Press Releases

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to pass the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act. "The passage of this legislation delivered wins for South Texas, securing $1.75 million to improve water infrastructure while fueling American energy and protecting… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act to ensure uniform access to employment authorization documents (EADs) for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients nationwide. "The Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act provides uniformity and certainty that DACA recipients need to pursue their careers and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Fair Wages for Farmers Act (FWFA) to streamline and reform the H-2A program by codifying two recent Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security rulemakings. The Fair Wages for Farm Workers is supported by the Texas Farm Bureau, and Congresswoman Maria Salazar (FL-27) is an original co-sponsor. "Not only… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote in support of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. "Today's vote is a step in the right direction to bring down premium costs, expand choice, and require price transparency for prescription drugs. Alongside members on both sides of the aisle, I will continue our… Read more »

WASHINGTON – This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) supported the House Financial Services Committee's passage of legislation to increase the supply of affordable housing nationwide, allowing more Americans to achieve their dream of owning a home. Additionally, two pieces of legislation led by De La Cruz, the Community Bank Representation Act and the Whistleblower… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the agreement reached between the U.S. and Mexico to ensure the Mexican government complies with obligated water deliveries under the 1944 Water Treaty. "Alongside Secretary Rollins and the entire Trump Administration, we have secured a second agreement of water deliveries from the Mexican… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Community Bank Representation Act to expand responsibilities for the Federal Reserve Board's community bank representative. "Community banks are the lifeline of our main streets, providing access to capital and partnerships that help small businesses thrive. My Community Bank Representation Act will ensure that banks… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced the Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act to impose restrictions on the Mexican government if they fail to meet obligated water deliveries under the 1944 Water Treaty. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduce companion legislation in the Senate. "For… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's (TX-15) HUD Transparency Act passed the House floor with bipartisan support. The legislation mandates the Inspector General (IG) at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to testify annually before Congress on efforts to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. De La Cruz spoke on the floor to urge her colleagues… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced the bipartisan Housing Affordability Act to amend the National Housing Act and update existing multifamily loan limits to accurately adjust for modern expenses, including construction costs for new buildings. "Access to affordable housing is one of the most prevalent obstacles… Read more »