Press Releases

Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the bipartisan “Save Children from Trauma Act” on Wednesday, June 14th. The bill reauthorizes Section 7133 of the SUPPORT Act. This section provides resources for the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, which helps improve treatment and services for children, adolescents, and families who have experienced traumatic events. The bill… Read more »

The Block Grant Assistance Act of 2023 passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote on Monday, June 12. H.R. 662, which amends the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023 to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers, is co-sponsored by Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15). She issued the following statement upon passage: “When disaster… Read more »

Rep. Monica De La Cruz issued the following statement Tuesday upon passage of H.R. 1615, the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act: “The Biden Administration’s efforts to control all aspects of our lives knows no end,” De La Cruz said. “Whether it’s forcing Americans to purchase prohibitively expensive electric cars or efforts to take natural gas out of our homes, career bureaucrats… Read more »

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 »