Monica De La Cruz

House · TX · Republican

Born: Nov 11, 1974 (age 52)

Service history (2 terms)

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118th Congress, House, TX, Republican (2023-01-03 to 2025-01-03)
119th Congress, House, TX, Republican (2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (1878 on record)

YeasubstantiveDec 2, 2025 · House · Passed
No New Burma Funds Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 4423 — No New Burma Funds Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 1, 2025 · House · Passed
Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5348 — Social Security Child Protection Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 21, 2025 · House · Passed
Denouncing the horrors of socialism.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H CON RES 58 — Denouncing the horrors of socialism
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 20, 2025 · House · Passed
Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 1949 — Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 20, 2025 · House · Passed
REFINER Act
On Passage — H R 3109 — REFINER Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralNov 20, 2025 · House · Passed
Censuring Representative Cory Mills of Florida and removing him from the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
On Motion to Refer — H RES 893 — Censuring Representative Cory Mills and Removing Him From the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 20, 2025 · House · Passed
To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 6019 — To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 20, 2025 · House · Passed
Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 4058 — Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 20, 2025 · House · Passed
Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now in DC Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 5107 — CLEAN DC Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 20, 2025 · House · Passed
District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 5214 — District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 19, 2025 · House · Failed
Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 888 — Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveNov 19, 2025 · House · Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".
On Passage — S J RES 80 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 19, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.
On Passage — H J RES 131 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 19, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.
On Passage — H J RES 130 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to “Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment”
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralNov 18, 2025 · House · Failed
Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing.
On Motion to Refer — H RES 888 — Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 18, 2025 · House · Passed
Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. Chuy García of Illinois.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 878 — Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia of Illinois
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 18, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 879 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolutions S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, and H.J. Res. 131; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 58; providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralNov 18, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 879 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolutions S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, and H.J. Res. 131; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution H. Con. Res. 58; providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 18, 2025 · House · Passed
Epstein Files Transparency Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 4405 — Epstein Files Transparency Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralNov 18, 2025 · House · Failed
Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. Chuy García of Illinois.
On Motion to Table — H RES 878 — Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia of Illinois
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 18, 2025 · House · Passed
Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 2659 — Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 17, 2025 · House · Passed
Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1608 — Department of Homeland Security Vehicular Terrorism Prevention and Mitigation Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 13, 2025 · House · Passed
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 5371 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveNov 12, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 873 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralNov 12, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 873 — Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 19, 2025 · House · Passed
Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 719 — Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 19, 2025 · House · Passed
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
On Passage — H R 5371 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralSep 19, 2025 · House · Failed
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
On Motion to Recommit — H R 5371 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 18, 2025 · House · Passed
GRID Power Act
On Passage — H R 1047 — GRID Power Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 18, 2025 · House · Passed
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
On Passage — H R 3015 — National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 18, 2025 · House · Passed
Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
On Passage — H R 3062 — Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralSep 17, 2025 · House · Passed
Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.
On Motion to Table — H RES 713 — Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 17, 2025 · House · Passed
District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 5143 — District of Columbia Policing Protection Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 17, 2025 · House · Passed
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 5125 — District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 17, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 722 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralSep 17, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 722 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5371) Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 719) honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 16, 2025 · House · Passed
To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age.
On Passage — H R 5140 — To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 16, 2025 · House · Passed
D. C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 4922 — DC CRIMES Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 16, 2025 · House · Passed
Honoring Our Heroes Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2721 — Honoring our Heroes Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 16, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4922) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5140) to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5125) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1047) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3015) to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3062) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 707 — Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralSep 16, 2025 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4922) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5140) to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5125) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1047) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3015) to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3062) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 707 — Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 16, 2025 · House · Passed
TRAVEL Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3400 — TRAVEL Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralSep 15, 2025 · House · Passed
Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.
On Motion to Table the Motion to Discharge Committee — H J RES 117 — Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 11, 2025 · House · Passed
Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 3486 — Stop Illegal Entry Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralSep 11, 2025 · House · Failed
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
On Motion to Instruct Conferees — H R 3944 — Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 10, 2025 · House · Passed
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Passage — H R 3838 — Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralSep 10, 2025 · House · Failed
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Motion to Recommit — H R 3838 — Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 10, 2025 · House · Agreed to
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3838
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 10, 2025 · House · Failed
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3838
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 10, 2025 · House · Agreed to
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3838
Plain-language explanation available