Press Releases

Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) championed veterans’ priorities by passing her bipartisan legislation, H.R. 224, the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act. This legislation will ensure VA service-connected disability income is always excluded from income calculations when determining eligibility for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program assistance. Watch her floor remarks… Read more »

Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) attended the National Prayer Breakfast with her guest from McAllen, Dr. Milton Louis Gonzalez. Following the event, De La Cruz recognized Dr. Gonzalez on the House floor. Watch her full speech here. “I rise today to honor my guest for this year’s National Prayer Breakfast,… Read more »

Yesterday, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced a resolution to condemn the Government of Mexico for its consistent failure to fulfill water deliveries and comply with the 1944 Water Treaty. The resolution was introduced alongside Reps. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), Randy Weber (TX-14), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), and Chip Roy (TX-21). "Mexico's… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the establishment of the GOP Latino Staff Association. The Association, of which De La Cruz is the Congressional sponsor, is dedicated to building the Republican Latino Congressional staff community. "I’m thrilled to announce the launch of the GOP Latino Staff Association, an exciting new group supporting Republican Latino staffers on… Read more »

De La Cruz Appointed as Vice Chair of Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her appointment to Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. "I am excited to serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) proudly attended the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States and J.D. Vance as Vice President. “It is an honor to witness this historic moment,” said De La Cruz. “Just as President Ronald Reagan took the Oath of Office in the Capitol Rotunda on a frigid day in 1985, President Trump and Vice President Vance did the… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) re-introduced three agriculture-focused pieces of legislation Tuesday that benefit farmers across the Rio Grande Valley. ·       Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act: Addresses the significant economic losses suffered by Texas ag producers because of the Mexican government’s failure to comply with the 1944 water… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has been reappointed Vice Chair of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee by Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02).  This continues De La Cruz’s subcommittee leadership position from her first term into the new Congress. She is proud to continue to leverage her nearly two decades of insurance industry experience to help… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Honor Inauguration Day Act on Monday, legislation that mandates American flags fly at their highest peak each Inauguration Day, which is a day that celebrates the exercising of the will of the people. “President Biden has decided, for the first time in American history, to fly the flag at half-staff during a successors Inauguration.… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) re-introduced the HUD Transparency Act this week. This bill mandates the Inspector General (IG) at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) testify annually before Congress. The legislation specifies the IG must testify about: efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse; the ability to conduct and supervise audits,… Read more »