Press Releases

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) met with local officials and visited the Karnes City Food Pantry in Karnes County and the Alice Housing Authority in Jim Wells County.       De La Cruz toured the recently opened Karnes City Food Pantry and discussed their critical work to address food insecurity in Karnes County. De La Cruz and her team played a role… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to President Trump expressing support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's request for additional federal support for disaster relief. This relief would be critical to addressing the damage caused by the recent severe flooding in several South Texas counties, including Hidalgo County. In the letter, De La Cruz… Read more »

PHOTOS: De La Cruz Tours Rio Grande Valley Food Bank, Hosts Roundtable for South Texas Farmers … Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Selena Commemorative Coin Act in celebration of "Selena Day" and the life of South Texas icon, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. "Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is remembered as "The Queen of Tejano" for her passion, talent, and music that changed the industry forever. Selena inspired millions by elevating Tejano music to the mainstream and… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the following statement in response to President Trump's work to hold the Mexican government accountable for the over one million acre-feet of water they owe South Texas.   Read De La Cruz's post here or below. "Thank you, President Trump, for holding the Mexican government accountable for the water they owe South Texans. As… Read more »

De La Cruz Statement on Senate Amendment to FY25 Budget Resolution … Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) released the statement below following President Trump's announcement on tariffs. "South Texas is home to some of the busiest land ports of entry in our country and I understand the importance of our trade partnership with Mexico. I am proud to have advocated to the White House on behalf of farmers and families for… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »