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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released a mid-year update detailing legislative achievements and constituent service milestones reached during the first half of 2026. De La Cruz’s efforts have focused directly on expanding housing access, lowering living costs, supporting Texas Veterans, and investing federal funding in South Texas communities.

"From hosting Cabinet officials across the district and passing key legislation like the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, to returning over $2.9 million directly to Texans, I remain committed to delivering real solutions for our communities. I am proud of all we have accomplished so far, and I will never stop fighting for Texas." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz

Background:

Since the start of 2026, De La Cruz has hosted Cabinet officials in South Texas, advanced critical legislation to the President's desk, and delivered major wins for Texas communities. Highlights are below:

Cabinet Officials Visit Texas:

• Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at GE Aerospace in McAllen
• Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling at Stanley Black & Decker in Mission and Rio Farms Inc. in Monte Alto
• Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler at United Alloy in Seguin
• Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at the San Antonio Airport

Constituent Services & Local Support:

• $2.9+ million returned directly to TX-15 taxpayers through federal casework resolution.
• 680+ constituent cases closed and actively assisting over 200 South Texans.

New Laws Led by De La Cruz:

• The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: Incorporates five of De La Cruz's provisions to lower costs and expand housing supply:
• The Housing Affordability Act
• HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act
• The VA Home Loan Awareness Act
• The Housing Supply Expansion Act
• Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act
• SPEAK Act: Establishes language communication best practices for healthcare providers and patients
• Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act: Ensures housing support for Veterans

House-passed Legislation Led by De La Cruz:

• Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act: Modernizes U.S. banking systems to better support community banks

Federal Investments for TX-15:

• Secured $21.77 million in federal community project funding for FY26
• Submitted requests for over $40 million across 20 community projects for FY27