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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 never be tolerated. I am proud to lead this effort in honor of the brave men and women who put themselves in harms way and save lives." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz

The resolution has 41 original co-sponsors, including: Reps. Randy Weber (TX-14), Mike Flood (NE-01), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Pete Sessions (TX-17), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Michael Guest (MS-03), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Erin Houchin (IN-09), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Mike Simpson (ID-02), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Keith Self (TX-03), Brandon Gill (TX-26), Celeste Maloy (UT-02), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), John McGuire (VA-05), Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08), Brian Babin (TX-36), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Gabe Evans (CO-08), Greg Steube (FL-17), Michael Rulli (OH-06), John Carter (TX-31), Wesley Hunt (TX-38), Don Bacon (NE-02), Aaron Bean (FL-04), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Brad Finstad (MN-01).

Background: 
On July 7th, an active shooter opened fire on the McAllen Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen, Texas. The attack resulted in three wounded, including McAllen Police Department Officer Ismael Garcia, who sustained a knee injury during the attack. Last week, De La Cruz visited Officer Garcia in recovery.