Press Releases

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced that the language she requested to hold the Mexican government accountable was included in the FY26 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations legislation.  “For decades, the Government of Mexico has… Read more »

Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Vice Chair, Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), introduced the bipartisan Whistleblower Protection Act alongside Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05). The legislation ensures that all Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) contracts, particularly those pre-dating 2013, include whistleblower protections. “Whistleblowers play a crucial role in… Read more »

WASHINGTON - This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) joined Bipartisan Women's Caucus (BWC) Co-chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) in her district for a visit to Akron, Ohio. The lawmakers toured the Akron Children's Hospital's Food Farmacy and the First Ladies Museum and discussed the BWC priorities for the 119th Congress. … Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's (TX-15) legislation, the Bringing the Discount Window into the 21stCentury Act, passed the House Financial Services Committee. The legislation will direct the Federal Reserve to review and address the operations of its discount window, a critical tool used to support liquidity of financial… Read more »

ICYMI: Washington, DC – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller held a joint press conference in Mission, Texas, to announce the delivery of drought relief funding through the 1944 Water Treaty Agricultural Assistance Program.  Watch Congresswoman De La Cruz's full remarks here. “The $280 million in funding is critical… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) honored McAllen Police Officer Ismael Garcia and the life of Dr. James C. Lee of Seguin on the House floor.  Officer Ismael Garcia was injured during the attack on the Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen. Remarks as prepared are below, or watch the full speech here. … Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced a House resolution denouncing the July 7th attack on the Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen.  "My heart is with Border Patrol agents and police officers following the attack on the McAllen Border Patrol annex facility. This resolution stands as a reminder that violence against law enforcement and first responders will… Read more »

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 »