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U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Kingwood Area)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Kingwood Area)
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Trump's inauguration moved indoors due to extreme cold
Due to expected extreme cold weather in Washington, D.C., the Second Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, will see changes in its schedule and logistics.
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Crenshaw receives top marks from SBA Pro-Life America
Rep. Dan Crenshaw has received an A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America organization for his efforts in defending unborn lives during the 118th Congress.
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Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act seeks reinstatement of Trump-era insurance policy
Congressman Dan Crenshaw, along with Congressmembers Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Vern Buchanan, Lloyd Smucker, Rick Allen, Mike Kelly, and Julia Letlow, has introduced the Healthcare Freedom and Choice Act (H.R. 379).
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Crenshaw introduces bill against federal funding for red flag laws
Congressman Dan Crenshaw has introduced a new piece of legislation titled the Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act.
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Republicans seek investigation into pediatric gender transition practices
In Washington, D.C., Representative Dan Crenshaw has joined fellow Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee in urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Inspector General Christi Grimm to investigate the evidence...
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Federal disaster relief bill passes with over $100B allocation
Congressman Dan Crenshaw has announced the passage of a bipartisan government funding bill that includes over $100 billion in disaster relief for states and communities affected by natural disasters.
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Crenshaw seeks cost analysis on minor gender transitions in federal programs
On December 12, Congressman Dan Crenshaw of Texas sent a letter to the Congressional Budget Office.
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Criticism mounts against Biden-Harris administration's support for plastic production caps
On October 15, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) spearheaded a letter from members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee to U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The letter expresses concerns over the Biden-Harris administration's recent support for plastic production caps in the United Nations’ Global Plastics Treaty. According to the signatories, these production limits could hinder U.S. economic activity and increase dependence on countries with less stringent emissions standards.
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Lawmakers request details from FDA on third-party medical device reviews
Congressman Dan Crenshaw and Congresswoman Angie Craig have sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking details on the agency’s plan for its medical device third-party review program. This program allows qualified private-sector reviewers to assess low-risk medical devices, aiming to expedite their review process at the FDA.
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Bipartisan bill aims to combat gun & cash smuggling by cartels at southern border
U.S. Representatives Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07), both members of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening inspections of outbound traffic from the U.S. to Mexico. The proposed bill seeks to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with additional personnel and resources to target the flow of firearms, illegal money, and other contraband that fuel cartel operations, including fentanyl trafficking.
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Healthcare Innovation Summit set for October 10th in The Woodlands
When I meet with Texans across our district, healthcare is one of the top concerns I hear. It’s an issue I’ve dedicated significant time to because I deeply care about ensuring Americans have access to affordable, high-quality care, and that we’re reducing the outrageous costs of prescription drugs.
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Summit for Emerging American Leaders reaches full capacity
Thank you for your interest in Congressman Dan Crenshaw's first Summit for Emerging American Leaders. Unfortunately, we have filled available seating and are unable to accept new registrations. We look forward to seeing you at our next event.
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Summit for Emerging American Leaders set for September
The fourth annual youth summit, the Summit for Emerging American Leaders (SEAL), will be held on September 7, 2024, at the Glenn Performing Arts Center at the John Cooper School. The event aims to engage high school students with national leaders on pressing issues in America and provide an opportunity to earn a Congressional Certificate of Success.
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Congressmen introduce bill targeting illicit pill presses amid fentanyl crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressmen Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) and Josh Harder (CA-09) introduced H.R. 9258—the Disrupt Fentanyl Pill Production Act. This legislation aims to end counterfeit pill operations, one of the most nefarious aspects of the fentanyl epidemic. If passed, H.R. 9258 will empower law enforcement agencies to trace pill presses used by cartels and other criminal enterprises to mass-produce illicit drugs sold on American streets.
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Resources offered as Hurricane Beryl impacts Texas
Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane around 4 a.m. near Matagorda on July 8. Rain bands producing heavy rainfall and flooding threats continue to impact Texas as the storm moves inland through the eastern half of the state. Texans who sustained damage caused by the tropical weather are encouraged to report it through the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT).
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Crenshaw introduces bill addressing cybersecurity threats against US infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Rep. Seth Magaziner, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced H.R. 8775, the Contingency Plan for Critical Infrastructure Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to create a public report for Members of Congress to evaluate the manual operations of critical infrastructure during cyber-attacks.
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Crenshaw Announces Congressional Art Competition Winners
Congressman Dan Crenshaw revealed the winners of the Congressional Art Competition for Texas District 02. The winning artwork will be displayed in the Capitol for a year. The competition received 53 submissions from students of seven high schools in Texas, including Conroe ISD, The John Cooper School, New Caney ISD, Humble ISD, and Huffman ISD. The announcement took place at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts in Spring, Texas. Crenshaw congratulated all participants and expressed pride in the district's talented students. The Grand Champion, Andrea Shi from The Woodlands...
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Crenshaw Takes on Biden Administration Efforts to Target Texas Medicaid and Texas Hospitals
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX02) has criticized the Biden administration's efforts to target Texas Medicaid and Texas hospitals through the Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS). During a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing, Rep. Crenshaw questioned CMS Deputy Administrator Daniel Tsai about the agency's actions, which could have significant financial implications for Texas and its residents.Rep. Crenshaw highlighted the disparity in treatment between states that do not participate in the Medicaid expansion program, particularly focusing...
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HHS Secretary Becerra Admits to Not Following the Science
In a recent Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing, Rep. Dan Crenshaw criticized U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra for the agency's reliance on questionable research rather than hard science in determining gender transitioning policies for minors. Rep. Crenshaw lambasted the Biden Administration for pushing what he referred to as pseudoscience under the guise of healthcare.During the hearing, Rep. Crenshaw highlighted concerns about the practices of affirming children's gender ideations and subjecting them to puberty blockers and...
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House passes Crenshaw Amendment to include Narco-Traffickers as allowable targets under Foreign Intelligence
The House of Representatives has passed an amendment put forth by Congressman Dan Crenshaw, allowing the inclusion of international narcotics trafficking as part of the definition of "foreign intelligence information" under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This move aims to target foreign narco-traffickers more effectively and help curb the influx of deadly narcotics, including fentanyl, into the United States.Congressman Crenshaw emphasized the significance of the amendment, stating, "It is insane that we have not been able to use FISA to target the...