Press Releases

The U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills Thursday, November 2nd, one that provides aid to Israel and another that condemns support of Hamas and other terrorist organizations on college campuses. Both bills are co-sponsored by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and were introduced after the brutal, inhumane Hamas terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians in October. "I… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement about today's vote for a new Speaker of the House: "With a raging border crisis, a growing $32 trillion national debt, and war breaking out in the Middle East, it has never been more crucial to focus on serving the American people. We must end politics as usual in Washington and stop treating government like a… Read more »

In a letter Monday to Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs and the Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) implored Mexico to honor its 1944 water treaty with the United States. “As good neighbors, we must help each other in times of need,” De La Cruz wrote. “Your immediate action on water deliveries from your reserves would be greatly appreciated… Read more »

In a joint effort to support our nation's veterans and their families, Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Al Green (D-TX) have introduced the H.R. 5979, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2023. This groundbreaking bipartisan legislation is designed to increase awareness of the VA Home Loan Program among veterans and surviving spouses, helping them access mortgage benefits that are… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Monday, expressing her deep concerns about the security of the southern border and the potential implications for national security. In the wake of the recent attacks in Israel by Hamas, Congresswoman De La Cruz highlighted the imperative need for stringent border security policies… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement Friday regarding the ongoing House Speaker drama: "I have sometimes compared Washington, D.C. to a telenovela, and I will admit that comparison may have been off. In many ways, it is a lot worse. America faces serious problems: record debt, a broken border, and genocidal terrorism abroad. The needless political… Read more »

In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks against Israel by Hamas in which hundreds of Israeli civilians were murdered and several Americans were taken hostage, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has stepped forward as an original co-sponsor of a House resolution standing firmly with Israel, emphasizing its pivotal role as a key U.S. ally in an exceptionally volatile… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement after the vote to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy: "Today marks a challenging moment for the House as an institution. Rather than pursuing border security and restoring fiscal responsibility to the nation's capital, a small group of DC opportunists selfishly joined forces with Democrats to unseat a… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz issued the following statement: "Since my first day in office, I have worked tirelessly to offer South Texans responsible, common-sense leadership in the People’s House. A government shutdown would have been reckless and needlessly hurt Border Patrol and Customs agents, veterans, and working families across South Texas and America. While today's vote… Read more »

Legislation introduced by Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) on Tuesday would ensure Border Patrol Agents are paid in the event of a government shutdown. Money to pay Border Patrol agents would come from “any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated,” the bill states. “Border Patrol agents work hard each and every day to keep our border and nation safe,” De La Cruz said. “The… Read more »