De La Cruz Urges DHS to Speed Religious Worker Visa Processing
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin asking the department to prioritize religious worker visa applications, citing USCIS processing times of 8.5 and 11.5 months depending on applicant type. She credited the administration for a January 2026 change that lets certain R-1 workers seek readmission without spending a mandatory year […]
De La Cruz and Lutnick Deliver $6 Million Grant to McAllen for Industrial Expansion
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced a $6 million Economic Development Administration grant to the City of McAllen to expand infrastructure at its industrial park, a project officials expect will attract private investment and create close to 500 jobs. The award is paired with $34 million in private investment, and background released with the announcement […]
New Housing Law Features Five De La Cruz Measures Supporting Veterans and Boosting Supply
Five bills that Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduced became law as provisions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aimed at helping Texas families pursue homeownership, expanding housing support for veterans, and increasing the national housing supply. The provisions include the Housing Affordability Act, which updates multifamily loan limits for modern costs; the […]
De La Cruz Pushes Tariffs on Mexico Over Water Treaty Violations
Monica introduced the Water Assurance and Treaty Enforcement for Rio Grande Farmers Act, which would place tariffs on Mexico if it keeps failing to meet its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty and would send the revenue from those tariffs to South Texas farmers hurt by the missed deliveries. She introduced the measure with Reps. […]
De La Cruz Recognizes Texas Officers on the National Stage
For National Police Week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz used House floor time to honor four South Texas officers by name. She recognized DPS Troopers Juan Zuniga of McAllen and Roman Gonzalez of Edinburg, both members of the elite Texas DPS Honor Guard, noting that Gonzalez served as a Marine in Iraq and earned the […]
Monica De La Cruz hosts Edinburg leaders in Washington visit to connect South Texas with federal resources
Leaders from Edinburg, Texas, led by Mayor Omar Ochoa, traveled to Washington, D.C., last week at the invitation of Congresswoman Monica de la Cruz, who hosted the South Texas delegation as part of her second STX Days event focused on connecting local communities with federal resources and programs. According to event materials, the purpose of […]
De La Cruz Secures $1.75 Million for South Texas Water and Public Safety Projects
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the statement below following her vote to pass the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act. “The passage of this legislation delivered wins for South Texas, securing $1.75 million to improve water infrastructure while fueling American energy and protecting public safety. As […]
De La Cruzes Introduces Bracero 2.0 Program to Strengthen South Texas Agriculture
As reported in the Texas Tribune: De La Cruz, a Republican from Edinburg, introduced the Bracero Program 2.0 Act on Monday, a bill that makes changes to a temporary visa program for agriculture workers, known as H-2A visas. The proposal would raise wages for program participants, streamline the application process for employers, and launch a […]
Congresswoman De La Cruz Announces Details of Water Deal with Mexico
As reported by KRGV: Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced during a Tuesday news conference exactly how much water Mexico will give the U.S. in order to pay off its water debt. “The Mexican government has agreed to deliver up to 420,000 acre feet of water between now and October,” De La Cruz said. The […]
Congresswoman De La Cruz Announces $280M in Aid for South Texas
From The Progress: Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced that the Government of Mexico will begin immediate water deliveries owed to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty. The announcement, backed by the Trump Administration, marks a hard-fought victory for De La Cruz, who has made this issue a top priority since entering […]
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