Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) re-introduced the HUD Transparency Act this week. This bill mandates the Inspector General (IG) at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) testify annually before Congress. The legislation specifies the IG must testify about: efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse; the ability to conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and ... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz re-introduced the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act on Tuesday, January 7th. The legislation mandates that service-connected disability pay is excluded from eligibility requirements for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) assistance, ensuring fairness when seeking housing assistance. The legislation also mandates a comprehensive report to Congress on how su... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) proudly announced that she is co-leading the introduction of the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, a vital step toward enhancing the safety of law enforcement officials serving near the U.S.-Mexico border. This legislation is named in honor of Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez, who tragically lost his life while pursuing illegal immigrants near McAllen... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) is proud to announce the nominations for military service academies from Texas’s 15th Congressional District for the 2nd session of the 118th Congress. These outstanding young men and women have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, leadership qualities, and a strong commitment to serving our nation. “This year’s nominees exemplify the best of Sout... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz celebrates the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) through the Senate. The legislation, which Congresswoman De La Cruz co-sponsored and championed as one of her first acts after taking office, is now headed to President Biden to be signed into law after passing the Senate this month. It passed the House on November 12th. The Social Security Fairnes... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced Friday that the Continuing Resolution (CR), which passed the House tonight, maintains language to fund critical block grants to provide economic relief for South Texas farmers. This measure will address significant economic losses caused by Mexico's ongoing failure to meet its water delivery obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. "South Texas farmers hav... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) today announced a critical victory for South Texas farmers with the inclusion of language in the Continuing Resolution (CR) granting the Secretary of Agriculture authority to provide block grants for economic relief to agricultural producers in South Texas. This measure addresses significant economic losses caused by Mexico's ongoing failure to meet its wate... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the bipartisan passage of H.R. 7480, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act. It is her sixth piece of legislation to pass the House of Representatives. De La Cruz’s legislation, which passed Wednesday, ensures that service-connected disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs is excluded from income calculations when requesti... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) expressed her support of Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to accept an offer of 120,000 acre-feet of San Juan River water from Mexico under the 1944 Water Treaty. This critical step will help provide much-needed water to the communities, farmers, and businesses of the Rio Grande Valley, addressing the i... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has introduced H.R. 10113, the "South Texas Agriculture Emergency Assistance Act," aimed at providing vital financial support to agricultural producers in Texas with operations along the Rio Grande. The bill is designed to address the economic losses these producers have endured during the 2023 and 2024 crop years due to Mexico's failure to meet its water de... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) recently introduced the bipartisan Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2024, a bill requiring public colleges and universities to provide opioid overdose rescue kits, including Narcan (naloxone), to help address the deadly rise in opioid-related deaths among young adults. Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46) is the bill's lead co-sponsor. “Fentanyl is the number one killer o... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has introduced the Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act of 2024, with bipartisan support from Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46). The bill reauthorizes and increases funding for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a nationwide partnership of public and private organizations focusing on preventing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes. In the ... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduced the Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act on Friday (October 18th). The bill would posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edinburg, Texas, native Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula. The legislation seeks to honor Sekula's courageous service and ultimate sacrifice for his country. Lance Corporal Sekula was the first Edinburg nativ... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced Wednesday (October 23rd) nearly $2 million in funding for community projects in South Texas. University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley will receive $500,000 in funds dedicated to its Manufacturing Incubator Dry Room Project, which will encourage innovation and investment into the RGV. The City of Edinburg will receive nearly $1.4 million for Lift Station No.... Read More »
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) recently introduced the Water Delivery Transparency Act to address South Texas' water challenges by ensuring agricultural producers and local stakeholders have a voice in negotiations under the 1944 Water Treaty with Mexico. As Mexico continues to fall short on water deliveries, the bill mandates the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) to... Read More »
