Press Releases

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the bipartisan passage of H.R. 7480, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act. It is her sixth piece of legislation to pass the House of Representatives. De La Cruz’s legislation, which passed Wednesday, ensures that service-connected disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs is excluded from income calculations… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) expressed her support of Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to accept an offer of 120,000 acre-feet of San Juan River water from Mexico under the 1944 Water Treaty. This critical step will help provide much-needed water to the communities, farmers, and businesses of the Rio Grande Valley,… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has introduced H.R. 10113, the "South Texas Agriculture Emergency Assistance Act," aimed at providing vital financial support to agricultural producers in Texas with operations along the Rio Grande. The bill is designed to address the economic losses these producers have endured during the 2023 and 2024 crop years due to Mexico's failure to meet its… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) recently introduced the bipartisan Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2024, a bill requiring public colleges and universities to provide opioid overdose rescue kits, including Narcan (naloxone), to help address the deadly rise in opioid-related deaths among young adults. Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46) is the bill's lead co-sponsor. “Fentanyl is the… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has introduced the Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act of 2024, with bipartisan support from Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46). The bill reauthorizes and increases funding for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a nationwide partnership of public and private organizations focusing on preventing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduced the Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act on Friday (October 18th). The bill would posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edinburg, Texas, native Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula. The legislation seeks to honor Sekula's courageous service and ultimate sacrifice for his country. Lance Corporal Sekula was the first… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced Wednesday (October 23rd) nearly $2 million in funding for community projects in South Texas. University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley will receive $500,000 in funds dedicated to its Manufacturing Incubator Dry Room Project, which will encourage innovation and investment into the RGV.  The City of Edinburg will receive nearly $1.4 million… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) recently introduced the Water Delivery Transparency Act to address South Texas' water challenges by ensuring agricultural producers and local stakeholders have a voice in negotiations under the 1944 Water Treaty with Mexico. As Mexico continues to fall short on water deliveries, the bill mandates the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Improving Medicare Services Act of 2024 on Friday, October 4. It is a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring seniors receive the vital healthcare assistance they deserve by modernizing and improving the 1-800-Medicare call line. The legislation, co-led by Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46), directs the Comptroller General of the United States… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the following statement on the White House’s approval of a conditional permit for constructing the Laredo 4/5 International Bridge. This critical infrastructure project will strengthen trade and economic ties between the United States and Mexico. “After months of advocacy and engagement, I am pleased to see the Biden… Read more »