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South Texas Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Votes to Impeach Sec. Mayorkas

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South Texas Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), a leading voice for border security, voted Tuesday to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for his failure to uphold his oath of office and secure the border. “Secretary Mayorkas’ blatant disregard for the security of our southern border not only empowers the world’s deadliest drug cartels but also perpetuates the…

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Bring Needed Transparency to HUD

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has introduced bipartisan legislation to require accountability at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development Inspector General to testify yearly before Congress. Prior to June, the last time an official from the Inspector General's office testified before the House of…

New Tax Bill Passes House; De La Cruz Calls It “An Important Update to America’s Tax Policy”

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The House of Representatives passed H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, with a large bipartisan vote on Tuesday, Jan. 31st. The legislation is a win for working Texas families, and, as Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) mentioned on the House floor earlier this month, “these provisions are tools that empower small businesses to drive innovation, create…

House Passes De La Cruz’s “Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act”

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The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday (Jan. 30th) co-led by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06). Under this legislation, failure to yield would be a felony, and if an officer is killed during the apprehension, smugglers could face life sentences. The bill, titled the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, is named after…

Class of 2028 Military Service Academy Nominees Announced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced Thursday, Jan. 11th, the nomination of students from across Texas’ 15th Congressional District for military service academies across America. “I am proud to announce nominees to our nation’s military service academies,” De La Cruz said. “In an all-volunteer military, it takes bravery, determination, and a true love of country to sign up…

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Introduces Bipartisan Southern Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act to Safeguard Texas Agriculture Along the Southern Border

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The bipartisan Southern Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act (H.R. 6921) was introduced Tuesday, Jan. 9th, by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15). The bill authorizes payments under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to assist producers in implementing certain conservation practices along the southern border of Texas. Counties included in the legislation include…

De La Cruz’s Bipartisan “Save Children from Trauma Act” Included in SUPPORT Act, Passed by U.S. House on Tuesday

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The bipartisan “Save Children from Trauma Act” introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) in June passed the House today as part of the SUPPORT Act. The “Save Children from Trauma Act” provides resources for the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, which helps improve treatment and services for children, adolescents, and families who have experienced traumatic events.…

Bills to Fight Terrorism Introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz

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Bills that target the financing of terrorism were introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) on Tuesday, December 5th. The Prevent the Financing of Terrorism Through the Drug Trade Act requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to Congress within 180 days outlining the sources and scope of terrorist financing done by Hamas and Hezbollah in Mexico, Central…

House Passes Bipartisan Resolution Introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Calling on Mexico to Honor Water Treaty

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz’s (TX-15) resolution, H.Res. 683, targeting the critical water scarcity issues in South Texas. This bipartisan measure, co-led by Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), calls on Mexico to fulfill its obligations under the 1944 treaty with the United States, which governs the allocation of water from the Colorado,…

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Votes to Prioritize National Security and South Texans' Well-Being, Calls for Long-Term Solutions

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz issued the following statement upon passage of H.R. 6363, the House continuing resolution: "Today, I voted to prioritize common sense, national security, and the well-being of South Texans. With the ongoing threats at our southern border and the growing conflict in the Middle East, keeping our government operational is more crucial than ever. In our…