On October 19, City Council voted to approve an ordinance requiring places of public accommodation to post signage with domestic violence resources. Councilman Pelaez filed a Council Consideration Request in October 2021 to address the gap in resources for those who have experienced the devastating effects of domestic abuse. Following the vote, the Councilman issued the following statement:
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz recently signed onto a letter urging the Biden Adminstration to stop reported plea deal negotiations with terrorists tied to the 9/11 terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people more than 20 years ago.
Tesla and Samsung are leading the charge in a remarkable economic resurgence within the San Antonio-Austin mega-metro region, with their substantial investments propelling the area into a period of unprecedented business growth and job creation. This dynamic shift is rapidly reshaping the landscape of the region's once-small towns.
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz was recently notified that Karnes and Live Oak Counties in the 15th Congressional District of Texas have been declared primary federal natural disaster areas due to the recent drought. Jim Wells and Wilson Counties were designated as contiguous natural disaster areas. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the declaration on Thursday, August 28, 2023. A total of 22 counties in Texas were included in the disaster declaration.
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) today urged the Biden Administration to hold Mexico accountable for its obligations under a 1944 water treaty between the United States and Mexico.
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) voted Thursday for H.R. 4366, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which provides essential funding for our military and veterans.
The House of Representatives on Friday approved a reauthorization of the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes an amendment from Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) that increases three different counter-narcotics programs under the purview of the Department of Defense (DoD). The amendment provides a total of $15 million of additional funding for these critical programs.
The Block Grant Assistance Act of 2023 passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote on Monday, June 12. H.R. 662, which amends the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023 to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers, is co-sponsored by Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15). She issued the following statement upon passage:
The House of Representatives Monday passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas), Andy Ogles (R-Tennessee), and Brittany Pettersen (D-Colorado) aims to prevent the financing of illegal synthetic drugs.
On May 18, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) proudly announced her co-sponsorship of the Senior Citizens Tax EliminationAct (H.R. 3206), a vital piece of federal legislation aimed at supporting seniors in Texas and across America. By eliminating the unfair double-taxation on Social Security benefits, this bill will provide much-needed financial relief to millions of seniors who rely on fixed incomes.
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) congratulated Ms. Gabriella Garza for the remarkable achievement of winning the Congressional Art Competition for the 15th Congressional District of Texas.