Monica De La Cruz

This bill would make sure people in the DACA program can get work permits nationwide. It would give the Secretary of Homeland Security clear power to issue these permits. This includes new applicants and those in states where courts have stopped them before. This would cancel out any court rulings that limit who can get these work permits.

This bill would change how the minimum wages for H-2A temporary farmworkers are calculated, using state-specific data. It would also let the Department of Homeland Security start processing H-2A visa applications sooner, potentially speeding up the process for both workers and employers.

This bill would give a specific leader on the Federal Reserve Board new duties to focus on community banks. This person would develop policy ideas and oversee rules for banks with less than $17 billion in assets. They would also report to Congress twice a year on their work for these banks.

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This bill would significantly increase the maximum loan amounts for apartment buildings and other multi-unit housing projects backed by a federal program. It also changes how these loan limits are adjusted each year to keep up with construction costs. The goal is to make it easier to build and renovate more housing.

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This bill would require the Departments of Housing, Agriculture, and Veterans Affairs to work together more closely. They would share important housing information and suggest ways to make government housing programs run more smoothly. This could lead to more effective housing support for people across the country.

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This bill would make sure that people who report waste, fraud, or abuse in projects funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are protected. It would extend existing whistleblower safeguards to all types of agreements, like contracts and grants, that receive HUD money. This means individuals would have clearer protections if they speak up, and companies working with HUD would need to follow these rules.

The House would formally condemn the July 7, 2025, attack on a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas. It would express sympathy for injured agents and police, and reaffirm support for the Border Patrol and the McAllen community.

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