gonzalez. Following the event, De La Cruz recognized Dr. Gonzalez on the House floor. Watch her full speech here. “I rise today to honor my guest for this year’s National Prayer Breakfast, Dr. Milton Gonzalez from McAllen, Texas. “For over 25 years, Dr. Milton Louis Gonzalez has ta... Read More »
Yesterday, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced a resolution to condemn the Government of Mexico for its consistent failure to fulfill water deliveries and comply with the 1944 Water Treaty. The resolution was introduced alongside Reps. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), Randy Weber (TX-14), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), and Chip Roy (TX-21). "Mexico's repeated f... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the establishment of the GOP Latino Staff Association. The Association, of which De La Cruz is the Congressional sponsor, is dedicated to building the Republican Latino Congressional staff community. "I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the GOP Latino Staff Association, an exciting new group supporting Republican Latino staffers on Capitol Hill.... Read More »
De La Cruz Appointed as Vice Chair of Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her appointment to Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. "I am excited to serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agricultu... Read More »
