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U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-McAllen)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-McAllen)
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De La Cruz introduces bill addressing Mexican compliance with Rio Grande water treaty
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas’ 15th district and Congressman Henry Cuellar have introduced the Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act.
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House passes De La Cruz’s HUD Transparency Act with bipartisan support
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the HUD Transparency Act, a bill introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas’ 15th district.
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De La Cruz introduces bipartisan bill targeting affordable housing shortages
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas and Congressman Ritchie Torres of New York have introduced the bipartisan Housing Affordability Act.
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De La Cruz votes to require DOJ release remaining Jeffrey Epstein files
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, who represents Texas’ 15th district in the U.S. Congress, has issued a statement after voting to require the Department of Justice to release remaining files related to Jeffrey Epstein. “I am heart-stricken for...
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De La Cruz votes to end shutdown and secure funding for Texas’s 15th district
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas's 15th district issued a statement after voting to pass the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, which ended the 43-day government shutdown.
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De La Cruz introduces bill for new Rio Grande Valley veterans hospital
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas' 15th district has introduced the Sgt.
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De La Cruz urges USDA secretary to press Mexico on overdue water deliveries
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas' 15th District has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging continued efforts to ensure that the Mexican government fulfills its water delivery obligations under the...
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De La Cruz urges DOT to reconsider flight cuts impacting McAllen-Mexico City route
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas' 15th district has sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, expressing concern over a recent Department of Transportation (DOT) order that will affect airline routes between the United...
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De La Cruz visits Rio Grande Valley Food Bank amid government shutdown
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, who represents Texas’ 15th district in the U.S. Congress, visited the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley in Pharr, Texas on October 30, 2025.
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De La Cruz responds to government shutdown after failed funding vote
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, who represents Texas' 15th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, issued a statement after the federal government experienced a funding lapse beginning at midnight on October 1, 2025.
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De La Cruz urges inclusion of historic water treaty in North American trade pact
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas' 15th district has submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer, urging the inclusion of the 1944 Water Treaty in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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De La Cruz supports stopgap funding bill to keep government open
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, who represents Texas’ 15th district in the U.S. Congress, issued a statement after voting in favor of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.
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De La Cruz introduces bill to ensure border agents are paid during potential shutdown
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) has introduced the Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act in advance of the September 30 government funding deadline.
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De La Cruz honors Guadalupe County residents at Congressional Record Ceremony
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas' 15th district hosted a Congressional Record Ceremony in Seguin, honoring several Guadalupe County residents for their contributions to the community.
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De La Cruz meets local leaders and honors residents during visits to Wilson and Karnes counties
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz visited Wilson County and Karnes County this week to meet with local officials and recognize community members for their achievements.
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De La Cruz supports new USDA-funded sterile fly facility at Moore Air Base
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas’ 15th district announced support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to invest $750 million in a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County.
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De La Cruz pushes for withholding aid to Mexico over water treaty compliance
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced that language she requested to increase accountability for the Mexican government was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations...
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De La Cruz joins Sykes in Ohio for tours highlighting women's contributions
This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz from Texas' 15th district joined Emilia Sykes, co-chair of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus (BWC), for a visit to Akron, Ohio.
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De La Cruz introduces bill for HUD whistleblower protection
Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Vice Chair Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas' 15th district, has introduced the bipartisan Whistleblower Protection Act.
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De La Cruz bill advancing aims to modernize Federal Reserve’s discount window
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's bill, the Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act, has passed the House Financial Services Committee.