Rep. Monica De La Cruz, currently serving as the U.S. Congress representative for Texas’ 15th district, utilized social media to share recent activities. Her engagement with the community, emphasis on educational staff, and announcement of economic relief for farmers highlight her ongoing initiatives.
On May 2, 2025, Rep. De La Cruz expressed her “honor to host Pastor Eli Lara to lead the House Chamber in prayer yesterday morning.” She described Pastor Lara as a “respected community member” whose “devotion to faith inspires all” in her district. “Honored to host Pastor Eli Lara to lead the House Chamber in prayer yesterday morning. As a respected community member, mentor, and friend, Pastor Lara’s devotion to faith inspires all.”
Later that day, De La Cruz acknowledged the vital contributions of school cafeteria staff to the health and well-being of students. She celebrated these “unsung heroes” by recognizing their efforts in ensuring that “South Texas students stay healthy and energized” thanks to their provision of “nutritious meals.” “Today, we celebrate the unsung heroes who fuel our students – our School Lunch Heroes! South Texas students stay healthy and energized thanks to the dedicated staff who provide nutritious meals in school cafeterias.”
On May 3, 2025, De La Cruz turned her focus to the agricultural community with an announcement aimed at providing economic aid to local farmers. She noted her role in securing “critical aid” that is now accessible to assist “farmers and producers” in South Texas. This funding is intended as “essential economic relief to RGV farmers and producers” impacted by water supply issues linked to Mexico. “Attention South Texas Farmers and Producers! I am excited to announce that the critical aid I secured is now available to assist farmers and producers. This funding will provide essential economic relief to RGV farmers and producers affected by Mexico’s failure to meet its water.”
Monica De La Cruz, born in 1974 in Brownsville, Texas, and residing in McAllen, graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a BBS degree. She has been serving in Congress since 2023, succeeding Vicente Gonzalez.
