Press Releases

Bills that target the financing of terrorism were introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) on Tuesday, December 5th. The Prevent the Financing of Terrorism Through the Drug Trade Act requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to Congress within 180 days outlining the sources and scope of terrorist financing done by Hamas and Hezbollah in Mexico, Central… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz’s (TX-15) resolution, H.Res. 683, targeting the critical water scarcity issues in South Texas. This bipartisan measure, co-led by Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), calls on Mexico to fulfill its obligations under the 1944 treaty with the United States, which governs the allocation of water from the Colorado,… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz issued the following statement upon passage of H.R. 6363, the House continuing resolution: "Today, I voted to prioritize common sense, national security, and the well-being of South Texans. With the ongoing threats at our southern border and the growing conflict in the Middle East, keeping our government operational is more crucial than ever. In our… Read more »

Legislation that protects taxpayers from unwanted IRS participation in certain matters was introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) on Thursday, November 9th. The Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2023 is co-sponsored by Texas Reps. Randy Weber and Lance Gooden. This bill aims to make a simple change. It says that before the IRS can bring in their lawyers and compliance… Read more »

The office of Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has been subjected to repeated acts of vandalism this week, incidents that are currently under investigation by local law enforcement. These malicious acts have been perpetrated by individuals with pro-Hamas sentiments, targeting the Congresswoman for her condemnation of anti-Semitism and solidarity with Jews in our community and the state of… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the award of three Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program grants on Wednesday, November 8th. De La Cruz wrote to the Attorney General in support of the grants for the cities of Alamo, Alton, and Mission earlier this year. Awards for each city’s police department are: Alamo: $352,404 (funding for 3… Read more »

A resolution calling on Mexico to honor its 1944 treaty with the United States and fulfill its water commitments annually passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, November 7th. 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 deliveries… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills Thursday, November 2nd, one that provides aid to Israel and another that condemns support of Hamas and other terrorist organizations on college campuses. Both bills are co-sponsored by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and were introduced after the brutal, inhumane Hamas terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians in October. "I… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement about today's vote for a new Speaker of the House: "With a raging border crisis, a growing $32 trillion national debt, and war breaking out in the Middle East, it has never been more crucial to focus on serving the American people. We must end politics as usual in Washington and stop treating government like a… Read more »

In a letter Monday to Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs and the Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) implored Mexico to honor its 1944 water treaty with the United States. “As good neighbors, we must help each other in times of need,” De La Cruz wrote. “Your immediate action on water deliveries from your reserves would be greatly appreciated… Read more »