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House Passes De La Cruz’s “Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act”

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The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday (Jan. 30th) co-led by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06). Under this legislation, failure to yield would be a felony, and if an officer is killed during the apprehension, smugglers could face life sentences. The bill, titled the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, is named after…

Class of 2028 Military Service Academy Nominees Announced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced Thursday, Jan. 11th, the nomination of students from across Texas’ 15th Congressional District for military service academies across America. “I am proud to announce nominees to our nation’s military service academies,” De La Cruz said. “In an all-volunteer military, it takes bravery, determination, and a true love of country to sign up…

Bills to Fight Terrorism Introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz

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Bills that target the financing of terrorism were introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) on Tuesday, December 5th. The Prevent the Financing of Terrorism Through the Drug Trade Act requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to Congress within 180 days outlining the sources and scope of terrorist financing done by Hamas and Hezbollah in Mexico, Central…

House Passes Bipartisan Resolution Introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Calling on Mexico to Honor Water Treaty

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz’s (TX-15) resolution, H.Res. 683, targeting the critical water scarcity issues in South Texas. This bipartisan measure, co-led by Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), calls on Mexico to fulfill its obligations under the 1944 treaty with the United States, which governs the allocation of water from the Colorado,…

COPS Grants Awarded to South Texas Communities, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Announces

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the award of three Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program grants on Wednesday, November 8th. De La Cruz wrote to the Attorney General in support of the grants for the cities of Alamo, Alton, and Mission earlier this year. Awards for each city’s police department are: Alamo: $352,404 (funding for 3…

De La Cruz Resolution to Secure Water Deliveries from Mexico Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee

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A resolution calling on Mexico to honor its 1944 treaty with the United States and fulfill its water commitments annually passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, November 7th. The current water scarcity and drought conditions in South Texas are causing severe problems for farmers and residents in the Rio Grande Valley. The lack of consistent rainfall and water deliveries…

“Support for Israel Remains Unwavering,” Congresswoman De La Cruz Says After Voting for Israel Aid and Condemning Support for Hamas Terrorists on College Campuses

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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…

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Urges Immediate Action to Secure Southern Border In Light of Recent Terrorist Attacks in Israel

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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…

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) Co-Sponsors Resolution Standing Firmly with Israel Following Terrorist Attacks

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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…

Unwavering Support for Border Patrol: Rep. Monica De La Cruz Introduces Legislation to Ensure that Border Patrol Agents are Paid During a Potential Government Shutdown

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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…