88°
80º | 95°
81° | 92°
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-McAllen)
U.S. Government: Agencies/Departments/Divisions | Elected U.S. Legislators
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-McAllen)
-
De La Cruz introduces resolution condemning attack on border patrol facility
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives denouncing an attack that occurred on July 7th at the Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen, Texas.
-
De La Cruz honors officer Garcia and Dr. Lee for their service
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz paid tribute to McAllen Police Officer Ismael Garcia and Dr. James C. Lee of Seguin on the House floor.
-
De La Cruz introduces Bracero Program 2.0 Act aimed at reforming H-2A visas
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Bracero Program 2.0 Act, aiming to stabilize the agricultural workforce and reduce illegal border crossings by reforming the H-2A visa program.
-
De La Cruz announces $8.5M plan for sterile fly facility in Hidalgo County
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th district, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins have announced the allocation of $8.5 million to establish a sterile fly facility at Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County.
-
De La Cruz addresses Texas water treaty and screwworm threat with USDA Secretary
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz participated in a House Agriculture Committee hearing with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
-
HUD Transparency Act moves forward with bipartisan support
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz's HUD Transparency Act has successfully passed through the House Financial Services Committee with strong bipartisan support.
-
Congresswoman De La Cruz honors McAllen High School Mariachi Oro in Washington
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas's 15th District acknowledged the McAllen High School Mariachi Oro on the House floor for their achievements in Mariachi music.
-
De La Cruz introduces act targeting new world screwworm threat
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas has introduced the New World Screwworm Preparedness Act.
-
Congresswoman De La Cruz advocates for new USDA facility in Hidalgo County
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has reached out to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, advocating for the establishment of a new sterile fly facility at Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County, Texas.
-
Bipartisan Women's Caucus outlines legislative priorities focusing on family support
Co-chairs Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) and Congresswoman Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH), along with Vice-Chairs Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) and Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR), have announced the Bipartisan Women's Caucus...
-
Congresswoman introduces bill for posthumous award honoring Sgt. Freddy Gonzalez
Ahead of Memorial Day, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduced legislation to honor Sergeant Alfredo "Freddy" Gonzalez with a Congressional Gold Medal.
-
De La Cruz comments on agriculture reconciliation bill's committee approval
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) commented on the Agriculture Budget Reconciliation Bill following its passage in committee.
-
De La Cruz seeks inclusion of 1944 Water Treaty in USMCA
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has formally requested that the U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, consider incorporating the 1944 Water Treaty into the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
-
Congresswoman De La Cruz announces winners of art competition
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Texas's 15th District.
-
De La Cruz holds press conference on water crisis and steps toward resolution
On April 30, 2025, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) hosted a press conference alongside local officials and agriculture leaders to discuss water deliveries from Mexico to South Texas.
-
Mexican government pledges water deliveries to South Texas under 1944 treaty
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas's 15th congressional district expressed her satisfaction with a recent commitment from the Government of Mexico to make prompt deliveries of water owed to South Texans under the 1944 Water Treaty.
-
Texas floods prompt call for federal disaster aid from De La Cruz
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas's 15th District has officially communicated with President Trump, voicing her support for further federal disaster relief funds.
-
Congresswoman De La Cruz visits Rio Grande Valley Food Bank, discusses H-2A visa program
This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th congressional district, conducted a visit to the Rio Grande Valley Food Bank and held a roundtable with local farmers.
-
Selena commemorative coin act introduced to honor Tejano icon
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz from Texas has introduced the Selena Commemorative Coin Act.
-
Trump's actions praised by De La Cruz in Texan water dispute
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas's 15th District publicly expressed her appreciation for former President Donald Trump's efforts to ensure that the Mexican government fulfills its obligation to deliver over a million acre-feet of water...