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 »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins's announcement that $750 million will be invested in the construction of a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County. As the threat posed by the New World Screwworm moves northward, the production and distribution f... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced that the language she requested to hold the Mexican government accountable was included in the FY26 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations legislation. “For decades, the Government of Mexico has refused to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty without consequences. By including key language in the FY26 Appropriatio... Read More »
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 »
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's (TX-15) legislation, the Bringing the Discount Window into the 21stCentury Act, passed the House Financial Services Committee. The legislation will direct the Federal Reserve to review and address the operations of its discount window, a critical tool used to support liquidity of financial institutions, like community banks, during times of financial stres... 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 »
