WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the bipartisan Housing Affordability Act to amend the National Housing Act and update existing multifamily loan limits to accurately adjust for modern expenses, including construction costs for new buildings. "Access to affordable housing is one of the most prevalent obstacles for South Te... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release the remaining Jeffrey Epstein files. “I am heart-stricken for every young woman who endured horrific abuse at the hands of Epstein and his accomplices. Today, I stood alongside the survivors by voting to reveal the truth and release the Epstein files... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to pass the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act to reopen the government after the 43-day shutdown. "After 43 days of the shutdown, I voted to reopen the government, restore SNAP for millions of families, pay our federal workers, and invest over $6 million in our Texas communities. ... Read More »
WASHINGTON - In honor of Veterans Day, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Sgt. Alfredo ‘Freddy’ Gonzalez Memorial Veterans’ Hospital Act. This legislation authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to construct a Veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley named in honor of Texas Veteran and hero, Sgt. Alfredo 'Freddy’ Gonzalez. Additionally, De La Cruz sent a letter to V... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Following the end of the most recent five-year water cycle, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter requesting that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins continue to hold the Mexican government accountable for their obligated water deliveries under the 1944 Water Treaty. In the letter, De La Cruz also commends the Administration for their continued effo... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy advocating for solutions that ensure South Texas remains supported, while holding the Mexican government accountable. The letter follows the Department of Transportation's (DOT) recent order that will impact airline routes between the United States and Mexico, including the route between McAll... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) visited the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley in Pharr, TX. De La Cruz toured the facility and met with staff to discuss the challenges posed by the ongoing government shutdown and the increased demand for local food assistance programs. "Nearly 20% of South Texas households rely on SNAP benefits. I voted over a month ago to keep the government open... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the lapse in government funding that began at 12:01 am on October 1, 2025. "I voted to extend government funding at its current levels. Democrats have supported this in the past, but instead chose to play political games, block the clean continuing resolution, and shut our government down. They are wasting ... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer calling for the inclusion of the 1944 Water Treaty in the USMCA to ensure the Mexican government complies with its obligated water deliveries. Read De La Cruz's full letter here or below. "Dear Ambassador Greer, I respectfully urge you to include the 1944 Water Treaty in the upcoming ... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to pass the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, to fund the government through November 21st, 2025. "Today's vote is a short-term solution, so we can continue the important work to deliver for our communities. By passing the continuing resolution, we are keeping the government runni... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Vice Chair Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the bipartisan HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act alongside Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03). The legislation encourages intergovernmental coordination by requiring the Secretaries of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department ... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Emilia Sykes (OH-13), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus, along with Bipartisan Women’s Caucus Vice Chair Janelle Bynum (OR-05), introduced the bipartisan Food Farmacy Act to expand access to nutritious foods and provide nutritional guidance through food farmacies. “For many in South Texas, access to healthy food and nutritional educ... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Ahead of the government funding deadline on September 30th, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act. This critical legislation will ensure U.S. Border Patrol Agents and Office of Field Operations Officers continue to be paid during a potential government shutdown in FY2026. The legislation is co-sponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenn... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15)hosted the Congressional Record Ceremony to present extraordinary members of the Seguin and Guadalupe County community with their official Congressional Record. "I was humbled to present each honoree from Guadalupe County with their official Congressional Record. As a Congresswoman, it is an honor tohave the opportunity to share Texans' inspiring stories on ... Read More »
This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) visited Wilson County and Karnes County to meet with local officials and present exceptional Texans with their official Congressional Records. Wilson County: De La Cruz held a roundtable with local officials from Wilson County, La Vernia, Poth, Stockdale, and Floresville to discuss her recent work in Congress, including the passage of the One Big... Read More »
