Career Timeline of Dan Crenshaw: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Dan Crenshaw made an impact.

Dan Crenshaw is an American politician and former Navy SEAL, currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district since 2019. A Republican, his background as a decorated veteran often informs his political positions. Before entering politics, Crenshaw served in the Navy for ten years, completing multiple deployments and earning several commendations, including two Bronze Stars. He lost his right eye due to an IED explosion in Afghanistan and continues to serve as a prominent voice within the Republican Party on matters of national security and veteran affairs.

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June 2008: Completion of SEAL Qualification Training

In June 2008, Dan Crenshaw completed SEAL qualification training and received the 1130 designator as a Naval Special Warfare Officer.

2016: Medical Retirement from Navy

In 2016, Dan Crenshaw medically retired from military service with the rank of lieutenant commander.

November 2017: Announced Candidacy for Congress

In November 2017, Dan Crenshaw announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Texas's 2nd congressional district.

February 2018: Campaign Issues Defined

In February 2018, Dan Crenshaw stated that border security and immigration reform would be two of his campaign issues.

2018: Crenshaw defends Trump's border wall proposal

During Crenshaw's 2018 campaign, he defended Trump's proposal to build a border wall on the Mexico–United States border.

2018: Crenshaw on Global Warming and the Paris Climate Accords

During his 2018 campaign, Crenshaw's website briefly mentioned global warming, applauding Trump for withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accords, calling the agreement costly and meaningless virtue signaling and bad policy. In 2018, Crenshaw called for a debate on the causes of climate change.

2018: Fraud in North Carolina's District 9 election

In 2019, Crenshaw voiced opposition to the For the People Act of 2019, saying it would limit free speech drastically and legalize electoral fraud that he alleges occurred on the Republican side in the 2018 election for North Carolina's District 9.

May 2019: Crenshaw on asylum seeker requests

In May 2019, during an appearance on The View, Crenshaw claimed that 80%–90% of asylum seeker requests don't have a valid asylum claim; news outlet PolitiFact called the claim false.

2019: Crenshaw on Syria and Soleimani

In 2019, Crenshaw co-sponsored a resolution opposing Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. He also supported Trump's decision to kill Iranian major general Qasem Soleimani.

2019: Crenshaw voices opposition to the For the People Act of 2019

In 2019, Crenshaw voiced opposition to the For the People Act of 2019, saying it would limit free speech drastically and legalize electoral fraud. He also referred to alleged electoral fraud that occurred on the Republican side in the 2018 election for North Carolina's District 9.

2019: Became US Representative for Texas

In 2019, Dan Crenshaw started serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district.

February 2020: Crenshaw launches podcast

In February 2020, Crenshaw launched Hold These Truths, a podcast.

April 2020: Crenshaw introduces bill on civil suits against foreign states

In April 2020, Crenshaw and Senator Tom Cotton introduced a bill that would allow civil suits against foreign states in incidents related to injury or death, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 26, 2020: Spoke at Republican National Convention

On August 26, 2020, Dan Crenshaw spoke at the 2020 Republican National Convention.

October 16, 2020: Campaign Spending

By October 16, 2020, Dan Crenshaw had spent over $11 million in his reelection campaign, making it one of the most expensive Congressional races in the country.

2020: Crenshaw votes on appropriations acts

In 2020, Crenshaw voted for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, which authorizes DHS to nearly double the available H-2B visas for the remainder of FY 2020. He also voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 1158).

January 13, 2021: Crenshaw voted against Trump impeachment

On January 13, 2021, Dan Crenshaw voted against the second impeachment of President Trump. Crenshaw stated that while Trump's words had encouraged unconstitutional theories, he voted against impeachment because the Democrats had rushed the process. He also felt that impeaching a president with only seven days left in office would serve little purpose and inflame further tensions.

2022: Crenshaw supports aid package to Ukraine

In 2022, Crenshaw voiced support for a $40 billion aid package to Ukraine. Fox News political commentator Tucker Carlson criticized him for this.

2023: Crenshaw supports Israel after Hamas attack

In 2023, Crenshaw voted to provide Israel with support following the Hamas attack on Israel.

January 2025: Introduced "Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act"

In January 2025 Dan Crenshaw introduced the "Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act," which stops federal money being given to states which have red flag laws.

May 22, 2025: Crenshaw Amendment Passed by House

On May 22, 2025, the Crenshaw Amendment, a legislative provision that would have prohibited the use of Federal funds in Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the Affordable Care Act from paying for specified gender transition procedures, was included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as passed by the House of Representatives.