Monica De La Cruz on jobs and tariffs
Updated 9 Oct 2026 · sources up to 9 Oct 2026
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REPORTED ABOUT Monica De La Cruz's official House office site says (published 2026-08-13): “To start the day, De La Cruz and Acting Secretary Sonderling toured Stanley Black & Decker’s Mission facility with CEO Chris Nelson and celebrated their new $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing. Stanley Black & Decker is a vital part of our South Texas community, supporting over 300 local jobs, with further growth ahead. Following the tour, De La Cruz and Acting Secretary Sonderling hosted a roundtable with Rio Farms, Inc. on Texas agricultural labor challenges and highlighted De La Cruz’s Fair Wages for Farm Workers Act.” Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz · De La Cruz, Acting Labor Secretary Sonderling Visit Hidalgo… · 2026-08-13
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REPORTED ABOUT Monica De La Cruz's official House office site says (published 2026-03-09): “De La Cruz has long championed commonsense immigration measures, including her Bracero Program 2.0 Act and Fair Wages for Farm Workers Act, while consistently maintaining that enforcement resources must prioritize threats to public safety.” Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz · De La Cruz Secures Release of Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar | Congr… · 2026-03-09
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REPORTED ABOUT Monica De La Cruz's official House office site says (published 2026-04-09): “De La Cruz has introduced common-sense legislation to fix the broken immigration system and address workforce shortages. These legislative efforts include: the Fair Wages for Farm Workers Act, the Bracero Program 2.0 Act, and the Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act. Additionally, De La Cruz has co-sponsored legislation, including the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act led by Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and the Dignity Act led by Congresswoman Maria Salazar (FL-27).” Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz · De La Cruz Hosts Roundtable with South Texas Immigration La… · 2026-04-09
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REPORTED ABOUT The Texas Tribune writes (published 2026-07-29): “U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, a Republican from Edinburg, did not attend Wednesday’s meeting, though she has met with the builders association in the past. Following talks with the group, De La Cruz said she would favor a legal status for construction workers.” The Texas Tribune · Republican South Texas construction owners decry ICE raids · 2026-07-29
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REPORTED ABOUT Monica De La Cruz's official House office site says (published 2025-04-02): “During today's announcement on the White House's trade strategy, President Trump announced that USMCA-compliant goods will continue to see a 0% tariff. During the ongoing trade negotiations, De La Cruz met with President Trump and urged the Administration in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio to include an exclusion of fruits and vegetables in tariffs.” Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz · De La Cruz Statement on Tariff Announcement | Congresswoman… · 2025-04-02
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REPORTED ABOUT Monica De La Cruz's official House office site says (published 2025-04-28): “February 5, 2025: Rep. De La Cruz sent a letter to Secretary Rubio requesting that he hold Mexico accountable for the water they owe the United States as part of their trade negotiations.” Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz · De La Cruz Secures Water for South Texans | Congresswoman M… · 2025-04-28
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REPORTED ABOUT Monica De La Cruz's official House office site says (published 2025-02-05): “Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio advocating for the priorities of Texas farmers as the Trump Administration continues trade negotiations with Mexico and Canada. In the letter, De La Cruz addresses the water shortages in the Rio Grande Valley and requests that Mexico be held accountable for its failure to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty during negotiations. Additionally, she urges the Administration to discuss exclusions for fruits and vegetables, key agricultural products of South Texas, in the proposed tariffs.” Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz · De La Cruz Works with Trump Administration to Advocate for… · 2025-02-05
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