Houston Daily

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. Her visit to the food bank, noted as the seventh largest in Texas, revolved around discussions on food assistance, nutrition education, and community service access for South Texans.

The focus of the roundtable was the H-2A visa program, which enables U.S. employers to hire foreign nationals for temporary agricultural positions. In her role on the House Agriculture Committee, De La Cruz emphasized her commitment to advocating for policies vital to farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, and the communities of South Texas.

De La Cruz's engagement with the local farming community highlights ongoing conversations about the agricultural labor force and food security in the region.