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 […]
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 […]
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