119th Congress
Monica De La Cruz
Representative, TX-15, Texas
Party
- Republican
- Born
- November 11, 1974 (age 51)
- In Congress
- House since 2023
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 9%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-9901
- Website
- delacruz.house.gov
Committees
- Agriculture
- Financial Services
Who Is Monica De La Cruz?
Monica De La Cruz is a Republican representative from TX-15 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2023. Born November 11, 1974, De La Cruz is 51. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, De La Cruz voted on 281 and missed 29. De La Cruz voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. De La Cruz sponsored 36 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Monica De La Cruz Voted
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- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- YeaPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Monica De La Cruz Sponsored
- Combating Pasture Mealybug Act (H.R. 10542, In Committee)
- Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 4646, Passed the House)
- Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 10086, In Committee)
- Freedom to Build Act (H.R. 9625, In Committee)
- WATER for Farmers Act (H.R. 9053, In Committee)
- Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act (H.R. 8963, In Committee)
- Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2026 (H.R. 8499, In Committee)
- Improving Medicare Services Act of 2026 (H.R. 8216, In Committee)
- Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026 (H.R. 8134, In Committee)
- Community Bank Representation Act (H.R. 6554, Out of Committee)
- Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act (H.R. 3390, Passed the House)
- Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act (H.R. 224, Became Law)
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- Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 6922, In Committee)
- Fair Wages for Farmworkers Act (H.R. 6847, In Committee)
- Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act of 2025 (H.R. 6386, In Committee)
- New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025 (H.R. 3806, In Committee)
- HUD Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R. 225, Passed the House)
- Housing Affordability Act (H.R. 6132, In Committee)
- Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzalez Memorial Veterans’ Hospital Act (H.R. 6004, In Committee)
- HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act (H.R. 5429, In Committee)
- Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act (H.R. 5260, In Committee)
- Denouncing the attack on a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on July 7, 2025. (H.Res. 583, Introduced)
- Bracero Program 2.0 Act (H.R. 4367, In Committee)
- Sergeant Alfredo ‘Freddy’ Gonzalez Congressional Gold Medal Act (H.R. 3531, In Committee)
- Healthy Babies Act of 2025 (H.R. 3233, In Committee)
- Selena Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 2834, In Committee)
- Expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande. (H.Res. 273, Introduced)
- VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025 (H.R. 2362, In Committee)
- SPEAK Act of 2025 (H.R. 2092, In Committee)
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building". (H.R. 1986, In Committee)
- Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025 (H.R. 1916, In Committee)
- Southern Border Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act (H.R. 389, In Committee)
- Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act (H.R. 388, In Committee)
- Texas Agricultural Producers Assistance Act (H.R. 387, In Committee)
- Condemning the Government of Mexico for failing to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande. (H.Res. 71, Introduced)
- Honor Inauguration Day Act (H.R. 342, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Cruz spoke on the floor 30 times on 24 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 14, 2026, 311 wordsCommon Cents Act
I rise today in support of Republican Conference Chairwoman McClain's Common Cents Act. Rather than spending more money producing a coin than the coin itself is worth, this straightforward, commonsense bill ensures that Congress is a good steward of taxpayers' dollars by providing long-term fiscally responsible solutions.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 14, 2026, 483 wordsGuarding Unprotected Aging Retirees From Deception Act of 2026
I note that although H.R. 2978 has not been reported out of Judiciary Committee, which also received a referral for the bill, the Judiciary Committee supports H.R. 2978 being considered today under suspension of the rules. I thank Chairman Jordan for his committee's support.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 14, 2026, 428 wordsFostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Today, I rise in support of H.R. 8278, the Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act, or the FUTURES Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 14, 2026, 482 wordsWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 4646, the Whistleblower Protection Act, which passed with bipartisan support out of the Financial Services Committee.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 24, 2026, 382 wordsCongratulating Aurora Guzman
I rise today to congratulate Aurora Guzman from McAllen Memorial High School for being selected as a Texas Girls Coaches Association all-star player.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 23, 2026, 82 wordsHousing for the 21st Century Act
I rise today in support of H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which will make the American Dream of homeownership affordable again for countless Texas families.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 21, 2026, 316 wordsSmithsonian American Women's History Museum Act
I thank my colleague for yielding, and I thank Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis for working so hard to get this piece of legislation on the floor today.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 13, 2026, 433 wordsNational Police Week: Texas Honor Guard
In honor of National Police Week, I rise to recognize two exceptional officers from Texas' 15th Congressional District, Trooper Juan Zuniga and Trooper Roman Gonzalez.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 26, 2026, 260 wordsHonoring Dr. Lawrence Gelman
I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Lawrence Gelman.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 9, 2026, 142 wordsHousing for the 21st Century Act
Today, I rise in support of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, sponsored by Chairman Hill.
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- Bringing the Discount Window Into the 21st Century Act (House, February 9, 2026)
- Honoring Jhonier Daniel Marin (House, January 14, 2026)
- HUD Transparency Act of 2025 (House, December 1, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; Providing for Consideration of H. RES. 719, Honoring the Life and Legacy of Charles "Charlie" James... (House, September 17, 2025)
- Honoring Betty Ann Matthies (House, September 10, 2025)
- Celebrating Henry Joseph Kolinek, Jr. (House, July 23, 2025)
- Honoring Ismael Garcia's Brave Service (House, July 16, 2025)
- Recognizing Palmhurst Police Department for 20 Years of Service (House, June 26, 2025)
- Congratulating Kate Horan (House, June 5, 2025)
- Honoring Border Patrol Agent Hector Moreno, Jr. (House, May 7, 2025)
- Welcoming Pastor Eli Lara (House, May 1, 2025)
- Huge Win for Texas Agriculture (House, April 1, 2025)
- Women's History Month (House, March 31, 2025)
- Recognizing Amigo Power Equipment (House, February 25, 2025)
- Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (House, February 13, 2025)
- Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act (House, February 10, 2025)
- Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act (House, February 10, 2025)
- Congratulating Texas' Longest Serving Sheriff, Live Oak County's Larry Busby (House, February 6, 2025)
- Honoring the Retirement of Guadalupe County Commissioner Greg Seidenberger (House, January 15, 2025)
- Congratulating Greg Seidenberger on His Retirement (House, January 15, 2025)
Texas in Congress →
- John Cornyn (R, Senate)
- Ted Cruz (R, Senate)
- Jodey C. Arrington (R, House)
- Brian Babin (R, House)
- John R. Carter (R, House)
- Greg Casar (D, House)
- Joaquin Castro (D, House)
- Michael Cloud (R, House)
- Dan Crenshaw (R, House)
- Jasmine Crockett (D, House)
- Henry Cuellar (D, House)
- Lloyd Doggett (D, House)
- Beth Van Duyne (R, House)
- Jake Ellzey (R, House)
- Veronica Escobar (D, House)
- Pat Fallon (R, House)
- Lizzie Fletcher (D, House)
- Sylvia R. Garcia (D, House)
- Brandon Gill (R, House)
- Craig A. Goldman (R, House)
- Vicente Gonzalez (D, House)
- Lance Gooden (R, House)
- Al Green (D, House)
- Wesley Hunt (R, House)
- Ronny Jackson (R, House)
- Julie Johnson (D, House)
- Morgan Luttrell (R, House)
- Michael T. McCaul (R, House)
- Christian D. Menefee (D, House)
- Nathaniel Moran (R, House)
- Troy E. Nehls (R, House)
- August Pfluger (R, House)
- Chip Roy (R, House)
- Keith Self (R, House)
- Pete Sessions (R, House)
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R, House)
- Marc A. Veasey (D, House)
- Roger Williams (R, House)
Questions About Monica De La Cruz
Is Monica De La Cruz still in Congress?
Yes. Monica De La Cruz is serving as representative from TX-15 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Monica De La Cruz?
Monica De La Cruz is a Republican.
When is Monica De La Cruz up for reelection?
De La Cruz's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Monica De La Cruz?
Monica De La Cruz was born November 11, 1974 and is 51.
How often does Monica De La Cruz vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, De La Cruz voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is Monica De La Cruz on?
House Committee on Agriculture; House Committee on Financial Services.