Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced the Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act to impose restrictions on the Mexican government if they fail to meet obligated water deliveries under the 1944 Water Treaty. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduce companion legislation in the Senate. "For… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's (TX-15) HUD Transparency Act passed the House floor with bipartisan support. The legislation mandates the Inspector General (IG) at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to testify annually before Congress on efforts to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. De La Cruz spoke on the floor to urge her colleagues… Read more »

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… 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… 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… 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’… 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… 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)… 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. … 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… Read more »