Press Releases

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Bracero Program 2.0 Act. This legislation aims to stabilize the agricultural workforce and disincentivize illegal border crossings by reforming and streamlining the H-2A visa program. "For decades, the Bracero Program created new opportunities for millions and provided critical support for Texas agriculture. I am leading… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following the House's passage of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.   "Today, I proudly voted in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill once again. This legislation… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced $8.5 million to establish a New World Screwworm sterile fly facility at the Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County. As the threat posed by the New World Screwworm moves northward, the facility will be crucial in producing and… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) joined the House Agriculture Committee hearing with U.S. Department of Agriculture… Read more »

De La Cruz's HUD Transparency Act Passes Committee … Read more »

VIDEO: De La Cruz Brings McAllen… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the New World Screwworm Preparedness Act to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to conduct a study and report strategies to enhance preparedness and response capabilities against potential outbreaks of the New World Screwworm. "As the threat of the New World Screwworm rises, it is critical we… Read more »

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins advocating for the USDA to establish anew sterile fly facility at the Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County, Texas. The facility is critical to protecting Texas livestock and… Read more »

Washington, DC – Co-chairs, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) and Congresswoman Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH), along with Vice-Chairs, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) and Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR) announce theBipartisan Women's Caucus priorities for the 119th Congress. The Caucus outlined the… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the video statement below in honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26. You can watch the full video here. "This Memorial Day, we remember the service and sacrifices of the… Read more »