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Congressman Crenshaw Introduces the Stop Gender Trafficking of Minors Act

Tue, 41 Feb 2026 12:00:00 EST

Legislation Targets Interstate Transport of Minors for Irreversible Gender Medical Procedures

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) today introduced H.R.7420 - The Stop Gender Trafficking of Minors Act, legislation to establish clear federal protections against the interstate transport of minors for irreversible gender transition medical procedures.

The bill makes it a federal offense to knowingly transport a minor across state lines to obtain gender transition procedures intended to alter a child's sex characteristics in a manner inconsistent with their biological sex, creates civil remedies for affected children and families, and ensures federal taxpayer dollars are not used to subsidize or shield such practices by states or municipalities characterizing themselves as "transgender sanctuaries."

"As some states are passing laws to protect children from gender mutilation procedures and harmful gender altering practices, other states and cities are declaring themselves as 'transgender sanctuary cities and states' for so-called 'gender affirming care,'" said Crenshaw. "Children should not be transported across state lines to undergo irreversible medical procedures that are abusive and harmful just to circumvent home state laws or keep parents and guardians in the dark. This bill draws a clear, defensible line: exploiting interstate loopholes to bypass state safeguards is unacceptable, and Congress has a responsibility to act."

The Stop Gender Trafficking of Minors Act uses Congress’s well-established authority over interstate commerce to address this gap, consistent with longstanding federal laws designed to protect children from interstate exploitation.

A growing body of international medical guidance has advised against the routine use of puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and gender altering surgeries for minors, absent long-term evidence of benefit and safety. The rise in detransition and regret among young adults who underwent such procedures as minors further underscores the need for robust federal safeguards. The Federal Government has a compelling interest in protecting minors from experimental and irreversible medical procedures that may result in long-term harm, including sterilization, loss of sexual function, and psychological distress.

“This isn’t about politics,” Crenshaw added. "It’s about child safety and ensuring federal law keeps up with the reality of radical leftist lawmakers at the state and local level creating loopholes to harm and exploit children with life-altering gender procedures."

The Stop Gender Trafficking of Minors Act is currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives.

More Than 25 Conservative and Taxpayer Groups Back Crenshaw’s Advanced Recycling Legislation

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A coalition of over two dozen conservative, free-market, and taxpayer advocacy organizations announced its strong support for the Recycling Technology Innovation Act (H.R. 6566), introduced by Congressman Dan Crenshaw.

The bill aims to modernize federal recycling policy by correctly classifying advanced/chemical recycling as a manufacturing process, not waste incineration—removing regulatory ambiguity that has long stifled innovation and private sector investment in the field.

“Our problem isn’t plastics, it’s plastic waste,” said Crenshaw. “If we want cleaner communities, stronger supply chains, and reshoring American manufacturing with good paying jobs, then we should be empowering innovators—that’s what this legislation does. It provides common sense regulatory certainty manufacturers need and supports an industry critical to the Houston area's economy and workforce. Instead of chasing headlines or demonizing entire industries, we’re solving a real problem with a real policy solution that benefits workers, families, and the environment."

In a joint letter to Rep. Crenshaw and Rep. Gary Palmer, 26 organizations—including the National Taxpayers Union, Americans for Prosperity, Competitive Enterprise Institute, Independent Women’s Forum, and Consumer Action for a Strong Economy—voiced their unified support for the legislation, calling it a critical step toward economic growth, regulatory consistency, and environmental improvement.

“This important legislation provides much-needed regulatory clarity for advanced recycling technologies, giving businesses the long-term certainty necessary to develop and succeed,” the groups wrote. “We are proud to endorse H.R. 6566 and urge all Members of Congress to co-sponsor and support this legislation”.

The bill has also been praised for aligning federal definitions with policies already adopted by 25 states, an approach that advocates say will reduce legal risk, harmonize permitting processes, and strengthen domestic supply chains.

The coalition emphasized that the greatest barrier to growth in advanced recycling is not a lack of technology, but burdensome and inconsistent regulation, particularly under the Clean Air Act and state laws that misclassify modern recycling methods.

“Passing the Recycling Technology Innovation Act is a practical way to support economic growth, improve recycling, and encourage private sector investment,” the letter continues. “Pairing this effort with more reliable permitting processes would help ensure that new facilities can be built efficiently and begin delivering value to communities across the country”.

The Recycling Technology Innovation Act is currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives. Full text of the coalition letter and list of endorsing organizations is available via the National Taxpayers Union here.

Rep. Crenshaw Introduces Common Sense Bill to Provide Regulatory Certainty for Advanced Recycling Technologies

Thu, 345 Dec 2025 12:00:00 EST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), along with Congressman Gary Palmer (R-AL), introduced the Recycling Technology Innovation Act, critical legislation that finally provides the regulatory clarity needed to unlock innovation in America’s plastics recycling sector and strengthen domestic manufacturing.

Advanced recycling technologies take plastic waste and break it down into its original molecular building blocks—materials that can be used again and again to create new products. These technologies are already operating successfully in states across the country, but inconsistent federal regulations have created uncertainty that deters investment and slows progress.

“Our problem isn’t plastics—it’s plastic waste,” said Crenshaw. “If we want cleaner communities, stronger supply chains, and real environmental gains, then we should be empowering the innovators who are turning waste into value. This legislation does exactly that. It provides common sense regulatory certainty manufacturers need and supports an industry critical to the Houston area's economy and workforce. Instead of chasing headlines or demonizing entire industries, we’re solving a real problem with a real policy solution that benefits workers, families, and the environment."

Currently, vague and inconsistent interpretations of the Clean Air Act have left companies guessing about how advanced recycling will be regulated—a barrier to long-term planning and large-scale investment. The Recycling Technology Innovation Act solves this problem by ensuring these technologies are regulated appropriately as manufacturing units, not as waste incinerators, aligning federal policy with the 25 states that already regulate advanced recycling accordingly.

“Advanced recycling is good for the environment and good for the economy,” Crenshaw continued. “It keeps plastic waste out of landfills and out of our communities. It strengthens American manufacturing. And it helps ensure that places like Houston—home to one of the nation’s largest plastics and chemical manufacturing hubs—remain at the forefront of U.S. energy and industrial innovation.”

By providing a stable regulatory foundation, the bill will help the plastics and recycling industries plan production, build new U.S. facilities, and keep goods flowing through the supply chain without unnecessary delays. The result: more jobs, more investment, less waste, and a more competitive American manufacturing base.

Background:

Advanced recycling converts used plastics into feedstocks that can be used repeatedly in manufacturing, keeping valuable materials in the economy and out of landfills. The Recycling Technology Innovation Act aligns federal policy with the majority of states that treat these technologies as manufacturing, offering long-needed clarity to innovators and investors.

Rep. Crenshaw Applauds EPA Decision Granting Texas Primacy Over Class VI Well Permitting

Mon, 321 Nov 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) today praised the EPA’s decision to grant Texas primacy over Class VI underground injection well permitting, a move highlighted in the agency’s announcement that quoted Crenshaw’s long-standing push to cut federal red tape and streamline energy innovation. Crenshaw noted that empowering states to regulate these wells “cuts down lengthy review times and redundant bureaucratic red tape,” emphasizing that while carbon capture shouldn’t be mandated, market-driven projects shouldn’t be slowed by duplicative federal processes. He also reiterated that this decision reflects the goals of his Primacy Certainty Act, ensuring other states can follow Texas’ lead as President Trump continues delivering on his promise to strengthen American energy dominance.

Rep. Crenshaw Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect Disproportionate Share Hospitals

Wed, 260 Sep 2025 12:00:00 EST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 17th, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) led a bipartisan letter urging House leadership to stop scheduled cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program. 141 Members of Congress signed on to this letter to protect American hospitals from these devastating cuts.

The $8 billion reduction, slated to take effect on October 1, 2025, would slash DSH funding by more than half, threatening safety-net, rural, and urban hospitals already facing financial strain.

In the letter, the Members wrote: “The Medicaid DSH program is a vital resource for hospitals treating low-income patients in our communities. These payments are used to support critical hospital services in both rural and urban areas of the country, including burn and trauma unit services and maternal and child health care.”

The Medicaid DSH program was established to support hospitals that serve disproportionate numbers of low-income patients. Payments help offset uncompensated care and Medicaid underpayments and are capped by both state allotments and hospital-specific limits. Without this support, hospitals often face tough choices about cutting essential services, reducing staff, or closing their doors entirely. Congress has repeatedly acted to prevent scheduled DSH reductions in the past, recognizing the program’s importance to vulnerable populations. This year’s scheduled $8 billion cut would be the largest in the program’s history.

The letter continued: “Cuts of this magnitude would decimate the program… Our hospitals are already under increasing financial strain, and reductions of this size would push vulnerable rural and other safety net hospitals—and the patients they serve—into peril.”

Background:

Medicaid DSH was created to support hospitals caring for a disproportionate share of low-income patients.
Current law requires an $8 billion reduction in FY 2026.
Congress has repeatedly delayed such reductions on a bipartisan basis.
Without action, hospitals nationwide could face devastating service cuts or closures.

Read the full bipartisan letter here.

Full List of Co-Signers:

Bacon, Don; Balderson, Troy; Balint, Becca; Barragán, Nanette; Beatty, Joyce; Bera, Ami; Bergman, Jack; Bilirakis, Gus; Bishop, Sanford; Brownley, Julia; Cammack, Kat; Carbajal, Salud; Carey, Mike; Carter, Earl; Carter, Troy; Casten, Sean; Castro, Joaquin; Chu, Judy; Cisneros, Gilbert; Clarke, Yvette; Cleaver, Emanuel; Correa, J.; Costa, Jim; Craig, Angie; Crank, Jeff; Crenshaw, Dan; Crockett, Jasmine; Crow, Jason; Cuellar, Henry; Davids, Sharice; Davis, Danny; Dean, Madeleine; DeGette, Diana; De La Cruz, Monica; Deluzio, Christopher; Dexter, Maxine; Doggett, Lloyd; Elfreth, Sarah; Escobar, Veronica; Espaillat, Adriano; Evans, Dwight; Evans, Gabe; Figures, Shomari; Finstad, Brad; Fitzpatrick, Brian; Fong, Vince; Foster, Bill; Friedman, Laura; Garamendi, John; Garbarino, Andrew; García, Jesús; Garcia, Robert; Gillen, Laura; Goldman, Daniel; Gonzales, Tony; Gonzalez, Vicente; Goodlander, Maggie; Gray, Adam; Harder, Josh; Hill, J.; Hurd, Jeff; Jackson, Jonathan; Johnson, Dusty; Johnson, Julie; Kelly, Robin; Kennedy, Timothy; Kim, Young; Krishnamoorthi, Raja; LaLota, Nick; Landsman, Greg; Langworthy, Nicholas; Latimer, George; Latta, Robert; Lawler, Michael; Lee, Susie; Levin, Mike; Lieu, Ted; Luttrell, Morgan; Mackenzie, Ryan; Malliotakis, Nicole; Mannion, John; Mann, Tracey; Matsui, Doris; McBride, Sarah; McClellan, Jennifer; Meeks, Gregory; Meng, Grace; Meuser, Daniel; Mfume, Kweisi; Miller, Max; Moran, Nathaniel; Morelle, Joseph; Moulton, Seth; Mrvan, Frank; Mullin, Kevin; Nadler, Jerrold; Neguse, Joe; Norcross, Donald; Obernolte, Jay; Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria; Pappas, Chris; Pelosi, Nancy; Pfluger, August; Quigley, Mike; Ramirez, Delia; Riley, Josh; Rivas, Luz; Rutherford, John; Ryan, Patrick; Sánchez, Linda; Scanlon, Mary Gay; Schakowsky, Janice; Schmidt, Derek; Schneider, Bradley; Schrier, Kim; Sewell, Terri; Sherman, Brad; Simon, Lateefah; Simpson, Michael; Smith, Adam; Smith, Christopher; Soto, Darren; Stevens, Haley; Strickland, Marilyn; Suozzi, Thomas; Swalwell, Eric; Sykes, Emilia; Tenney, Claudia; Thompson, Bennie; Thompson, Mike; Tonko, Paul; Torres, Norma; Torres, Ritchie; Trahan, Lori; Tran, Derek; Valadao, David; Vasquez, Gabe; Veasey, Marc; Velázquez, Nydia; Weber, Randy; Whitesides, George

Reps. Crenshaw, Pfluger Introduce Primacy Certainty Act to Expedite State Approval of Carbon Storage Wells

Wed, 218 Aug 2025 12:00:00 EST

Congressman Dan Crenshaw introduced The Primacy Certainty Act of 2025, which amends the Safe Drinking Water Act such that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must rule on state applications to regulate Class VI injection wells within 180 days.

Congressman Crenshaw Advocates an America-First Strategy Ahead of Global Plastics Treaty Talks

Mon, 216 Aug 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) is spearheading a letter, joined by House Republican colleagues, to Secretary of State Marco Rubio supporting the Trump Administration's efforts to assert strong American leadership in the upcoming United Nations Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Geneva. Crenshaw had previously led a congressional letter to then-Secretary of State Anthony Blinken last fall when the Biden administration supported production caps during prior treaty talks, which would harm American economic interests. This new letter supports efforts for a science-driven, economically sound treaty that puts American interests first.

Under President Trump’s January 20th Executive Order, “Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements,” the United States has a critical opportunity to reverse the previous administration’s embrace of overzealous international environmental mandates that undermined American industry. Instead, the U.S. can lead negotiations toward an agreement that supports domestic manufacturing, fosters innovation, and protects U.S. competitiveness.

“With President Trump's leadership, the U.S. has an opportunity to undo the damage of the Biden-Harris era and restore common sense to environmental policy and plastic production supply chains,” said Congressman Crenshaw. “Plastic production is essential to our economy, national defense, and modern life. Rather than capping U.S. production and outsourcing pollution to China, we should lead with technological advancements in recycling, an innovative mindset that advances human flourishing, and a strategy that strengthens American industry while responsibly conserving the environment.”

The U.S. plastics industry supports over one million jobs and contributes more than $500 billion to the economy annually. It also generates hundreds of billions in tax revenue, powering local and national infrastructure. U.S.-produced plastics are cleaner and more environmentally responsible than imports from countries like China, which rely on dirtier processes and lax environmental standards.

“The Biden administration’s climate radicalism threatened to cripple an industry vital to everything from medical technology to military readiness,” Crenshaw added. “We’re supporting the Trump administration's efforts to negotiate a treaty that reflects American values—leadership, innovation, and economic strength.”

The letter urges the administration to pursue a treaty that levels the global supply chain playing field, avoids arbitrary production caps, and champions scalable, science-based solutions anchored in innovation, not overregulation.

Crenshaw: “We’re in a Counter-Insurgency War Against the Cartels—It’s Time We Start Acting Like It”

Tue, 161 Jun 2025 12:00:00 EST

Human Events published an op-ed by Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-2), calling for the United States to confront Mexican drug cartels as what they truly are: terrorist insurgents destabilizing North America.

Crenshaw Introduces RIOT Act to Deport Violent Non-Citizens Who Assault Law Enforcement During Riots

Tue, 161 Jun 2025 12:00:00 EST

Congressman Dan Crenshaw introduced H.R. 3859, the RIOT Act to crack down on violent, non-citizen rioters who attack law enforcement officers or vandalize public property during riots and declared emergencies.

Crenshaw Introduces Bipartisan FISH Act to Combat Illegal Fishing and Protect American Fishermen

Thu, 156 Jun 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), along with Congressman Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK), introduced the bipartisan Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvest (FISH) Act. This critical legislation addresses illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing by foreign vessels, safeguarding U.S. fisheries, coastal communities, and national security.

"Illegal fishing by foreign vessels isn’t just a commercial issue—it's a national security threat that undermines American businesses and harms our coastal communities," said Congressman Crenshaw. "The bipartisan FISH Act is a strong step forward in confronting illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing by holding offenders accountable, enhancing our Coast Guard’s capabilities, and protecting American fisheries. This legislation sends a clear message: America will stand firm against countries like China, Russia, and others who flout international law and threaten our maritime resources."

“To support Rhode Island’s coastal economy and Rhode Island fishermen, we need to level the playing field by cracking down on bad actors who break the rules,” said Congressman Magaziner. “I am working with Reps. Crenshaw and Begich to introduce the FISH Act to confront illegal and unregulated fishing and ensure Ocean State workers have a fair market to compete in.”

Congressman Begich emphasized the significance of the legislation for his home state, saying, “Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing poses a national security threat and threatens fair trade. The FISH Act of 2025 gives us the tools to take real action by cracking down on foreign vessels that undermine fair markets and strip Alaska’s waters of our critical resources. Alaska’s coastal communities know the value of sustainable fisheries better than anyone, and this bill ensures that American fishermen and women aren't forced to compete against bad actors who exploit the system and disregard sustainable harvesting practices. It’s time we protect our waters, our fishermen, and our values that made Alaska the crown jewel of the U.S. seafood market."

Key Provisions of the FISH Act:

Directs NOAA to create a blacklist of foreign vessels involved in IUU fishing.
Requires increased at-sea inspections of suspected illegal fishing vessels by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Mandates sanctions against foreign vessel owners engaging in IUU fishing.
Encourages stronger international agreements to combat illegal fishing.

The bill builds upon the Maritime SAFE Act and strengthens America’s leadership in promoting sustainable fisheries management globally. Crenshaw thanked Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) for championing companion legislation in the Senate.

The FISH Act is supported by experts. Lisa Wallenda Picard, President & CEO of the National Fisheries Institute added “Where it occurs, illegal fishing harms effective fishery management measures, undercuts harvesters that fish legally and responsibly, and can be associated with unfair treatment of crewmembers. Contrary to the highly flawed and ineffective Seafood Import Monitoring Program, the FISH Act targets bad actors where they are, rather than imposing more costs and regulatory burdens on American companies. NFI applauds Congressmen Crenshaw, Magaziner, and Begich for introducing this important legislation.

Crenshaw Secures Major Wins in House: Border Reimbursement, Gender Procedure Restrictions, and Medicaid Work Requirements Pass in Landmark Bill

Thu, 142 May 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC – Early this morning, Congressman Dan Crenshaw successfully secured several important legislative victories with the advancement of the Texas Border Security Reimbursement, the Crenshaw Amendment, and Medicaid Work Requirements in the One Big Beautiful Bill.

“These reforms are about restoring common sense, personal responsibility, and fiscal sanity,” said Crenshaw. “We’re defending Medicaid for those who truly need it, protecting taxpayers from funding radical gender ideology, and standing up for states like Texas that took action when the federal government wouldn’t.”

More About Crenshaw's Provisions Included in This Bill:

State Border Reimbursement: To reimburse Texas and other states for their efforts in securing the southern border, Congressman Crenshaw's provision will allocate $12 billion to the Department of Homeland Security to pay back states for border security actions taken since January 21, 2021. The funding will cover costs such as detention, removal of individuals violating immigration laws, and efforts to stop illegal crossings and smuggling.
The Crenshaw Amendment: this provision will prohibiting Medicaid, CHIP, and Affordable Care Act funds from being used for ALL gender-transition procedures. It specifically amends Section 1903(i) of the Social Security Act, halting federal payment for what the amendment classifies as medically unnecessary procedures. Recent polls consistently indicate overwhelming American opposition to providing children with puberty blockers and irreversible surgeries.
Work Requirements in Medicaid: Crenshaw’s provision adds a community engagement (work) requirement for able-bodied, working-age adults on Medicaid. Under this policy, beneficiaries without dependents must work, volunteer, or attend education/training for at least 80 hours per month to maintain coverage. Exceptions are included for those truly unable to work – such as pregnant women, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers.

Congressman Crenshaw’s Amendment Protecting Minors from Gender Transition Procedures Advances

Wed, 134 May 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dan Crenshaw successfully secured an important legislative victory today with the advancement of the Crenshaw Amendment, a provision prohibiting Medicaid, CHIP, and Affordable Care Act funds from being used for gender-transition procedures on minors.

The Crenshaw Amendment specifically amends Section 1903(i) of the Social Security Act, halting federal payment for what the amendment classifies as medically unnecessary procedures. Recent polls consistently indicate overwhelming American opposition to providing children with puberty blockers and irreversible surgeries.

"The Crenshaw Amendment will become law—and it’s long overdue," Congressman Crenshaw stated. "Gender transition procedures are the lobotomy of our generation. So-called 'gender-affirming care' isn’t healthcare—it’s fringe science with no proven benefit and massive risks."

Broad Support for Crenshaw Amendment:
“Kids are not experiments and the government shouldn’t be funding these sterilizations and mutilations. We should’ve learned our lesson from the Tuskegee Experiments a generation ago and I pray we can end this new but just as evil experimentation on vulnerable children. When a child is struggling, he or she needs compassionate care – not experimental hormones and surgery.” – President and CEO, Craig DeRoche

“For too long, children have fallen victim to physical mutilation, sterilization, and extreme mental health problems paid for by the federal government. Eagle Forum is pleased with the House Energy & Commerce Committee's Crenshaw Amendment to prohibit funding of gender transition procedures on minors. We urge every Member regardless of party to defund this barbaric practice.” – Kris Ullman, President of Eagle Forum

“Thanks to Representative Crenshaw for being a tireless leader in the fight to end taxpayer funding of experimental and irreversible sex change treatments on minors. These interventions have caused immense harm to American children, creating lifelong patients. With the help of Representative Crenshaw, we are another step closer to rooting out this misguided and unscientific practice." - Dr. Kurt Miceli, Medical Director, Do No Harm

Rep. Crenshaw Delivers Major Victories on Medicaid Work Requirements, Child Protections in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”

Wed, 134 May 2025 12:00:00 EST

Washington, D.C. – After a gruelling 26-hour session of debate, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) emerged from the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s budget reconciliation markup with three major wins for conservative health policy. Crenshaw, an E&C Committee member, championed provisions to impose work requirements on Medicaid, prohibit federal health programs from funding gender-transition procedures for minors, and delay looming cuts to safety-net hospital funding through 2026. Each measure, now included in the committee’s reconciliation package, reflects Crenshaw’s commitment to personal responsibility, protecting children, and sustaining community healthcare.

Provisions Included:
Work Requirements in Medicaid – Empowerment and Accountability: Crenshaw’s first provision adds a community engagement (work) requirement for able-bodied, working-age adults on Medicaid. Under this policy, beneficiaries without dependents must work, volunteer, or attend education/training for at least 80 hours per month to maintain coverage. Exceptions are included for those truly unable to work – such as pregnant women, the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers.

This reform is projected to save taxpayers over $300 billion in the next decade, strengthening Medicaid’s finances.
It also enjoys broad public support – a recent Axios/Ipsos survey found 63% of Americans (including nearly half of Democrats) support work requirements for programs like Medicaid.
By reducing reliance on government assistance, the measure preserves resources for children, seniors, and people with disabilities who truly need care, reflecting a core GOP belief in personal responsibility leading to uplift.

“Do No Harm” to Kids — The Crenshaw Amendment: In a move to safeguard minors and uphold medical integrity, Rep. Crenshaw successfully pushed for a ban on federal health dollars being used for gender-transition procedures on anyone under 18. His provision – modeled after his proposed Do No Harm in Medicaid Act – prohibits Medicaid and CHIP from covering sex reassignment surgeries, cross-sex hormones, or puberty blockers for minors, and similarly bars Affordable Care Act plans from making such procedures an essential health.

Safeguarding Hospitals – Relief from DSH Cuts: The third Crenshaw-backed provision provides critical relief to hospitals that serve low-income communities. It delays impending cuts to Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments until 2029, effectively staving off reductions that were scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2026. DSH payments are lifelines for safety-net hospitals, compensating them for care provided to uninsured and underinsured patients.

Without this delay, hospitals nationwide were facing $8 billion per year in funding reductions for FY2026–2028 under current law. Texas hospitals in particular stood to lose roughly $778 million in 2025 alone (a 32% cut) if the cuts proceeded.
By ensuring the continuation of DSH support through 2026, the amendment protects patients from potential service cuts or hospital closures.

Next Steps:

All three provisions backed by Rep. Crenshaw were adopted in the Energy & Commerce Committee’s reconciliation recommendations this week. The package now advances to the Budget Committee and will ultimately be folded into a broader House budget reconciliation bill aimed at reducing federal spending by roughly $880 billion over ten years.

Crenshaw, Craig, Bacon, and Schrier Champion Bipartisan Bill to Address Brain Injuries Among Public Safety Officers

Thu, 114 Apr 2025 12:00:00 EST

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) have introduced bipartisan legislation to help law enforcement agencies nationwide better identify and respond to concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) sustained by first responders.

The Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act tasks the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with enhancing its current TBI and concussion data collection to specifically include injuries experienced by police officers and other public safety professionals. With more accurate and detailed data, the CDC would develop clinical best practices for recognizing and treating these brain injuries and distribute the information to mental health care providers. This initiative would also support researchers investigating links between TBIs, stress-related disorders, and suicide risk in law enforcement personnel.

“Far too often, the invisible wounds suffered by our first responders are overlooked,” said Congressman Dan Crenshaw. “This legislation ensures that the same level of care given to athletes and military personnel is extended to our law enforcement officers. It's a commonsense step to safeguard those who protect us.”

“Every day, Minnesota’s first responders put their lives on the line to keep us safe and we owe it to them to ensure their safety and wellbeing too,” said Congresswoman Angie Craig. “I’m proud to be introducing this bill with my bipartisan colleagues to ensure local law enforcement agencies have the resources and information they need to address concussions and traumatic brain injuries on their teams.”

“Our public safety officers are often placing their lives in danger as they work to protect us and sometimes that danger can be physical and result in traumatic brain injury,” said Congressman Don Bacon. “This legislation is needed so we can care for those who protect us.”

"Day in and day out, our brave law enforcement officers are hard at work keeping our communities safe, often in dangerous situations that put them at risk for serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries," said Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. "It is our responsibility to ensure that they receive the treatment they need, and I'm proud to support this bipartisan legislation, which will expand support for public safety officers recovering from traumatic brain injuries."

The bill has gained the endorsement of major law enforcement organizations, including the National Fraternal Order of Police, National Association of Police Organizations, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), and NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association.

Crenshaw and Craig introduced this measure as the House counterpart to bipartisan legislation in the Senate, led by Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV).

Read the bill here.

Crenshaw's District Circuit: Join Your Representative

Tue, 105 Apr 2025 12:00:00 EST

Click here to find a list of events within Texas' Second Congressional District to attend with Congressman Dan Crenshaw.

Crenshaw Appointed by Speaker Johnson to Lead New House Intelligence Task Force Targeting Mexican Cartels

Fri, 101 Apr 2025 12:00:00 EST

Congressman Dan Crenshaw has been selected by Speaker Mike Johnson and HPSCI Chairman Rick Crawford to lead a newly established Cartel Task Force within the committee.

Crenshaw Joins Harshbarger and Wasserman Schultz to Introduce the Bipartisan Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act.

Mon, 90 Mar 2025 12:00:00 EST

Congressman Crenshaw (TX-02) joined Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Congresswoman Carol Miller (WV-01), and Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) in introducing the bipartisan Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act.

Crenshaw and Swalwell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Adverse Drug Events

Fri, 87 Mar 2025 12:00:00 EST

This week, U.S. Representatives Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) and Eric Swalwell (CA-14) introduced bipartisan legislation to better address drug-gene interactions to ensure that all Americans have access to treatment that is personalized to their needs.