Press Releases

WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs statement on denying the Government of Mexico's water request. "Thank you, President Trump, for taking decisive action to hold the Government of… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced alongside U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) that $280 million of aid funds will be deployed by the USDA to South Texas farmers. De La Cruz secured the funding in last year's end-of-year continuing resolution. "Farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our South Texas… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem congratulating her on her confirmation. In the letter, De La Cruz invited Secretary Noem to visit her border community and hear directly from families, farmers, and Border Patrol Agents in South Texas. In the letter, De La Cruz… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge (SPEAK) Act with Reps. Gabe Evans (R-CO), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Marc Veasey (D-TX) to require the Department of Health and Human Services to create a task force and issue guidance with best practices for improving telehealth for non-English speakers. Original co-sponsors… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation to rename a post office in McAllen, Texas, in honor of Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. This critical legislation is co-sponsored by Reps. Brian Babin (R-TX), Roger Williams (R-TX), John Carter… Read more »

De La Cruz Statement on Continuing Resolution … Read more »

Tonight, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the video statement below following President Trump's Joint Address. You can watch the full video here . In part, De La Cruz said: "Tonight, America heard President Trump's plan to restore American greatness. "Republicans are unified in our promise to deliver common-sense solutions for America. It was an honor to hear… Read more »

De La Cruz Advocates for Texas Water at White House … Read more »

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her election to Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Women’s Caucus. She will serve alongside Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13) to carry out the Caucus’s longstanding mission of advancing bipartisan policies that improve the lives of women and families across the country. Reps. De La Cruz and Sykes take… Read more »