Press Releases

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement after the vote to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy: "Today marks a challenging moment for the House as an institution. Rather than pursuing border security and restoring fiscal responsibility to the nation's capital, a small group of DC opportunists selfishly joined forces with Democrats to unseat a… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz issued the following statement: "Since my first day in office, I have worked tirelessly to offer South Texans responsible, common-sense leadership in the People’s House. A government shutdown would have been reckless and needlessly hurt Border Patrol and Customs agents, veterans, and working families across South Texas and America. While today's vote… Read more »

Legislation introduced by Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) on Tuesday would ensure Border Patrol Agents are paid in the event of a government shutdown. Money to pay Border Patrol agents would come from “any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated,” the bill states. “Border Patrol agents work hard each and every day to keep our border and nation safe,” De La Cruz said. “The… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced legislation that stiffens federal penalties on illegal migrants who engage in high-speed car chases with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or local law enforcement assisting the federal government.  Under this legislation, failure to yield would be a felony and if an officer is killed during… Read more »

On Tuesday, September 19th, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) delivered a speech urging passage of her resolution directing diplomatic action to ensure water deliveries from Mexico under a 1944 treaty. The current water scarcity and drought conditions in South Texas are causing severe problems for farmers and residents in the Rio Grande Valley. The lack of consistent rainfall and… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a speech Thursday, September 14th, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The following are De La Cruz's prepared remarks. I'm honored to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as the first Latina from my community and the first Republican Latina to represent Texans in the People's House for a full term. The… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, September 13th, to support the diplomatic relations necessary to get Mexico to fulfill its water commitments on an annual basis under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, signed… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz recently signed onto a letter urging the Biden Adminstration to stop reported plea deal negotiations with terrorists tied to the 9/11 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people more than 20 years ago. “According to reports, these agreements would remove the possibility of the death penalty,” the letter reads. “If true, this would be a grave miscarriage… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz was recently notified that Karnes and Live Oak Counties in the 15th Congressional District of Texas have been declared primary federal natural disaster areas due to the recent drought. Jim Wells and Wilson Counties were designated as contiguous natural disaster areas. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the declaration on Thursday, August 28, 2023. A… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) met with key mayors, county judges, and leaders in the agriculture industry on Friday regarding the water crisis facing Texas farmers and communities. The current water scarcity and drought conditions in South Texas are causing severe problems for farmers and residents in the Rio Grande Valley. The lack of consistent rainfall and water… Read more »