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Dan Crenshaw
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 2nd district |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Ted Poe |
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Daniel Reed Crenshaw
March 14, 1984 Aberdeen, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Republican |
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Tara Blake
(m. 2013) |
| Children | Susan Crenshaw (daughter) |
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| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 2006–2016 |
| Rank | Lieutenant commander |
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| Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan (WIA) |
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Daniel Reed Crenshaw (born March 14, 1984) is an American politician. He used to be a United States Navy SEAL officer. Since 2019, he has been a U.S. representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Crenshaw was an officer in the U.S. Navy. He served with SEAL Team 3 in the War in Afghanistan. He reached the rank of lieutenant commander. During his third deployment, he was injured and lost his right eye. This happened because of an improvised explosive device (IED), which is a type of hidden bomb. After his military service, he worked for a politician. In 2018, he was elected to Congress.
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Early Life and Education
Dan Crenshaw was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. His parents were American. He grew up in Katy, Texas. When he was ten, his mother passed away. His father, Jim Crenshaw, was an engineer who worked in other countries. Because of this, Dan lived in Ecuador and Colombia. He learned to speak Spanish very well. In 2002, he finished high school at Colegio Nueva Granada in Bogotá, Colombia.
After high school, Crenshaw came back to the United States. He went to Tufts University. In 2006, he earned a degree in international relations. He also studied physics. After serving in the military for ten years, he went to Harvard University. He studied public administration there and got a master's degree in 2017. He also worked as an assistant for U.S. Representative Pete Sessions.
Military Service and Injury
While at Tufts, Crenshaw joined a program to become a Navy officer. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Navy. He went through special training called BUD/S to become a Navy SEAL. This training is very tough and lasts six months. He finished his SEAL training in 2008.
Crenshaw served in the Navy for ten years. He went on five tours of duty. His first mission was in Fallujah, Iraq. He was part of SEAL Team Three. He was based in Coronado, California.
As a Navy SEAL, Crenshaw received several awards. These include two Bronze Star Medals, the Purple Heart, and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. He retired from the military in 2016.
In 2012, during his third deployment, Crenshaw was seriously injured. He was hit by an IED explosion in Afghanistan. This blast caused him to lose his right eye. Doctors had to perform surgery to save the vision in his left eye. Even after his injury, he stayed in the Navy for four more years. He completed two more tours of duty in Bahrain and South Korea.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
Since 2019, Dan Crenshaw has been a member of the United States House of Representatives. He represents Texas's 2nd congressional district. This district includes parts of Houston and nearby towns.
Elections
Crenshaw first ran for Congress in 2018. He won the election against his opponent, Todd Litton. He was reelected in 2020, 2022, and 2024.
What He Does in Congress
Crenshaw gave a speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention. This is a big meeting where the Republican Party chooses its presidential candidate.
He has been a member of important groups in Congress. He serves on the United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce. This committee deals with topics like energy, the environment, and health. He also used to be on the United States House Committee on the Budget and the United States House Committee on Homeland Security.
Political Ideas
Dan Crenshaw has clear views on many topics.
Gun Rights
Crenshaw believes in the right to own guns. He is against stricter gun control laws. He has received high ratings from groups that support gun rights.
COVID-19 Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Crenshaw said that some people were overstating the danger. He supported how President Donald Trump handled the pandemic. He also suggested that government rules made it harder to develop COVID-19 tests quickly.
Healthcare
Crenshaw wants to get rid of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). He has called it a "disaster." He also believes that the government should be able to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs.
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Immigration
Crenshaw supports building physical barriers at the Mexico–United States border. He also wants to use technology to stop illegal immigration. He believes that people trying to enter the U.S. illegally are breaking the law. He thinks they are cutting in line ahead of people who try to immigrate legally.
Environment
Crenshaw agrees that climate change is happening. He also believes that human activities play a part in it. He thinks we should keep looking for new green energy solutions. These solutions can help reduce our impact on the environment. He has suggested expanding nuclear energy and carbon capture technology. He has also criticized solar and wind energy as not being effective enough.
Social Issues
Crenshaw is against federal money being used to make college cheaper for everyone. However, he supports funding for job training programs. He is also against "cancel culture." This is when people are criticized or boycotted for their opinions or actions. He also opposes athletes kneeling during the national anthem.
Personal Life
Dan Crenshaw married Tara Blake in 2013. He follows the Methodist faith. He also hosts a podcast called Hold These Truths. In 2023, he and Tara had a daughter named Susan. She was named after his late mother.
In 2021, Crenshaw had a serious eye injury. He suffered a detached retina in his left eye, which is his only working eye. He needed emergency surgery. He said that he would be almost blind for about a month while he recovered.
Awards and Recognition
In 2020, Fortune magazine included Dan Crenshaw in its "40 Under 40" list. This list recognizes 40 influential people under the age of 40. They noted his service to his country.
Books
- Dan Crenshaw (2020). Fortitude: American Resilience in the Era of Outrage. This book talks about being strong and resilient in today's world.
See also
In Spanish: Dan Crenshaw para niños
