Years in Office
6
Bills Sponsored
92
Bills Co-Sponsored
1216
Committees
2
Dan Crenshaw Biography
Dan Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL who lost his right eye in Afghanistan, was elected to represent Texas’s 2nd Congressional District in 2018. In Congress, he focuses on national security, veterans’ affairs, and energy policy. Crenshaw authored legislation supporting mental health resources for veterans and serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. He is recognized for his direct communication style and commitment to pragmatic problem-solving for his Houston-area constituents.
Education
- M.P.A., John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA(2017)
- B.A. in Foreign Relations, Tufts University, Medford, MA(2006)
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Dan Crenshaw's congressional service.
Veteran Mental Health Funding
Secured increased federal funding for veteran mental health and suicide prevention programs through the Commander John Scott Hannon Act.
Texas Coastal Resiliency
Helped obtain disaster recovery funds for Texas Gulf Coast hurricane mitigation and infrastructure improvements after Hurricane Harvey.
Energy Innovation
Supported legislation to advance carbon capture technology and energy innovation benefiting Texas’s oil and gas sector.
Counterterrorism Task Force
Co-founded the Congressional Task Force on Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention to combat fentanyl trafficking and synthetic drug threats.
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