National Security

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 »

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 »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced legislation that stiffens federal penalties on illegal migrants who engage in high-speed car chases with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or local law enforcement assisting the federal government.  Under this legislation, failure to yield would be a felony and if an officer is killed during… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz recently signed onto a letter urging the Biden Adminstration to stop reported plea deal negotiations with terrorists tied to the 9/11 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people more than 20 years ago. “According to reports, these agreements would remove the possibility of the death penalty,” the letter reads. “If true, this would be a grave miscarriage… Read more »

The House of Representatives on Friday approved a reauthorization of the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes an amendment from Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) that increases three different counter-narcotics programs under the purview of the Department of Defense (DoD). The amendment provides a total of $15 million of additional funding for these critical… Read more »

The House of Representatives Monday passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas), Andy Ogles (R-Tennessee), and Brittany Pettersen (D-Colorado) aims to prevent the financing of illegal synthetic drugs. H.R. 1076 passed the House in bipartisan fashion Monday night, May 22. The bipartisan bill directs the Comptroller General of the United States to study… Read more »

In a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Rep. Monica De La Cruz and local South Texas elected leaders urged the secretary to deploy Tactical Aerostat Systems (TAS) along the border with Mexico. In her letter, De La Cruz states, “TAS are necessary for our border patrol agents to secure the border. They provide agents with real-time intelligence, enhance their ability to prosecute… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) issued the following statement in response to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ visit to the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday, May 4: "Secretary Mayorkas' photo op against the backdrop of a border humanitarian crisis the Biden administration has known for months would happen only confirms that his impeachment is long overdue. That is why… Read more »

Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the “Mayorkas Must Fly Coach Until We Secure the Border Act” on Friday, March 10. This piece of legislation would prevent Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and his staff from using a federal executive aircraft or any private jet, until he submits a plan to Congress to help secure the border. Until he submits a plan, Secretary Mayorkas… Read more »

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) congratulated the area’s newest Border Patrol Chief on Friday. Gloria Chavez recently became chief after a 27-year career with the U.S. Border Patrol. She’s the highest-ranking female agent in the Border Patrol. “I welcome Chief Chavez to this new position and welcome her home to the Rio Grande Valley,” De La Cruz said. “I also want to thank her… Read more »