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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.

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 16, 2025

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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.

By San Antonio Corridor News | Jan 16, 2025

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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.

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De La Cruz secures economic relief for South Texas farmers amid water shortage

By San Antonio Corridor News | Dec 17, 2024

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Dec 5, 2024

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Nov 19, 2024

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

By San Antonio Corridor News | Nov 15, 2024

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

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.