Press Releases

After careful consideration and hearing from Border Patrol leadership on the ground in South Texas, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) voted for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. The legislation, which averts a government shutdown at midnight Eastern Time tonight, makes the following improvements to border security: Increases funds to focus on actual… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, a crucial piece of bipartisan legislation aimed at rectifying the inconsistent treatment of disabled veterans seeking housing assistance, which leaves some disabled veterans without access to vital support they may otherwise qualify for. This bill addresses a pressing concern that has been… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.Res. 1065, a resolution authored by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz that denounces the Biden administration's immigration policies. The resolution addresses the pressing issues surrounding border security and immigration enforcement. "The current state of our nation's border security is unsustainable," said Rep. De La Cruz. "The policies put… Read more »

More than $25 million will come home to the 15th Congressional District soon following passage of the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act last week. The House and Senate last week passed the legislation, which was signed into law by the president on March 9th. Projects across TX-15 are funded by this legislation, including $7.4 million in terminal improvements at McAllen International… Read more »

Click here to watch the Spanish Language Republican address Full remarks: Good evening, I am Mónica De La Cruz, and it is an honor to represent Texas's 15th District in the House. I was raised by a single mom and I’m the granddaughter of a Mexican farmworker. Through hard work and thanks to God, I was able to start a small business while raising my children alone. I… Read more »

La Congresista Mónica De La Cruz (TX-15) ofreció el Mensaje Republicano en Español a la Nación tras el discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión: Buenas noches, soy Mónica De La Cruz, y es un honor representar al Distrito 15 de Tejas en la Cámara. Fui criada por una mamá soltera y soy nieta de un campesino mexicano. Con mucho trabajo y gracias a Dios, pude lanzar una pequeña empresa… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) delivered the Spanish language response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address on Thursday evening. In her address, Congresswoman De La Cruz called the president to task for failing to address issues important to Americans and South Texans. “President Biden tried to say everything is perfect, but we know that's not true,” De La Cruz… Read more »

Speaker Mike Johnson announced today Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) will deliver the Spanish language Republican Address to the Nation following the State of the Union address on Thursday, March 7: “As the first Latina and first Republican to represent her district, Congresswoman De La Cruz’s journey to Congress is nothing short of inspirational and encapsulates the very essence… Read more »

On Wednesday, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing longstanding issues regarding Mexico's compliance with the 1944 Water Treaty. The proposed bill is designed to empower U.S. diplomats and officials in their endeavors to secure adherence to the treaty. Rep. Henry Cuellar is the co-lead of this legislation. The legislation… Read more »

South Texas Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) wrote to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on Friday, February 23rd, urging them to act regarding the water shortage impacting Texas farmers and ranchers. Her letter follows the announced closure of the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, which will put 500 full-time and seasonal workers out of a… Read more »