Press Releases

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 »

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 »