WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) secured the release of Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, an 18-year-old McAllen High School senior and celebrated member of the award-winning Mariachi Oro program, following her direct advocacy with the White House, incoming DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, the office of White House Border Czar Tom Homan, and senior officials throughout the federal g... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Following President Trump's State of the Union Address this evening, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below. The full statement can be found here or below. "Tonight, President Trump made it clear: the state of our union is strong. Over the last year, we have worked to fix the problems caused by the Biden Administration and deliver big wins for South Texan... Read More »
This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and South Texas community leaders met with Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss her proposals for key reforms to immigration policies, specifically legislation to streamline visa programs and ease workforce shortages, particularly in the agriculture and construction industries. Following their meeting, De La Cruz hosted a meeting with White House offic... Read More »
WASHINGTON - This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) hosted community leaders from across Texas's 15th District for her 2nd South Texas (STX) Days in Washington, DC. "It was an honor to host my second South Texas Days this week, connecting local leaders with federal resources that will make a real impact back home. By bringing our communities' needs directly to Washington, we are solvin... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's (TX-15) Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act passed the House floor. The legislation addresses needed improvements for the Federal Reserve’s discount window operations and technology to better equip the mechanism to serve depository institutions, including community banks. This is De La Cruz's 8th bill passed off the House floor. De... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) spoke in support of Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill's Housing for the 21st Century Act. The legislation increases the housing supply by reducing overregulation and modernizing Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs. The legislative package includes three of De La Cruz's bipartisan provisions to update the Fe... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. "My vote today brings home wins for South Texas while rejecting the chaos of a shutdown. I am proud to invest over $13 million for transportation and critical infrastructure in our communities, while holding th... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the announcement of a new commitment between the United States and Mexico to ensure full compliance with water delivery obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. "After years of non-compliance from the Mexican government on 1944 Water Treaty obligations, we have delivered accountability and secured hi... Read More »
WASHINGTON -This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) visited Alice, Texas, to hold a Congressional Record Ceremony in honor of World War II Veteran Francisco Ybanez and tour Edelen Farms in Alice. To start the day, Congresswoman De La Cruz hosted a Congressional Record Ceremony to honor the service of World War II Veteran and Texas-native Francisco Ybanez. In 2024, De La Cruz honored Mr... Read More »
Today, Congresswoman De La Cruz's (TX-15) bipartisan legislation, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, was signed into law by President Trump. The legislation ensures VA service-connected disability income is excluded from income calculations when determining eligibility under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. "Today, marking ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) released the following statement after her bipartisan legislation, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, passed the Senate. The legislation will ensure VA service-connected disability income is excluded from income calculations when determining eligibility for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program assistance. Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) held a roundtable discussion with members of the South Texas Builders Alliance's board. The meeting covered De La Cruz's immigration and housing policy priorities. "My top priority is to hear from South Texans and deliver solutions to ensure our communities remain prosperous. I will continue to focus on what matters: delivering common... Read More »
WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to pass the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act. "The passage of this legislation delivered wins for South Texas, securing $1.75 million to improve water infrastructure while fueling American energy and protecting public safety. ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act to ensure uniform access to employment authorization documents (EADs) for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients nationwide. "The Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act provides uniformity and certainty that DACA recipients need to pursue their careers and contribute to o... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Fair Wages for Farm Workers Act (FWFA) to streamline and reform the H-2A program by codifying two recent Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security rulemakings. The Fair Wages for Farm Workers is supported by the Texas Farm Bureau, and Congresswoman Maria Salazar (FL-27) is an original co-sponsor. "Not only does the F... Read More »
