Press Releases

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement upon passage of H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act: "By racking up more debt than any government in human history, Washington has put our country on a path toward a fiscal calamity. I agree with my colleagues who say this bill does not fully rectify that problem, but it is an important first step. The Fiscal… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the follow statement reacting to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Sackett v. EPA: “The EPA and the Biden Administration have long overstepped their authority and I am pleased to see the Supreme Court agree with the position maintained by so many Americans,” De La Cruz said. “Since taking office in January, I have worked tirelessly to stand up… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the “Banking Regulator Accountability Act” on Monday, May 22. The bill mandates the head of each Federal banking agency to testify twice per year before the House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. Only the Fed’s Vice Chair for Supervision has a testimony requirement, and it’s only once… Read more »

The House of Representatives Monday passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas), Andy Ogles (R-Tennessee), and Brittany Pettersen (D-Colorado) aims to prevent the financing of illegal synthetic drugs. H.R. 1076 passed the House in bipartisan fashion Monday night, May 22. The bipartisan bill directs the Comptroller General of the United States to study… Read more »

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 »