Dan Crenshaw is an American politician and former U.S. Navy SEAL officer who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Texas’s 2nd congressional district since 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party. 

Key Details

• Current Role: U.S. Representative for Texas’s 2nd congressional district.
• Committees: He serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, where he is Chairman of the Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture.
• Military Service: Crenshaw served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy SEALs for ten years, including in the War in Afghanistan. He was wounded in action during his third deployment, which resulted in the loss of his right eye.
• Education: He holds degrees from Tufts University and Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
• Political Stances: He generally supports principles of individual liberty, limited government, and a strong national defense, often advocating for free-market healthcare solutions and border security.
• Recent News: In November 2025, news reports, which Crenshaw disputes, alleged that an “alcohol-related episode” during a congressional trip to Mexico led to a temporary ban on international travel for him by the House Intelligence Committee chairman. 

Official Links

• House Website
• Campaign Website
• Official X (Twitter) account
• Official Instagram account 

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