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Monica De La Cruz on Border Security, Fentanyl Crisis, and Agricultural Water Rights

Forbes Breaking NewsJanuary 5, 202629 min9,304 views
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Protecting Women's Sports and Children

  • 🚺 Monica De La Cruz emphasizes her commitment to ensuring women compete against women in sports and that locker rooms remain exclusive to their respective genders.
  • 🛡️ She asserts that young girls' dreams in sports should not be overshadowed by men participating in their categories.

Combating the Fentanyl Crisis

  • ⚠️ De La Cruz highlights the severe fentanyl crisis, particularly in her border district, detailing a seizure of three gallons of liquid fentanyl capable of killing over five million people.
  • 💔 She shares the heartbreaking stories of mothers who have lost teenage children to fentanyl, often mistaking it for candy or medication.
  • 📜 The Halt Fentanyl Act is proudly supported to empower law enforcement in combating this crisis.

Securing Water Rights for Texas Agriculture

  • 💧 De La Cruz celebrates the deployment of $280 million in economic relief for Texas farmers, secured through her efforts, to address struggles caused by Mexico's non-compliance with the 1944 water treaty and drought conditions.
  • 🌾 The aid is critical for sustaining businesses like the now-closed Texas sugar mill and preventing further impacts on citrus production and the broader agricultural economy.
  • 🤝 She expresses optimism that with President Trump, the
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Women's SportsLocker Room AccessFentanyl CrisisBorder SecurityHalt Fentanyl ActTexas Agriculture1944 Water TreatyRio Grande ValleyUSDAScreworm PreparednessHUD Transparency ActWhistleblower ProtectionsFederal Reserve IndependenceMonetary PolicyShareholder ProposalsRule 14A8
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