Monica De La Cruz

Republican Party (R)
U.S. Representative (District 15) (seeking re-election) · District 15, Texas, United States of America · 2026
PurposeDe La Cruz is seeking re-election in South Texas on a platform of border security, energy deregulation, and support for farmers and ranchers.

Economy
On the economy, the site calls for cutting wasteful federal spending it says is driving inflation, lowering taxes on working families and small businesses, ensuring affordable domestic energy production, and holding China accountable for its impact on the labor market.

Agriculture/Food
On agriculture, the site calls for reducing regulations on farmers and ranchers, opposing tariffs it says hinder farmers from reaching new customers, compensating ranchers and farmers for damages tied to illegal immigration, and resolving supply-chain issues affecting agricultural exports.

Immigration
On immigration, the site calls for reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy, ending catch-and-release, building border infrastructure, adding Border Patrol and Customs personnel, expanding immigration-court capacity, and supporting E-Verify.

Infrastructure
Under an energy heading, the site calls for deregulation to lower energy costs, supporting oil and gas jobs, prioritizing U.S. energy independence, and supporting nuclear power development, while opposing "Green New Deal" initiatives.

Governance
On fiscal governance, the site calls for stopping deficit spending it says is driving inflation, pursuing a constitutional balanced-budget requirement, and creating incentives for federal employees who identify government waste.

Economy
The site also pledges to safeguard Medicare and Social Security benefits for seniors.

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