National Security

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) proudly announced that she is co-leading the introduction of the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, a vital step toward enhancing the safety of law enforcement officials serving near the U.S.-Mexico border. This legislation is named in honor of Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez, who tragically lost his life while pursuing illegal immigrants… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) is proud to announce the nominations for military service academies from Texas’s 15th Congressional District for the 2nd session of the 118th Congress. These outstanding young men and women have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, leadership qualities, and a strong commitment to serving our nation. “This year’s nominees… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) recently introduced the bipartisan Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2024, a bill requiring public colleges and universities to provide opioid overdose rescue kits, including Narcan (naloxone), to help address the deadly rise in opioid-related deaths among young adults. Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46) is the bill's lead co-sponsor. “Fentanyl is the… Read more »

President Joe Biden signed into law H.R. 1076, the Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act, on Friday, September 13th. The legislation is a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and passed by both the House and Senate. This landmark legislation aims to combat the financing of illegal synthetic drugs, particularly fentanyl, which has ravaged… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) today introduced the "Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025" in the U.S. House of Representatives. This critical legislation ensures that U.S. Border Patrol agents and officers from the Office of Field Operations, continue to be paid during any potential government shutdown in fiscal year 2025. “The brave men and women of Customs and… Read more »

UPDATE: The FY25 Foreign Operations appropriations bill passed out of the full committee today, June 12th and included Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's language to withhold funds from Mexico until it meets its obligations under the 1944 water treaty. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz thanks Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart for his leadership on this issue. She also thanks… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), who represents a congressional district along the border with Mexico, issued the following statement in response to President Biden's executive order addressing the border crisis: "President Biden's plan to deal with the surge in illegal immigration is too little too late. The Biden Administration undid President Trump's successful border policies… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has taken a formidable stance on the ongoing water treaty issues with Mexico, emphasizing the urgent need for Mexico to comply with its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. Together with Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), she has formally requested a follow-up meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai following the ambassador’s… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement Saturday on the failure of the End the Border Catastrophe Act: "The failed vote today on the End the Border Catastrophe Act puts politics above the safety and security of Americans. In communities across the Southern Border, we’ve seen the catastrophe the Biden Administration’s failed border policies have created.… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken today about Mexico’s continued failure to abide by its 1944 water treaty with the United States. The meeting follows the passage of H.Res. 683, which expresses support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill its annual water deliveries to the United States under the… Read more »