(Washington, DC) – Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) today introduced legislation to boost carbon capture at natural gas power plants. The New Energy Frontiers Through Carbon Innovation Act will promote research and development for carbon capture technology, and establish a “Carbon Innovation Hub” to achieve an environmental moonshot: turning CO2 and other greenhouse gasses into valuable commoditie... Read more »
(Washington, DC) – The House of Representatives today passed two bills introduced by Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) that would safeguard and strengthen the national security objectives of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Crenshaw’s legislation – the Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act (H.R. 4753) and the DHS Acquisition Reform Act (H.R. 3413) – passed the House with bipartisan suppor... Read more »
(Washington, DC) –Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02) and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07) announced their bipartisan amendment to provide $45 million in additional relief for households impacted by Hurricane Harvey passed the House of Representatives today. The amendment was included as a part of the disaster supplemental legislation that advanced through the House today. “This will provide... Read more »
Congressman Dan Crenshaw released the below statement following the release of President Trump’s Vision for Peace, Prosperity, and a Bright Future for Israel and the Palestinian People: “I commend President Trump and his Administration on a comprehensive and well-developed plan to finally achieve a just and lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace. “From what I have read and seen of this plan it achieves... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Crenshaw joined Representatives Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), Scott Perry (R, PA-10), and Greg Murphy (R, NC-3) in introducing the TREAT PTSD Act to provide veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) access at VA facilities to a lifesaving treatment, known as stellate ganglion block (SGB) therapy. “Veterans from different missions, branches, and generations ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – As an alternative to Democrats’ inconsequential war powers resolution, Congressman Dan Crenshaw offered H. Res 783 commending the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed General Soleimani. Crenshaw spoke on the House floor regarding the resolution. The transcript of his floor speech can be found below. To view the speech, click he... Read more »
Crenshaw Statement on U.S. Strike Killing Qassem Soleimani WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dan Crenshaw released the below statement following reports that a strike conducted by American forces killed Commander of the IRGC-Quds Force, Qassem Soleimani: “Tonight’s strike was historic and America is better off because of it. One of the world’s most pre-eminent sponsors of terrorism, Qassem Soleimani, i... Read more »
Crenshaw Statement on House Voting to Impeach the President WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dan Crenshaw released the following statement and video regarding tonight’s vote to impeach President Donald Trump: “Tonight’s vote cements Democrats’ true intentions since day one of Trump’s presidency: removing him from office. “Congress has wasted three months with biased, opaque impeachment proceedings tha... Read more »
Crenshaw Supports Bipartisan FY2020 Appropriations Bills WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dan Crenshaw released the following statement and video after voting for two appropriations bills that will fund the remainder of the 2020 fiscal year: “Today Congress did something we’ve seen very little of lately: compromise. Although I strongly disagree with the top-line spending, negotiators did a good job. U... Read more »
Crenshaw Rejects Democrats’ Drug Pricing Scheme, Backs Bipartisan Alternative WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dan Crenshaw released the below statement after voting against H.R. 3, Democrats’ partisan drug pricing legislation that would result in fewer cures. As an original cosponsor of H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act, Crenshaw supports a bipartisan solution that would lower the cost of spec... Read more »
