Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduces the Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act, enhancing IRS appeal protections for taxpayers.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman De La Cruz Introduces New Taxpayer Protection Legislation: Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has introduced the Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act, aiming to ensure a fair and independent IRS appeals process. The legislation, presented alongside Congressman Zach Nunn, seeks to enhance taxpayer protections during appeals.
Key Objectives of the Legislation: De La Cruz stated that the act aims "to give American taxpayers the certainty that their appeals process will be fair and independent," reducing bureaucratic challenges. This initiative builds on the Taxpayer First Act of 2019, reinstating protections against IRS influence in appeals.
Support and Background: The legislation has received backing from organizations like the National Taxpayers Union and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance. It intends to revert a 2016 policy change that compromised the neutrality of the IRS appeals process.
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Monica De La Cruz Fundraising
Monica De La Cruz recently disclosed $248.5K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on February 19th, 2026. This was the 30th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 90.3% came from individual donors.
De La Cruz disclosed $357.6K of spending. This was the 47th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
De La Cruz disclosed $1.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 23rd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Monica De La Cruz's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Monica De La Cruz Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Monica De La Cruz is worth $1.1M, as of April 2nd, 2026. This is the 321st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
De La Cruz has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Monica De La Cruz's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for De La Cruz.
Monica De La Cruz Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Monica De La Cruz:
- H.R.8134: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the participation of staff of the Internal Revenue Service in conferences being carried out by the Independent Office of Appeals for the purposes of resolving a taxpayer dispute.
- H.R.6922: Texas Dreamer Work Authorization Act of 2025
- H.R.6847: Fair Wages for Farmworkers Act
- H.R.6554: Community Bank Representation Act
- H.R.6386: Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act of 2025
- H.R.6132: Housing Affordability Act
You can track bills proposed by Monica De La Cruz on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for De La Cruz.
2026 Texas's 15th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $18,525,083 of spending in Texas's 15th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $7,269,720 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- HMP ($2,633,486)
- BDA PAC ($1,995,538)
- FAIRSHAKE ($1,626,430)
- PRO-CHOICE MAJORITY 2024 ($500,000)
- LUPE VOTES ($117,115)
The rating for this race is currently "Likely R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Texas's 15th congressional district election.
