Monica De La Cruz — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Texas, 2026
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Monica's Positions on Key Issues
Economy
HighMonica De La Cruz voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which secured over $13 million for transportation and critical infrastructure in South Texas. She also supported the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, delivering $1.75 million for water infrastructure and American energy. Her actions aim to bring wins for South Texas, promote economic stability, and reject government shutdowns, while also supporting housing affordability through legislation like the Housing for the 21st Century Act and the Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act.
“My vote today brings home wins for South Texas while rejecting the chaos of a shutdown. I am proud to invest over $13 million for transportation and critical infrastructure in our communities, while holding th... Read More »" - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, https://delacruz.house.gov/news/, February 3, 2026.”
Immigration
LowMonica De La Cruz advocates for a more secure border and stricter immigration enforcement. Her policy priorities include reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy and ending "Catch and Release." She also supports completing infrastructure along the southern border and providing support to Border Patrol and Customs agents. Additionally, De La Cruz calls for hiring more immigration judges and implementing E-Verify.
Healthcare
HighMonica De La Cruz voted in favor of a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies in January 2026. She stated her commitment to bipartisan solutions to expand options, lower healthcare costs, and require price transparency for prescription drugs. She explained her vote was in the best interest of South Texas families, providing certainty for those who rely on these credits, despite it not being her initial preference.
““Rising health care costs remain a concern for many in our South Texas communities,” De La Cruz said in a statement. “I have been committed to working with members on both sides of the aisle to find a bipartisan solution to expand options for families, lower health care costs, and require price transparency for prescription drug prices. While this is not what we initially wanted, today’s vote is in the best interest of South Texas families and the only option to bring certainty for those who rely on these credits.””
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
HighMonica De La Cruz has a firm stance against abortion, citing her Christian faith. In 2020, she publicly stated her belief that human life begins at conception and pledged to support the sanctity of life. While her campaign website's abortion-related content has changed over time, she has acknowledged supporting exceptions for women facing difficult circumstances and has supported Texas' abortion ban.
“As your Congresswoman I promise to fight for each and every soul and to always support the sanctity of life," Monica De La Cruz (2020 campaign website, via DCCC).”
Foreign Policy
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Gun Policy
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