Monica De La Cruz
RRepublicanTX-15 · Representative
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance93
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone16
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency54
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology33
Total Statements
14
Floor Speeches
19
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 15Taxes: 14Agriculture: 13Immigration: 10Trade: 9Crime & Justice: 6Infrastructure: 6Defense: 5Labor: 5Economy: 5Foreign Policy: 4Education: 3Housing: 3Healthcare: 3Social Security: 3
Speech Tone
Ceremonial: 14Neutral: 12Bipartisan: 5Urgent: 2
Statements (33)
Press Release2026-06-01UrgentForeign PolicyTradeAgriculture
De La Cruz Imposes Consequences for Mexico's Refusal to Comply with the 1944 Water TreatyDe 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…
Press Release2026-05-27CeremonialImmigrationTaxes
De La Cruz Announces Winners of 2026 TX-15 Congressional Art CompetitionDe 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,…
Floor Speech2026-05-21CeremonialImmigrationEnvironmentTradeHR1329HR1330
SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM ACTSMITHSONIAN 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 […
Press Release2026-05-21TaxesDefenseAgriculture
De La Cruz Introduces Legislation to Honor Local War Hero, Lance Corporal Dustin SekulaDe 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,…
Press Release2026-05-15CeremonialEnvironmentCrime & Justice
De La Cruz Honors Texas Law Enforcement for National Police WeekDe 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…
Floor Speech2026-05-13CeremonialEnvironmentCrime & Justice
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK: TEXAS HONOR GUARDNATIONAL 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 ]…
Press Release2026-05-07CeremonialVeterans
PHOTOS: De La Cruz Celebrates Local Business Owners, New Rec Center in the Rio Grande ValleyPHOTOS: 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…
Press Release2026-05-05UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefense
De La Cruz, Texas Delegation Push for JBSA-Lackland to Host Space ForceDe 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…
Press Release2026-04-30BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentInfrastructure
De La Cruz Votes to Advance Farm BillDe 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…
Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7567HR1
FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026FARM, 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 […
Press Release2026-04-22TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
De La Cruz, Texas Delegation Urge Ambassadors Greer, Callahan to Include 1944 Water Treaty in USMCADe 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…
Press Release2026-04-17EnvironmentAgriculture
De La Cruz Applauds Groundbreaking of Moore Air Base Sterile Fly Production FacilityDe 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…
Press Release2026-04-09BipartisanHealthcareTaxesTrade
De La Cruz Leads Bill to Improve Access to Medicare ServicesDe 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…
Press Release2026-04-09ImmigrationEconomyTaxes
De La Cruz Hosts Roundtable with South Texas Immigration LawyersDe 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…
Press Release2026-03-27TaxesLabor
De La Cruz Leads the Strengthen Taxpayer Rights ActDe 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…
Floor Speech2026-03-26CeremonialHealthcareEnvironment
HONORING DR. LAWRENCE GELMANHONORING 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 ]…
Press Release2026-03-09CeremonialImmigrationEconomy
De La Cruz Secures Release of Antonio Gámez-CuéllarDe 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…
Press Release2026-02-24ImmigrationEconomyTaxes
VIDEO: De La Cruz on President Trump's State of the UnionVIDEO: 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:…
Press Release2026-02-12ImmigrationInfrastructureAgriculture
De La Cruz, South Texas Leaders Meet with Speaker Johnson on ImmigrationDe 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…
Press Release2026-02-11EnvironmentHousingAgriculture
PHOTOS: De La Cruz Hosts South Texas Community Leaders for STX DaysPHOTOS: 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…
Press Release2026-02-10EconomyTaxesAgriculture
De La Cruz's Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act Passes the House FloorDe 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…
Floor Speech2026-02-09BipartisanEconomyTaxesTradeHR3390HR4551
BRINGING THE DISCOUNT WINDOW INTO THE 21ST CENTURY ACTBRINGING 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…
Floor Speech2026-02-09TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR6644HR4544
HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACTHOUSING 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 ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-14CeremonialImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
HONORING JHONIER DANIEL MARINHONORING 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…
Floor Speech2025-03-31BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyDefenseHR1329
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTHWOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1359-H1362] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WOMEN'S HISTORY…
Floor Speech2025-03-11CeremonialImmigrationEducationCrime & Justice
CONGRATULATING HECTOR MORENO, JR., ON HIS RETIREMENTCONGRATULATING HECTOR MORENO, JR., ON HIS RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Page H1072] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-02-25CeremonialEnvironmentTradeEducation
RECOGNIZING AMIGO POWER EQUIPMENTRECOGNIZING AMIGO POWER EQUIPMENT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Page H772] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-02-13CeremonialImmigrationEnvironmentCrime & JusticeHR35HRES5
AGENT RAUL GONZALEZ OFFICER SAFETY ACTAGENT RAUL GONZALEZ OFFICER SAFETY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Pages H682-H691] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-02-06CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentEducation
CONGRATULATING TEXAS' LONGEST SERVING SHERIFF, LIVE OAK COUNTY'S LARRY BUSBYCONGRATULATING TEXAS' LONGEST SERVING SHERIFF, LIVE OAK COUNTY'S LARRY BUSBY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Page H516] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2024-12-19CeremonialAgriculture
HONORING DALE MURDEN, 2024 TEXAS FARM BUREAU PIONEER AWARD WINNERHONORING DALE MURDEN, 2024 TEXAS FARM BUREAU PIONEER AWARD WINNER Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [House] [Page H7364] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2024-12-11CeremonialAgricultureHR10113
HONORING CLEMENCIA ESTEVIZ ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAYHONORING CLEMENCIA ESTEVIZ ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Page H6806] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Press Release2024-07-18Social Security
Staff Mobile Office HoursStaff Mobile Office Hours District staff will visit Live Oak County this month, ready to help you! If you need assistance with any federal agency -- the VA, Social Security, passport services, or anything else -- please plan a visit with a caseworker who can open an inquiry on your behalf. July…
Press Release2024-07-18Social Security
Staff Mobile Office HoursStaff Mobile Office Hours District staff will visit Live Oak County this month, ready to help you! If you need assistance with any federal agency -- the VA, Social Security, passport services, or anything else -- please plan a visit with a caseworker who can open an inquiry on your behalf. July…