RepublicanU.S. Representative, TX-15
Monica De La Cruz
In the House since Jan 3, 2023 (2 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Nov 11, 1974.
Official website · DC office 202-225-9901 · @RepMonicaDLC
This seat is rated competitive for 2026: TX-15, Toss Up.
At a glance
33Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
1Sponsored bills that became law
161Bills cosponsored
5.9%Roll-call votes missed (40 of 674)
98.1%Votes with own party's majority
$6,814,267Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10542 | Combating Pasture Mealybug Act Agriculture and Food · 19 cosponsors | Sep 24, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. Sep 24, 2026 |
| H.R. 10086 | Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 Health · 1 cosponsors | Aug 13, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Aug 13, 2026 |
| H.R. 9625 | Freedom to Build Act Housing and Community Development · 1 cosponsors | Jul 9, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Jul 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 9053 | WATER for Farmers Act Agriculture and Food · 3 cosponsors | May 29, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. May 29, 2026 |
| H.R. 8963 | Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal Act Congress · 1 cosponsors | May 21, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. May 21, 2026 |
| H.R. 8499 | Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2026 Education · 1 cosponsors | Apr 27, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Apr 27, 2026 |
| H.R. 8216 | Improving Medicare Services Act of 2026 Health · 4 cosponsors | Apr 9, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Apr 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 8134 | Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026 Taxation · 5 cosponsors | Mar 27, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Mar 27, 2026 |
| H.R. 6922 | Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act of 2025 Immigration · 0 cosponsors | Dec 23, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Dec 23, 2025 |
| H.R. 6847 | Fair Wages for Farmworkers Act Immigration · 1 cosponsors | Dec 18, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Dec 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 6554 | Community Bank Representation Act Finance and Financial Sector · 3 cosponsors | Dec 10, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 458. Feb 25, 2026 |
| H.R. 6386 | Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act of 2025 International Affairs · 1 cosponsors | Dec 3, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Dec 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 6132 | Housing Affordability Act Finance and Financial Sector · 3 cosponsors | Nov 19, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Nov 19, 2025 |
| H.R. 6004 | Sgt. Alfredo Freddy Gonzalez Memorial Veterans’ Hospital Act Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Nov 10, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Nov 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 5429 | HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act Housing and Community Development · 4 cosponsors | Sep 17, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. Oct 1, 2025 |
| H.R. 5260 | Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act Immigration · 32 cosponsors | Sep 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. Sep 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 4646 | Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 Housing and Community Development · 7 cosponsors | Jul 23, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Sep 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 4367 | Bracero Program 2.0 Act Immigration · 2 cosponsors | Jul 14, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jul 14, 2025 |
| H.R. 3806 | New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025 Agriculture and Food · 18 cosponsors | Jun 6, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. Dec 2, 2025 |
| H.R. 3531 | Sergeant Alfredo ‘Freddy’ Gonzalez Congressional Gold Medal Act Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | May 21, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. May 21, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing 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” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing 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” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Agriculture
- House Committee on Financial Services
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$6,814,267Total raised
$4,141,344From individuals
$7,034,425Spent
$393,812Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H0TX15124, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
Read the member's stated positions, ratings from interest groups, and biography from independent sources:
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.