Press Releases

In a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, Rep. Monica De La Cruz joined other Members of Congress to express concern about the number of unaccompanied minors entering the United States and the conditions in which they find themselves after contact with federal officials. In the letter, led by Reps. Juan… Read more »

In a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Rep. Monica De La Cruz and local South Texas elected leaders urged the secretary to deploy Tactical Aerostat Systems (TAS) along the border with Mexico. In her letter, De La Cruz states, “TAS are necessary for our border patrol agents to secure the border. They provide agents with real-time intelligence, enhance their ability to prosecute… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement in response to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ visit to the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday, May 4: "Secretary Mayorkas' photo op against the backdrop of a border humanitarian crisis the Biden administration has known for months would happen only confirms that his impeachment is long overdue. That is why… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz cast her vote FOR the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023. The bill’s major components include: Ends reckless Washington spending, which has caused record inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain shortages, and instability in the banking system. Saves taxpayer dollars through reclamation of unspent COVID funds, pushing… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz is proud to have co-sponsored H.R. 734, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which passed the House of Representatives on Thursday, April 20.  The bill includes three components to protect girls’ and women’s sports:  Clarifies that a recipient of federal education funding violates Title IX’s prohibition against sex… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced today that her office has nominated Selena's 1994 album "Amor Prohibido" to the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry for historic preservation. The nomination follows Texas' observance of Selena Day on April 16, commemorating the late Tejana star’s birthday. The Library of Congress's National Recording Registry is a list of… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced on Thursday that she plans to open a new district office in McAllen on April 11 to serve the residents of South Texas. De La Cruz made history in November by becoming the first Latina elected to represent Texas’ 15th Congressional District. “I could not be more excited to open an office in the heart of Hidalgo County,” said Congresswoman De La… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the “Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act” on Thursday, March 30. This legislation is critical in helping to combat cattle fever tick infestations that are a constant hardship for many cattle producers. In recent years, cattle fever tick infestations have increased significantly in number. This bill would direct the… Read more »

A Seguin rancher and former teacher was remembered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday evening. Benno Luensmann was a rancher in Seguin, a former teacher, and a community and industry leader who passed away on January 29. He was 88 years old. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) delivered the following speech in honor of Luensmann. View the video here. Mr.… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement after voting for the Parents Bill of Rights Act on Friday, March 24: “The shutdown of schools across America and the online learning environment required more parental involvement than ever before. It often opened the eyes of our nation’s mothers and fathers. Many parents learned for the first time about the radical… Read more »