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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Helps Secure $500,000 Grant for McAllen Transit-Oriented Development

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Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced the successful securing of a $500,000 grant for the Metro McAllen North-South Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Master Plan. The grant, awarded through the Federal Transit Administration's FY23 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning, will be instrumental in fostering sustainable growth and…

Guadalupe, Jim Wells, Karnes, Live Oak, and Wilson Counties Receive Federal Disaster Area Designations, De La Cruz Announces

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz was recently notified that Guadalupe, Karnes, Live Oak, and Wilson Counties in the 15th Congressional District of Texas have been declared primary federal natural disaster areas due to the recent drought. Jim Wells County was designated as a contiguous natural disaster area. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declared the disaster on Tuesday, March 25th,…

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz: Vote for Spending Bill Supports Border Patrol, Border Security

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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…

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Disabled Veterans Housing Needs

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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…

House Passes Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz’s Resolution Denouncing the Biden Administration’s Immigration Policies

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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…

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Secures Over $25 Million for TX-15 District Improvements Through 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act

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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…

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Delivers the Spanish Language Republican Address to the Nation

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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…

La Congresista Mónica De La Cruz Ofrece el Mensaje Republicano en Español a la Nación

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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…

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Delivers Spanish Language Response to Biden’s State of the Union Address

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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…

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas Will Deliver the Spanish Language Republican Address to the Nation

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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…