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De La Cruz Leads Efforts to Raise Awareness of VA Home Loan Program

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Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act to ensure Veterans and their families are aware of their VA benefit eligibility when applying for a home loan. The legislation will incorporate an impactful disclosure on the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) to direct applicants to consult their lender for more information about the VA Home…

De La Cruz Statement on U.S. Denying Mexico's Non-Treaty Water Request

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WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs statement on denying the Government of Mexico's water request. "Thank you, President Trump, for taking decisive action to hold the Government of…

De La Cruz Secures $280 Million in Aid for Texas Farmers

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Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced alongside U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) that $280 million of aid funds will be deployed by the USDA to South Texas farmers. De La Cruz secured the funding in last year's end-of-year continuing resolution. "Farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our South Texas…

De La Cruz Invites DHS Secretary Noem to Visit South Texas

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem congratulating her on her confirmation. In the letter, De La Cruz invited Secretary Noem to visit her border community and hear directly from families, farmers, and Border Patrol Agents in South Texas. In the letter, De La Cruz…

De La Cruz Improves Access to Multi-Language Health Care Options

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge (SPEAK) Act with Reps. Gabe Evans (R-CO), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Marc Veasey (D-TX) to require the Department of Health and Human Services to create a task force and issue guidance with best practices for improving telehealth for non-English speakers. Original co-sponsors…

De La Cruz Honors Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. With Post Office in McAllen

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to rename a post office in McAllen, Texas, in honor of Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. This critical legislation is co-sponsored by Reps. Brian Babin (R-TX), Roger Williams (R-TX), John Carter…

De La Cruz Reaction to President Trump's Joint Address

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Tonight, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the video statement below following President Trump's Joint Address. You can watch the full video here . In part, De La Cruz said: "Tonight, America heard President Trump's plan to restore American greatness. "Republicans are unified in our promise to deliver common-sense solutions for America. It was an honor to hear…