U.S. Representative for Texas’s 15th District
Monica De La Cruz
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · +0.47
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 6%
- Armed Forces & National Security 3%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Financial Services
- Bills on
- Immigration
- Housing and Community Development
- Agriculture and Food
- Age
- 51
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DBobby Pulido$3.0M
- DAda Cuellar$1.3M
Bottom line
Where De La Cruz has influence
Roles
- Vice Chair · Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture (Agriculture)
- Vice Chairwoman · Housing and Insurance (Financial Services)
- Agriculture · 20th in seniority on the majority side
- Financial Services · 23rd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 6554 Community Bank Representation Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 3390 Bringing the Discount Window into the 21st Century Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 224 Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act · Became law
Talks most about
Stories in De La Cruz’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where De La Cruz breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where De La Cruz voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 6% · 3 of 50 party 7%
- Armed Forces & National Security 3% · 1 of 37 party 3%
- Congress 1% · 1 of 145 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where De La Cruz broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What De La Cruz is saying
All 9 statements and posts-
De La Cruz Leads Fight Against Mealybug
Introduced bill directing USDA to study pasture mealybug impact and containment strategies.
“The pasture mealybug poses a major threat to Texas agriculture. After hearing from Texas farmers, it's clear we must act now. That's why I am proud to lead the fight in stopping this new pest and working alongside Secretary Rollins to deploy effective solutions. Protecting Texas agriculture is my top priority, and I…”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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De La Cruz's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen HUD Whistleblower Protections Passes House
Passed bipartisan bill strengthening whistleblower protections for HUD contracts.
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
Mentions H.R. 4646 · voted Yea Sep 15, 2026, roll 663
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De La Cruz, HHS Secretary Kennedy Visit Head Start in Alice
Visited Head Start program and announced $225 million in funding for Head Start programs nationwide.
“I am thrilled to welcome Secretary Kennedy and Assistant Secretary Adams to Alice for the first time! The $225M in funding delivered today will ensure Head Start continues to empower families through early learning, child care, and nutrition support. As a mom, the health and future of our young Texans are my top…”
EducationAI-read
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De La Cruz reported mid-year legislative achievements and $2.9 million in constituent services.
“From hosting Cabinet officials across the district and passing key legislation like the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, to returning over $2.9 million directly to Texans, I remain committed to delivering real solutions for our communities. I am proud of all we have accomplished so far, and I will never stop fighting…”
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De La Cruz Hosts Farm Bill Panel in Beeville
Hosted panel discussion on Farm Bill passage and rural Texas priorities.
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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De La Cruz, Correa Reauthorize National Diabetes Prevention Program
Introduced bipartisan bill to reauthorize and increase funding for National Diabetes Prevention Program.
“Preventive care is essential to helping every Texan live a healthy life. While diabetes continues to impact our communities, my bipartisan Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act guarantees these lifesaving programs remain accessible to the families who need them.”
HealthAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill De La Cruz voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 45 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far De La Cruz’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
33 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 28 substantive, 4 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- H.R. 224 Disabled Veterans Housing Support ActExpands housing support programs for disabled veterans. AI-readBecame law Jan 20, 2026 · Housing and Community DevelopmentNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 36 sponsored billsSponsored 36 (House median 25) · cosponsored 180 (median 289), 64 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Immigration, Housing and Community Development, Agriculture and Food.
- H.R. 10542 Combating Pasture Mealybug ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9625 Freedom to Build ActHousing and Community Development · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10086 Diabetes Prevention Program Reauthorization Act of 2026Health · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9053 WATER for Farmers ActAgriculture and Food · Introduced May 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8963 Lance Corporal Dustin Sekula Congressional Gold Medal ActCongress · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8216 Improving Medicare Services Act of 2026Health · Introduced May 7, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8499 Saving Lives on Campuses Act of 2026Education · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8134 Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Apr 2, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 152 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 64% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 58 | 81% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Energy | 33 | 76% |
| Environmental Protection | 31 | 77% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 85% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 25 | 84% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 79% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 19 | 89% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 69% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Health | 7 | 57% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 6 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often De La Cruz voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RMatt Van EppsTN-799%agreement
- RAndy BarrKY-698%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members De La Cruz most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Free account See ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle De La Cruz’s campaign raised $5.3M: $3.3M (63%) from individuals and $705K (13%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.5M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds De La Cruz
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 218.
- National Apartment Association Trade association PAC
- American Bankers Association Trade association PAC
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave De La Cruz this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Create a free account See what Pro adds Log inDe La Cruz’s own leadership PAC: Keep Texas Texas PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare De La Cruz’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TX-15Republican2023–present
Seat
- State
- Texas
- District
- 15
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 51
Committees and roles
- Agriculture
- Financial Services
- Financial Institutions
- Housing and Insurance Vice Chairwoman
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-9901
1415 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- George West, Three Rivers, Floresville, Karnes City, Seguin, Alice, Falfurrias, McAllen
- Website
- delacruz.house.gov
- RepMonicaDLC
- RepMonicaDLC
- YouTube
- @RepMonicaDLC
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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