Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 2nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2019
Preceded by
Ted Poe
Personal details
Born
Daniel Reed Crenshaw
(1984-03-14) March 14, 1984 (age 40) Aberdeen, Scotland
Political party
Republican
Spouse
Tara Blake
(m. 2013)
Education
Tufts University (BA)
Harvard University (MPA)
Signature
Website
Official website
House website
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Navy
Years of service
2006–2016
Rank
Lieutenant commander
Unit
Naval Special Warfare Group 1
SEAL Team 3
Battles/wars
Iraq War War in Afghanistan (WIA)
Awards
Purple Heart
Bronze Star (2)
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with valor
Dan Crenshaw's voice
Dan Crenshaw on protests in Cuba Recorded July 20, 2021
Daniel Reed Crenshaw[1] (born March 14, 1984)[2] is an American politician and former United States Navy SEAL officer serving as the United States representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district since 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Crenshaw was commissioned in the United States Navy, and served on SEAL Team 3 in the War in Afghanistan, reaching the rank of lieutenant commander. He was wounded in action during his third deployment, losing his right eye to an improvised explosive device. He served as a legislative assistant to Representative Pete Sessions, and was elected to Congress in the 2018 midterm election to succeed the retiring Ted Poe.
^"Harris County Republican Party Political Resumés" (PDF). Retrieved December 15, 2020.
^Perks, Ashley (November 15, 2018). "Texas New Members 2019". Retrieved November 19, 2018.
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