Press Releases

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 »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement in response to the announced closure of Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc.: “I am outraged to hear about the closure of Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, the Lone Star State’s last sugar operation,” De La Cruz said. “It’s devastating for the 500 full-time and seasonal workers who are out of work and equally… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) recently joined a bipartisan group of representatives to introduce H.R. 7149, the Equal Access to Specialty Care Everywhere Act (EASE). This legislation is just one of many bipartisan healthcare access bills co-sponsored by De La Cruz in the 118th Congress. The EASE Act proposes utilizing existing funds from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid… Read more »

South Texas Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), a leading voice for border security, voted Tuesday to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for his failure to uphold his oath of office and secure the border. “Secretary Mayorkas’ blatant disregard for the security of our southern border not only empowers the world’s deadliest drug cartels but also perpetuates the… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has introduced bipartisan legislation to require accountability at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development Inspector General to testify yearly before Congress. Prior to June, the last time an official from the Inspector General's office testified before the House of… Read more »

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, with a large bipartisan vote on Tuesday, Jan. 31st. The legislation is a win for working Texas families, and, as Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) mentioned on the House floor earlier this month, “these provisions are tools that empower small businesses to drive innovation, create… Read more »

The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday (Jan. 30th) co-led by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06). Under this legislation, failure to yield would be a felony, and if an officer is killed during the apprehension, smugglers could face life sentences. The bill, titled the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, is named after… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced Thursday, Jan. 11th, the nomination of students from across Texas’ 15th Congressional District for military service academies across America. “I am proud to announce nominees to our nation’s military service academies,” De La Cruz said. “In an all-volunteer military, it takes bravery, determination, and a true love of country to sign up… Read more »

The bipartisan Southern Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act (H.R. 6921) was introduced Tuesday, Jan. 9th, by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15). The bill authorizes payments under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to assist producers in implementing certain conservation practices along the southern border of Texas. Counties included in the legislation include… Read more »