Press Releases

 In Case You Missed It – Paul Perez, President of the National Border Patrol Council, penned the following piece for The Monitor in McAllen, Texas. You can read the full piece here or below.  Restoring Safety in Communities … Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the following statement congratulating newly-appointed U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins.  Earlier this week, De La Cruz sent a congratulatory letter to the now-Sec. Rollins. In the letter, De La Cruz urged Sec. Rollins to expedite targeted economic… Read more »

Today, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act passed the House. The legislation, co-led by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), is named in honor of RGV Sector Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez and strengthens the punishment for… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her election to Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Women’s Caucus. She will serve alongside Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13) to carry out the Caucus’s longstanding mission of advancing bipartisan policies that improve the lives of women and families across the country. Reps. De La Cruz and Sykes take… Read more »

Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) championed veterans’ priorities by passing her bipartisan legislation, H.R. 224, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act. This legislation will ensure VA service-connected disability income is always excluded from income calculations when determining eligibility for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program assistance. Watch her floor remarks… Read more »

Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) attended the National Prayer Breakfast with her guest from McAllen, Dr. Milton Louis Gonzalez. Following the event, De La Cruz recognized Dr. Gonzalez on the House floor. Watch her full speech here. “I rise today to honor my guest for this year’s National Prayer Breakfast,… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio advocating for the priorities of Texas farmers as the Trump Administration continues trade negotiations with Mexico and Canada. In the letter, De La Cruz addresses the water shortages in the Rio Grande Valley and requests that Mexico be held accountable for its failure to comply with the 1944… Read more »

Yesterday, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced a resolution to condemn the Government of Mexico for its consistent failure to fulfill water deliveries and comply with the 1944 Water Treaty. The resolution was introduced alongside Reps. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), Randy Weber (TX-14), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), and Chip Roy (TX-21). "Mexico's… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the establishment of the GOP Latino Staff Association. The Association, of which De La Cruz is the Congressional sponsor, is dedicated to building the Republican Latino Congressional staff community. "I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the GOP Latino Staff Association, an exciting new group supporting Republican Latino staffers on… Read more »

De La Cruz Appointed as Vice Chair of Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her appointment to Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. "I am excited to serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and… Read more »