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De La Cruz and Sykes lead bipartisan effort in women's caucus

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas has been elected as Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Women’s Caucus.

By San Antonio Corridor News | Feb 12, 2025

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De La Cruz advances bipartisan bills supporting veteran housing

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has successfully advanced two pieces of legislation aimed at supporting veterans.

By San Antonio Corridor News | Feb 11, 2025

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De La Cruz honors Dr. Milton Gonzalez at National Prayer Breakfast

By San Antonio Corridor News | Feb 7, 2025

Congresswoman De La Cruz of Texas's 15th district attended the National Prayer Breakfast, accompanied by Dr. Milton Louis Gonzalez from McAllen.

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Resolution aims to address Mexico's non-compliance with 1944 Water Treaty

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 29, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas's 15th district, has introduced a resolution aimed at holding the Mexican government accountable for failing to meet its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty.

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GOP Latino Staff Association formed with backing from Rep. Monica De La Cruz

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 28, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has announced the formation of the GOP Latino Staff Association.

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De La Cruz named vice chair of key agriculture subcommittee

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 27, 2025

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has been appointed as Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

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EDA awards over $4 million in grants for economic development projects in Comal County in 2023

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $4,860,625 in grants for economic development projects in Comal County, Texas.

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EDA awards $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Guadalupe County in 2023

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,000,000 in grants for economic development projects in Guadalupe County, Texas.

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Monica De La Cruz attends Trump's inauguration as 47th US president

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 20, 2025

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 16, 2025

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 16, 2025

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 13, 2025

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 9, 2025

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 7, 2025

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 6, 2025

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 2, 2025

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Dec 30, 2024

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Dec 20, 2024

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.