Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) proudly announced her co-sponsorship of the Senior Citizens Tax EliminationAct (H.R. 3206), a vital piece of federal legislation aimed at supporting seniors in Texas and across America. By eliminating the unfair double-taxation on Social Security benefits, this bill… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) congratulated Ms. Gabriella Garza for the remarkable achievement of winning the Congressional Art Competition for the 15th Congressional District of Texas.  “I am pleased to announce Ms. Gabriella Garza of Edinburg North High School as the winner of the Congressional Art Competition. Her inspiring artwork features a scene of her grandfather… Read more »

The Canine Reporting Act was introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.   The legislation mandates reporting by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Congress on the average time it took for a veteran to be paired with a service dog in the previous year. The bill also requires the VA secretary submit legislative recommendations to Congress to… Read more »

WASHINGTON (May 15, 2023) – H.Res. 363, expressing support for recognizing "National Police Week,” was recently co-sponsored by Congresswomen Monica De La Cruz (TX-15). The resolution recognizes law enforcement officers across the United States in the pursuit of preserving safe and secure communities; the need to ensure that such officers have the equipment, training, and resources… Read more »

Legislation mandating a cost-of-living adjustment for disabled veterans and certain dependents was recently co-sponsored by Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15).  The bill, H.R. 1529, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase the amounts payable for wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, the clothing allowance for certain disabled… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz issued the following statement: “Perhaps the worst part of the crisis that is now unfolding at our southern border is that it was entirely preventable. The Biden administration knew for months that Title 42 was ending today. There was clear and unmistakable evidence that tens of thousands of migrants planned to cross the border illegally. Under President… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) voted for the Secure the Border Act on Thursday, May 11. This legislation puts an end to the current policies of the Biden Administration. This legislation: Forces the Biden Administration to restart construction of the border wall. Deploys technology to the southern and northern borders. Increases the number of Border Patrol… Read more »

In a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, Rep. Monica De La Cruz joined other Members of Congress to express concern about the number of unaccompanied minors entering the United States and the conditions in which they find themselves after contact with federal officials. In the letter, led by Reps. Juan… Read more »

In a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Rep. Monica De La Cruz and local South Texas elected leaders urged the secretary to deploy Tactical Aerostat Systems (TAS) along the border with Mexico. In her letter, De La Cruz states, “TAS are necessary for our border patrol agents to secure the border. They provide agents with real-time intelligence, enhance their ability to prosecute… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement in response to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ visit to the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday, May 4: "Secretary Mayorkas' photo op against the backdrop of a border humanitarian crisis the Biden administration has known for months would happen only confirms that his impeachment is long overdue. That is why… Read more »