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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) calls on House leadership to include $280 million in emergency aid for South Texas farmers in upcoming appropriations. Mexico’s failure to meet its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty has led to a severe water shortage, crippling the region’s agricultural economy.
“South Texas farmers are at a breaking point,” said Congresswoman De La Cruz. “Without immediate relief, the livelihoods of countless families are at risk.”
| De La Cruz has introduced H.R. 10113, the South Texas Agriculture Emergency Assistance Act, a bipartisan effort supported by leading agricultural organizations. The water shortage has already resulted in: |
| $98.5 million in losses for sugarcane, forcing the closure of Texas’ only sugar mill and eliminating 500 jobs. |
| $147 million in citrus production losses and the removal of over 7,000 acres of orchards. |
| $72.5 million in vegetable revenue losses for the 2024-2025 crop year. |
| $25 million in losses for corn and sorghum due to reduced yields. |
“This funding is a vital first step to help farmers recover and keep our agricultural economy afloat,” De La Cruz added.
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She urges Congress to act swiftly to provide the aid South Texas desperately needs.
Read the letter here.
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