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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).

By San Antonio Corridor News | Nov 19, 2024

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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."

By San Antonio Corridor News | Nov 15, 2024

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De La Cruz introduces campus safety bill targeting opioid overdoses

By San Antonio Corridor News | Nov 12, 2024

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Oct 25, 2024

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Oct 24, 2024

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Oct 23, 2024

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Oct 16, 2024

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Oct 7, 2024

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.

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Biden administration approves permit for Laredo international bridge project

By San Antonio Corridor News | Oct 3, 2024

Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas announced the White House's approval of a conditional permit for the Laredo 4/5 International Bridge. The project aims to enhance trade and economic relations between the United States and Mexico.

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Roy Rodriguez named chairman by Congresswoman De La Cruz

By San Antonio Corridor News | Sep 25, 2024

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) this week held her second official meeting of the South Texas Water Working Group, where she announced the appointment of Roy Rodriguez as its chairman. Rodriguez has extensive experience in public administration and water management across Texas.

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De La Cruz introduces bill to strengthen whistleblower protections

By San Antonio Corridor News | Sep 23, 2024

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has introduced H.R. 9721, known as the Ensuring Access to Whistleblower Protections Act. This legislation aims to close gaps in whistleblower protections for employees of HUD contractors. The bill mandates that contracts pre-dating 2013, which currently lack key whistleblower protections, will be updated to include Section 4712 anti-retaliation provisions when they undergo modifications.

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Rep. De La Cruz applauds House passage of SPEAK Act

By San Antonio Corridor News | Sep 19, 2024

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) celebrated the House passage Tuesday (September 17th) of the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act, a bipartisan bill she co-sponsored alongside Congresswoman Michelle Steel (CA-45).

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Biden signs bipartisan bill targeting financing of illegal synthetic drugs

By San Antonio Corridor News | Sep 17, 2024

President Joe Biden signed into law H.R. 1076, the Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act, on Friday, September 13th. The legislation is a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and passed by both the House and Senate. This landmark legislation aims to combat the financing of illegal synthetic drugs, particularly fentanyl, which has ravaged communities across the United States. It is the first bill signed into law from a Member of Congress representing Texas’ 15th Congressional District in nearly two decades.

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De La Cruz introduces bill to ensure border patrol pay during government shutdown

By San Antonio Corridor News | Sep 12, 2024

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the "Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025" in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 12, 2024. The legislation aims to ensure that U.S. Border Patrol agents and officers from the Office of Field Operations continue to receive their pay during any potential government shutdown in fiscal year 2025.

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Policy change increases housing opportunities for disabled veterans

By San Antonio Corridor News | Sep 6, 2024

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently updated the definition of annual income for veterans seeking services through the HUD-Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. The update now excludes service-connected disability benefits from income eligibility calculations. Previously, VA disability benefits could cause a veteran to exceed the income threshold for assistance under the HUD-VASH program, negatively impacting disabled veterans who need support.

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Congresswoman De La Cruz hosts inaugural South Texas Water Working Group meeting

By San Antonio Corridor News | Aug 15, 2024

The first South Texas Water Working Group meeting occurred Thursday, August 15. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz hosted the meeting, which featured community, government, and farming industry representatives from across the 15th District of Texas.

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Congresswoman announces new group to tackle South Texas water issues

By San Antonio Corridor News | Aug 6, 2024

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has announced the formation of the South Texas Water Working Group, a collaborative initiative aimed at addressing water challenges in South Texas communities. This effort reflects Congresswoman De La Cruz's commitment to working with local leaders to develop and implement long-term solutions for water sustainability and security in the region.

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Congresswoman De La Cruz hosts town hall with VA Secretary McDonough

By San Antonio Corridor News | Aug 1, 2024

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) today expressed her gratitude to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough for participating in a productive and insightful Zoom Town Hall focused on veterans' issues. The event, held on July 31, 2024, provided veterans in Texas's 15th Congressional District with valuable information and addressed their concerns directly.

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House passes appropriations bill with $2.4 million for South Texas

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jul 25, 2024

The House passed the Interior Appropriations bill on Wednesday, July 24, including more than $2.4 million in funding for projects across South Texas.

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Senate passes bill targeting illegal synthetic drug financing

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jul 24, 2024

The Senate has passed H.R. 1076, the Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas) in February 2023. The legislation aims to prevent the financing of illegal synthetic drugs. With its passage in both the House and the Senate, it now awaits the President’s signature to become law.