Monica De La Cruz, a U.S. Congress representative for Texas’ 15th district, has recently made several statements through her social media account addressing various issues. De La Cruz has been serving in Congress since 2023 after replacing Vicente Gonzalez and is known for her active engagement in community and legislative matters.
On March 5, 2025, De La Cruz criticized the current administration’s handling of drug trafficking, stating that “The Biden Administration let drug traffickers run wild. I’m leading efforts with @RepOgles on @FinancialCmte to fight back against the billion dollar industry that fuels the opioid epidemic in the U.S.” This statement highlights her involvement with fellow representative Rep. Ogles on initiatives within the Financial Committee to combat the opioid crisis.
The following day, March 6, she announced progress on a local infrastructure project: “The Liberty Road Expansion Project in Peñitas broke ground last week. I was proud to partner with Pct. 3 Commissioner Ever Villarreal and provide $4 million in community project funding.” Her tweet underscores collaboration with local officials and investment in regional development.
Later that same day, she provided an update regarding trade relations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “TARIFF UPDATE: Mexico will not be required to pay tariffs on anything, including agricultural products, that fall under the USMCA until April 2. My team will continue to provide updates to TX-15 farmers, ranchers, businesses, and our community!” This message reassures stakeholders about temporary tariff exemptions affecting cross-border commerce.
