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Jason Crow
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 6th district |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Mike Coffman |
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| Born | March 15, 1979 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Deserai Anderson
(m. 2005; div. 2023) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Wisconsin, Madison (BA) University of Denver (JD) |
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| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 2002–2006 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 82nd Airborne Division 75th Ranger Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
Jason Crow (born March 15, 1979) is an American lawyer, former soldier, and politician. He serves as a U.S. Representative for Colorado's 6th congressional district since 2019. This district covers parts of the Denver metropolitan area, including cities like Aurora and Littleton.
Crow is the first member of the Democratic Party to represent this district. During his first time in Congress, he was chosen as an impeachment manager for President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial.
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Early Life & Military Service
Jason Crow was born in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1979. He went to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earning a degree in 2002. Later, he earned a law degree from the University of Denver in 2009.
Crow is a former Army Ranger. He served three times in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was part of the 82nd Airborne Division and the 75th Ranger Regiment. In 2003, he fought in the Battle of Samawah. For his bravery, he received the Bronze Star Medal. After his military service, Crow worked as a lawyer.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
How He Was Elected
In 2017, Jason Crow announced he would run for Congress. He wanted to represent Colorado's 6th congressional district. This seat was held by a Republican for many years.
Crow won the Democratic primary election with 68% of the votes. Then, in the main election in November 2018, he defeated the current representative, Mike Coffman. Crow won with 54% of the votes. This made him the first Democrat to represent the district since it was created in 1983.
Crow was re-elected for his second term in 2020. He won against Steve House by more than 17% of the votes. In 2022, he won his third term. A change in district boundaries helped him win with 61% of the votes.
What He Does in Congress
Jason Crow has sponsored many bills, mostly about military or foreign affairs. He is known for working with both parties.
During the January 6 United States Capitol attack, Crow was among a group of representatives stuck inside the Capitol building. He said he went "back into combat mode" to protect himself and others. A photo of him holding another representative's hand went viral.
In 2024, Crow was named to a special group of lawmakers. This group is looking into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Committees He Works On
For the 118th Congress, Jason Crow is part of important committees:
- Committee on Foreign Affairs
- He is a top member (Ranking Member) of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability.
- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- This committee deals with national security information.
- He is on the Subcommittee on Central Intelligence Agency.
- He is also on the Subcommittee on Department of Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture.
Groups He Belongs To
Crow is also a member of several special groups in Congress, called caucuses:
- New Democrat Coalition
- For Country Caucus
- Rare Disease Caucus
His Political Views
Foreign Policy
During the Russo-Ukrainian War, Crow supported giving F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. He also voted to show support for Israel after the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. However, he has also expressed concerns about how the Israel-Hamas War is affecting people in Gaza. He wants President Biden to encourage Israel to change its war strategy.
Gun Control
Crow supports changes to gun laws. He voted for a bill that would require background checks for gun buyers, even from unlicensed sellers. He also supports a ban on certain types of guns, often called assault weapons.
Impeachment
In 2019, Crow and six other new lawmakers wrote an article supporting an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump. They believed it was important to investigate the president. In January 2020, Crow was chosen as one of seven managers. These managers presented the case against President Trump during his first impeachment trial.
LGBT Rights
Jason Crow supports same-sex marriage. He also wants to expand laws that protect LGBT people from unfair treatment. He was against President Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the military. He also supported the Equality Act in 2021.
Special Interests
Crow decided not to accept money from corporate political action committees (PACs) during his campaigns. He supports a bill called the For the People Act of 2019. This bill aims to make elections fairer. It would stop unfair drawing of election districts (gerrymandering) and make it easier for people to register to vote. It also tries to limit the influence of "dark money" in politics.
Personal Life
Jason Crow and his former wife, Deserai, have two children.
See also
- Bibliography of Colorado
- Geography of Colorado
- History of Colorado
- Index of Colorado-related articles
- List of Colorado-related lists
- Outline of Colorado
