Jason Crow facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jason Crow
Official portrait, 2025
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 6th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2019
Preceded by	Mike Coffman
Personal details
Born	(1979-03-15) March 15, 1979 (age 46) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Deserai Anderson ​ ​ (m. 2005; div. 2023)​
Children	2
Education	University of Wisconsin, Madison (BA) University of Denver (JD)
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Military service
Allegiance	United States
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 politician and lawyer. He used to be an officer in the United States Army. Since 2019, he has served as a U.S. Representative for Colorado's 6th congressional district. He is the first member of the Democratic Party to represent this area. His district covers many eastern and southern suburbs of Denver, including Aurora and Littleton.

During his first time in Congress, Jason Crow was chosen to help lead the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump.

Early Life and Military Service

Jason Crow was born in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1979. He went to the University of Wisconsin–Madison and earned a degree in 2002. Later, he studied law at the University of Denver and became a lawyer 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 and received the Bronze Star Medal for his bravery. After his military service, he worked as a lawyer. From 2009 to 2014, he also helped veterans by serving on the Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs.

Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives

Becoming a Representative

Jason Crow decided to run for Congress in 2017. He wanted to represent Colorado's 6th congressional district. In 2018, he won the election against the person who had held the seat for a long time, Mike Coffman. This made him the first Democrat to represent the district since it was created in 1983.

He was re-elected for his second term in 2020. He won by a large number of votes. In 2022, he won his third term. The district boundaries had changed, which helped him gain more support from voters in urban areas.

What He Does in Congress

Jason Crow has sponsored many bills, mostly about military and foreign affairs. He is known for being a Democrat who sometimes agrees with more moderate ideas.

During the January 6 United States Capitol attack, Crow was among a group of representatives who were stuck inside the Capitol building. He said he went into "combat mode" to protect himself and others. A famous photo showed him holding the hand of another representative who was upset.

In July 2024, Crow was named to a special group of lawmakers. This group was formed to investigate the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

In May 2025, some people protested against Crow in Denver. They were concerned because he had accepted money for his campaigns from a company that works with the Israel Defense Forces during the Gaza war.

His Committee Roles

In the 118th Congress, Jason Crow serves on important committees:

• Committee on Foreign Affairs: This committee deals with how the U.S. interacts with other countries. He is a top member on the Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability.
• Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: This committee looks at information gathered by U.S. intelligence agencies.

Groups He Belongs To

Crow is also part of several groups in Congress, called caucuses. These groups focus on specific topics:

• Black Maternal Health Caucus: Works on improving health for Black mothers.
• New Democrat Coalition: A group of moderate Democrats.
• For Country Caucus: Focuses on national service.
• Rare Disease Caucus: Supports people with rare diseases.

His Views on Important Issues

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. Later, during the Gaza war, he expressed concern about the situation in Gaza and asked President Biden to encourage Israel to change its approach to the conflict.

Gun Control

Crow supports making changes to gun laws. He voted for a bill that would require background checks for gun buyers, even from private sellers. He also supports a ban on certain types of guns called assault weapons.

Impeachment

In 2019, Crow was one of seven new lawmakers who wrote an article supporting an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump. He believed it was important to investigate the matter carefully. In 2020, he was chosen as one of the seven managers who presented the case against President Trump during his first impeachment trial in the Senate.

LGBT Rights

Jason Crow supports same-sex marriage and laws that protect LGBT people from discrimination. He supported ending the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, which used to prevent openly gay people from serving in the military. He also opposed the ban on transgender people serving in the military and supported the Equality Act.

Campaign Finance

Crow has chosen not to accept money from corporate political action committees (PACs) for his campaigns. He supports a bill called the For the People Act of 2019. This bill aims to make elections fairer by ending unfair voting district maps and making it easier for people to register to vote. It also tries to stop "dark money" in politics, which is money from unknown sources.

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