Press Releases

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 »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) this week held her second official meeting of the South Texas Water Working Group, in which she announced the appointment of Roy Rodriguez as its chairman. Rodriguez brings decades of experience in public administration and water management across Texas. “I am honored to name Roy Rodriguez as chairman of our South Texas Water Working Group,” said… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced H.R. 9721, the Ensuring Access to Whistleblower Protections Act, a vital piece of legislation aimed at closing gaps in whistleblower protections for employees of HUD contractors. The bill ensures that contracts pre-dating 2013, of which many are currently still lacking key whistleblower protections, will be updated to include Section 4712… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) celebrated the House passage Tuesday (September 17th) of the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act, a bipartisan bill she co-sponsored alongside Congresswoman Michelle Steel (CA-45). The SPEAK Act will establish a task force to develop recommendations to improve language access in health care for Americans with limited English… Read more »

President Joe Biden signed into law H.R. 1076, the Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act, on Friday, September 13th. The legislation is a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and passed by both the House and Senate. This landmark legislation aims to combat the financing of illegal synthetic drugs, particularly fentanyl, which has ravaged… Read more »