U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz from Texas's 15th Congressional District
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz from Texas's 15th Congressional District
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Monica De La Cruz attends Trump's inauguration as 47th US president
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz from Texas's 15th district attended the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States, alongside Vice President J.D. Vance.
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De La Cruz reintroduces agriculture bills benefiting South Texas farmers
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has reintroduced three bills aimed at supporting farmers in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Monica De La Cruz reappointed vice chair of housing and insurance subcommittee
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz from Texas has been reappointed as Vice Chair of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee.
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Honor Inauguration Day Act introduced by Rep. De La Cruz
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz from Texas has introduced a new piece of legislation known as the Honor Inauguration Day Act.
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De La Cruz reintroduces bill mandating annual HUD Inspector General testimony
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has reintroduced the HUD Transparency Act, a bill that requires the Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to testify annually before Congress.
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Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act reintroduced by Congresswoman De La Cruz
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has reintroduced the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, aimed at excluding service-connected disability pay from eligibility criteria for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) assistance.
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Congresswoman De La Cruz supports new legislation for border patrol officer safety
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has announced her role in co-leading the introduction of the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act.
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De La Cruz announces military academy nominations for Texas’s 15th district
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has announced the nominations for military service academies from Texas's 15th Congressional District for the second session of the 118th Congress.
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Social Security Fairness Act awaits President Biden's signature
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has announced the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) through the Senate.
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Block grants secured for South Texas farmers amid treaty disputes
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced that the Continuing Resolution passed by the House will maintain block grants aimed at providing economic relief to South Texas farmers.
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De La Cruz secures economic relief for South Texas farmers amid water shortage
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has announced a significant development for South Texas farmers.
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Bipartisan bill aids disabled veterans' housing access
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has announced the bipartisan passage of H.R. 7480, known as the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act.
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Governor Abbott directs TCEQ to accept Mexican water offer under 1944 treaty
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has voiced her approval of Governor Greg Abbott's recent directive to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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Bill introduced for South Texas agriculture emergency assistance
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced a new bill, H.R. 10113, titled the "South Texas Agriculture Emergency Assistance Act."
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De La Cruz introduces campus safety bill targeting opioid overdoses
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced a new bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the opioid overdose crisis on college campuses.
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De La Cruz introduces bill to boost funding for national diabetes prevention program
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th district, has introduced the Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act of 2024.
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Congresswoman seeks Congressional Gold Medal for local war hero
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has put forward the Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act. This bill aims to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula, a native of Edinburg, Texas. The legislation intends to recognize Sekula's service and sacrifice for his country.
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Funding announced for UTRGV dry room project and Edinburg sewer improvements
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has announced nearly $2 million in funding for community projects in South Texas. The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is set to receive $500,000 for its Manufacturing Incubator Dry Room Project, which aims to foster innovation and investment in the region. Additionally, the City of Edinburg will benefit from nearly $1.4 million allocated for the Lift Station No. 19 Force Main Realignment and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. This project is designed to enhance water safety by addressing overflow issues in existing sanitary...
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De La Cruz introduces act for transparency in South Texas water negotiations
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced the Water Delivery Transparency Act, a legislative proposal aimed at addressing water challenges in South Texas. The bill seeks to ensure that agricultural producers and local stakeholders have a say in negotiations under the 1944 Water Treaty with Mexico. This comes as Mexico continues to fall short on its water delivery obligations.
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De La Cruz introduces bipartisan bill to improve Medicare helpline services
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced the Improving Medicare Services Act of 2024, a bipartisan effort aimed at enhancing the 1-800-Medicare call line. The legislation, co-led by Congressman Lou Correa, seeks to ensure seniors receive necessary healthcare assistance by modernizing this critical resource for Medicare beneficiaries.