Biography
Daniel Reed Crenshaw, born on March 14, 1984, in Aberdeen, Scotland, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2019. Raised in Katy, Texas, he is a sixth-generation Texan. His father's career in the oil and gas industry led the family to live in various countries, including Ecuador and Colombia, where Crenshaw attended high school and became fluent in Spanish. After graduating from Tufts University in 2006, he joined the U.S. Navy SEALs, serving for a decade and completing five deployments. During his third deployment in Afghanistan in 2012, he was injured by an IED blast, resulting in the loss of his right eye. Following his military service, Crenshaw earned a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2017. He was elected to Congress in 2018 and has since been re-elected in 2020, 2022, and 2024.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Tufts University, 2006
- Master of Public Administration, Harvard University, 2017
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Military Service:
- Commissioned as a U.S. Navy SEAL officer in 2006
- Completed five deployments, including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan
- Achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander
- Awards include two Bronze Star Medals , the Purple Heart, and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with valor
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Political Experience:
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018
- Serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, including the Subcommittees on Health; Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials; and Oversight and Investigations
- Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, serving on the Central Intelligence Agency Subcommittee and the National Intelligence Enterprise Subcommittee
Crenshaw's tenure in Congress has been marked by his focus on national security, veterans' affairs, and energy policy. His military background and personal experiences have significantly influenced his legislative priorities and public service approach.
