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 »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the committee passage of the Agriculture Budget Reconciliation Bill. "Today, the House Agriculture Committee passed our portion of the one, big beautiful bill that invests in American farmers, strengthens the farm safety net, and delivers for all Americans. The legislation will implement positive re... Read More »
Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Texas's 15th District, Alina Ozuna from Edinburg North High School. Alina's piece, "In America, We Believe," was selected from among 55 entries submitted by talented young high school artists across her district. As the district winner, Alina's piece will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capito... Read More »
On President Trump's 100th day in office, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) held a press conference with local officials, including Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, and South Texas agriculture leaders, including Dale Murden. De La Cruz praised the Trump Administration's announcement to ensure the Mexican Government makes water deliveries and shared her continued work to ensure Mexico del... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's announcement that the Government of Mexico will make immediate deliveries on the water South Texans are owed under the 1944 Water Treaty. "Today's announcement is a win for South Texas communities. Since coming to Congress, I have worked tirelessly to deliver the water Texans are owed unde... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) met with local officials and visited the Karnes City Food Pantry in Karnes County and the Alice Housing Authority in Jim Wells County. De La Cruz toured the recently opened Karnes City Food Pantry and discussed their critical work to address food insecurity in Karnes County. De La Cruz and her team played a role in connecting the Founder Ms. Sandra Carter wi... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to President Trump expressing support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's request for additional federal support for disaster relief. This relief would be critical to addressing the damage caused by the recent severe flooding in several South Texas counties, including Hidalgo County. In the letter, De La Cruz writes: "Dear President Trump, I under... Read More »
