Monica De La Cruz

HONORING THE LIFE OF LIEUTENANT SANTIAGO C. SOLIZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 161 (Thursday, October 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 161 (Thursday, October 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1088] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

De La Cruz Holds Brooks County Congressional Record Ceremony WASHINGTON - This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) held the inaugural Brooks County Congressional Record Ceremony to honor the Falfurrias Fire Department's 100 years of service to the community. "It was an honor to present…

De La Cruz Announces $31M for Jim Wells County Wastewater System WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) joined officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to announce more than $31 million in available funding for Jim Wells County Fresh Water Supply District #1. Secured…

RECOGNIZING AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN THIRD CLASS PETTY OFFICER JANYSSA LILYBETH ESPINOZA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 158 (Tuesday, October 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 158 (Tuesday, October 6, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1042] From the Congressional Record…

CELEBRATING THE 105TH BIRTHDAY OF OFELIA MATA LUGO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1009] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

De La Cruz Leads Fight Against Mealybug WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Combatting Pasture Mealybug Act. The bill directs the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study the impact of the pasture mealybug and provide Congress with recommended…

De La Cruz's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen HUD Whistleblower Protections Passes House WASHINGTON – Today, Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Vice Chair Monica De La Cruz's bipartisan Whistleblower Protection Act passed the House. The legislation ensures that all Department of Housing and Urban…

COMMON CENTS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5599-H5602] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1910…

GUARDING UNPROTECTED AGING RETIREES FROM DECEPTION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5602-H5605] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

FOSTERING THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO UPHOLD REGULATORY EFFECTIVENESS IN SUPERVISION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5605-H5608] From the Congressional Record Online…

WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5608-H5609] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

De La Cruz, HHS Secretary Kennedy Visit Head Start in Alice WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Alex J. Adams visited the Head…

De La Cruz Recaps 2026 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…

De La Cruz Hosts Farm Bill Panel in Beeville WASHINGTON – This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz joined agricultural leaders from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Texas Farm Bureau, and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association in Beeville for a panel discussion focused on the…

De La Cruz, Correa Reauthorize National Diabetes Prevention Program WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the bipartisan Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act alongside Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46). The legislation reauthorizes and increases funding for the…

De La Cruz Holds Hidalgo County Congressional Record Ceremony WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) held her 3rd Annual Congressional Record Ceremony in Hidalgo County to present students, community members, and law enforcement officers with their official Congressional Record. "It…

De La Cruz, Acting Labor Secretary Sonderling Visit Hidalgo County WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) brought Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to Hidalgo County to address critical workforce shortages with local manufacturing and agricultural leaders. To start the day, De…

De La Cruz Urges DHS Secretary Mullin to Prioritize Religious Worker Visa Applications WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) wrote Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, urging the agency to prioritize processing religious worker visa applications.…

HONORING FORMER MAYOR DOLLY PEREZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4686-H4687] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

De La Cruz, Commerce Secretary Lutnick Announce $6M for City of McAllen WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced the $6,000,000 grant for the City of McAllen Industrial Park Project from the Economic Development Administration…

De La Cruz Pushes to Expand Housing in Texas Communities WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Freedom to Build Act to lower housing costs and eliminate the "bureaucrat tax", the hidden cost per new build caused by regulatory delays and red tape. The Freedom to Build…

De La Cruz Urges President Trump to Launch Whole-of-Government Fight Against Screwworm WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and members of the Texas Congressional Delegation urged President Trump to implement a whole-of-government strategy to fight outbreaks of the New World…

De La Cruz Restores the Dream of Homeownership Through Passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) voted in support of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. After bicameral collaboration, the legislation will codify President Trump's…

CONGRATULATING AURORA GUZMAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [House] [Page H4212] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4151-H4192] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

De La Cruz Hosts Roundtable on 1944 Water Treaty and USMCA WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) hosted a roundtable highlighting the critical need to include the 1944 Water Treaty in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The roundtable convened government officials alongside…

De La Cruz Imposes Consequences for Mexico's Refusal to Comply with the 1944 Water Treaty WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Water Assurance and Treaty Enforcement for Rio Grande Farmers Act (WATER for Farmers Act). The legislation will impose tariffs on Mexico if…

De La Cruz Announces Winners of 2026 TX-15 Congressional Art Competition WASHINGTON - Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Texas's 15th District, Ashley Esparza from Achieve Early College High School. Ashley's piece, "Little Patriots,…

De La Cruz Introduces Legislation to Honor Local War Hero, Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduced the Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act . The bill would posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edinburg, Texas,…

SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3692-H3699] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

De La Cruz Honors Texas Law Enforcement for National Police Week WASHINGTON - In honor of National Police Week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) recognized the selfless service and achievements of Texas law enforcement on the House floor. De La Cruz hosts Major Fred Whisenant, Trooper Juan…

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK: TEXAS HONOR GUARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [House] [Page H3397] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

PHOTOS: De La Cruz Celebrates Local Business Owners, New Rec Center in the Rio Grande Valley WASHINGTON - In honor of Small Business Week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and the RGV Partnership recognized the vital contributions of South Texas small business owners who have made an impact…

De La Cruz, Texas Delegation Push for JBSA-Lackland to Host Space Force WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and members of the Texas Congressional Delegation sent a letter to the Department of the Air Force urging the selection of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (JBSA-Lackland) as…

De La Cruz Votes to Advance Farm Bill WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) voted in support of the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill, on the House floor. The legislative package passed with bipartisan support. "Food…

FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3169-H3290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

De La Cruz, Texas Delegation Urge Ambassadors Greer, Callahan to Include 1944 Water Treaty in USMCA WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), along with a dozen members of the Texas Congressional Delegation, sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador…

De La Cruz Applauds Groundbreaking of Moore Air Base Sterile Fly Production Facility WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins' groundbreaking of the Sterile Fly Production…

De La Cruz Hosts Roundtable with South Texas Immigration Lawyers WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) convened a roundtable discussion with South Texas immigration lawyers to hear their direct feedback on proposed immigration legislation. "Advancing common-sense legislative…

De La Cruz Leads Bill to Improve Access to Medicare Services WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Improving Medicare Services Act alongside Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46) and Rep. Tom Barrett (MI-07). The bipartisan legislation will improve the 1-800-Medicare customer…

De La Cruz Leads the Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act WASHINGTON - In the height of tax season, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act alongside Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03). The legislation codifies taxpayer protections to ensure the Internal Revenue…

HONORING DR. LAWRENCE GELMAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2715-H2716] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

De La Cruz Secures Release of Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) secured the release of Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, an 18-year-old McAllen High School senior and celebrated member of the award-winning Mariachi Oro program, following her direct advocacy with…

VIDEO: De La Cruz on President Trump's State of the Union WASHINGTON - Following President Trump's State of the Union Address this evening, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below. The full statement can be found here or below. "Tonight, President Trump made it clear:…

De La Cruz, South Texas Leaders Meet with Speaker Johnson on Immigration This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and South Texas community leaders met with Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss her proposals for key reforms to immigration policies, specifically legislation to streamline visa…

PHOTOS: De La Cruz Hosts South Texas Community Leaders for STX Days WASHINGTON - This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) hosted community leaders from across Texas's 15th District for her 2nd South Texas (STX) Days in Washington, DC. "It was an honor to host my second South Texas Days…

De La Cruz's Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act Passes the House Floor WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's (TX-15) Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act passed the House floor. The legislation addresses needed improvements for the Federal Reserve’s…

HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2050-H2074] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

BRINGING THE DISCOUNT WINDOW INTO THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2076-H2078] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

HONORING JHONIER DANIEL MARIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H722] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…