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De La Cruz Invites DHS Secretary Noem to Visit South Texas

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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…

De La Cruz Improves Access to Multi-Language Health Care Options

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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…

De La Cruz Honors Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. With Post Office in McAllen

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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…

De La Cruz Introduces Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act. This critical legislation will ensure U.S. Border Patrol agents and Office of Field Operations Officers continue to be paid during a potential government shutdown in FY2025. This critical legislation is co-sponsored by…

De La Cruz: Celebrating International Women's Day

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX-15), Vice Chair of Communications for the Congressional Hispanic Conference, released the following statement to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th and the achievements of women across the world. “On International Women’s Day, we reflect on the incredible…

De La Cruz Reaction to President Trump's Joint Address

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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…

ICYMI: De La Cruz in The Washington Examiner: The Texas Water War

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 In Case You Missed It – Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) penned the following piece for The Washington Examiner. You can read the full piece here or below. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ …