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U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (TX)
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Congresswoman De La Cruz (TX-15) Calls Out Mexico for Sugar Growers Closure
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) expressed her outrage at the closure of Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc., attributing it directly to Mexico's failure to abide by the 1944 water treaty with the United States. De La Cruz emphasized the impact of the closure on workers and the economy, stating, "It’s devastating for the 500 full-time and seasonal workers who are out of work and equally devastating for the region’s economy."De La Cruz called on U.S. officials to take action, saying, "U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack...
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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Co-Sponsors Bill to Expand Virtual Healthcare to Rural Texans
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has joined a bipartisan group of representatives in introducing H.R. 7149, the Equal Access to Specialty Care Everywhere Act (EASE), which aims to expand virtual healthcare options to rural Texans. This legislation utilizes funds from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to establish a virtual specialty network that would provide various virtual healthcare services, including clinical decision support, eConsults, and telehealth, in underserved and rural areas.The EASE Act addresses the ongoing shortage of specialists by...
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South Texas Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Votes to Impeach Sec. Mayorkas
South Texas Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) has cast her vote to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for what she perceives as his failure to fulfill his duty of securing the border. As a staunch advocate for border security, Congresswoman De La Cruz believes that Mayorkas' actions have not only empowered dangerous drug cartels but also perpetuated the abhorrent trafficking of women and children. In a statement, Congresswoman De La Cruz expressed her concerns, stating, "Secretary Mayorkas’ blatant disregard for the security of our southern...