Dan Crenshaw

Congressman Crenshaw Introduces the Stop Gender Trafficking of Minors Act

Position: Rep. Crenshaw introduced legislation to make it a federal offense to transport minors across state lines for gender transition medical procedures, arguing that such practices are harmful and that federal law should prevent states from becoming 'transgender sanctuaries' that circumvent other states' protections.

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. Permalink: https://crenshaw.house.gov/2026/2/congressman-crenshaw-introduces-the-stop-gender-trafficking-of-minors-act 248 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6565 1849 Kingwood Dr. Suite #100 Kingwood, TX 77339 Phone: (713) 860-1330 2829 Technology Forest Suite #280 The Woodlands, TX 77381 Phone: (281) 640-7720

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

Position: Congressman Crenshaw supports the Recycling Technology Innovation Act (H.R. 6566), which reclassifies advanced/chemical recycling as a manufacturing process rather than waste incineration to reduce regulatory ambiguity, promote private sector investment, and support domestic manufacturing and job creation.

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. Permalink: https://crenshaw.house.gov/2026/1/more-than-25-conservative-and-taxpayer-groups-back-crenshaw-s-advanced-recycling-legislation 248 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6565 1849 Kingwood Dr. Suite #100 Kingwood, TX 77339 Phone: (713) 860-1330 2829 Technology Forest Suite #280 The Woodlands, TX 77381 Phone: (281) 640-7720

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

Permalink: https://crenshaw.house.gov/2025/12/rep-crenshaw-introduces-commonsense-bill-to-provide-regulatory-certainty-for-advanced-recycling-technologies 248 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6565 1849 Kingwood Dr. Suite #100 Kingwood, TX 77339 Phone: (713) 860-1330 2829 Technology Forest Suite #280 The Woodlands, TX 77381 Phone: (281) 640-7720

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

Position: Rep. Crenshaw supports granting states primacy over Class VI underground injection well permitting to reduce federal regulatory review times and streamline energy projects, while opposing federal mandates on carbon capture.

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. Permalink: https://crenshaw.house.gov/2025/11/crenshaw-applauds-epa-decision-granting-texas-primacy-over-class-vi-well-permitting 248 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6565 1849 Kingwood Dr. Suite #100 Kingwood, TX 77339 Phone: (713) 860-1330 2829 Technology Forest Suite #280 The Woodlands, TX 77381 Phone: (281) 640-7720

Rep. Crenshaw Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect Disproportionate Share Hospitals

Position: The members urge House leadership to prevent scheduled $8 billion cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program, arguing that the reductions would threaten safety-net, rural, and urban hospitals serving low-income patients and could force closures or service cuts.

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." 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 Permalink: https://crenshaw.house.gov/2025/9/crenshaw-leads-bipartisan-effort-to-protect-hospitals-from-disproportionate-share-hospital-cuts 248 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6565 1849 Kingwood Dr. Suite #100 Kingwood, TX 77339 Phone: (713) 860-1330 2829 Technology Forest Suite #280 The Woodlands, TX 77381 Phone: (281) 640-7720

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

Position: Congressman Crenshaw advocates for an America-first approach in upcoming global plastics treaty negotiations, prioritizing U.S. economic and manufacturing interests in international environmental agreements.

Permalink: https://crenshaw.house.gov/2025/8/congressman-crenshaw-advocates-an-america-first-strategy-ahead-of-global-plastics-treaty-talks 248 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6565 1849 Kingwood Dr. Suite #100 Kingwood, TX 77339 Phone: (713) 860-1330 2829 Technology Forest Suite #280 The Woodlands, TX 77381 Phone: (281) 640-7720

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

Position: Congressman Crenshaw introduced legislation mandating deportation and permanent inadmissibility for non-citizens convicted of violent offenses or property destruction during riots, including detention throughout removal proceedings.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) introduced H.R. 3859, the No Safe Harbor for Riot Offenders Act — known as 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. The legislation mandates deportation and permanent inadmissibility for non-citizens, including illegal aliens, DACA recipients, and green card holders convicted of such offenses, and requires that they be detained throughout removal proceedings. The RIOT Act amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to close existing loopholes that allow violent non-citizens to remain in the country, even after targeting law enforcement or causing destruction during civil unrest. Crenshaw's bill follows the violent riots in Los Angeles and other cities, where law enforcement officers were attacked and government property destroyed, sometimes by individuals unlawfully present in the United States. "America is a nation of laws, not lawlessness," said Congressman Crenshaw. "If you're in this country as a guest and you assault a police officer or destroy public property during a riot, you've made your choice. The RIOT Act ensures there are real consequences: mandatory detention, deportation, and permanent removal. We protect peaceful protest with the Constitution. But if you use that moment to attack a cop or burn a patrol car — and you're not a U.S. citizen — then your time here is over." Key Provisions of the RIOT Act: Crenshaw's bill is joined by the following original cosponsors: Permalink: https://crenshaw.house.gov/2025/6/crenshaw-introduces-riot-act-to-deport-violent-non-citizens-who-assault-law-enforcement-during-riots 248 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6565 1849 Kingwood Dr. Suite #100 Kingwood, TX 77339 Phone: (713) 860-1330 2829 Technology Forest Suite #280 The Woodlands, TX 77381 Phone: (281) 640-7720

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

Position: The congressman argues that Mexican drug cartels should be treated as terrorist insurgents rather than a law enforcement problem, and calls for a comprehensive counter-insurgency strategy integrating military, intelligence, law enforcement, judicial reform, and international diplomacy.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, 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 outlined a bold new strategy—the North American Security Initiative—that would finally treat the crisis with the seriousness it demands. "We are no longer in a war on drugs. We are in a war against transnational insurgents," Crenshaw writes. "The Mexican cartels have conquered territory, corrupted institutions, and operate with paramilitary force. That's terrorism, plain and simple." In the piece, Crenshaw draws on his firsthand experience living in Colombia during its own narco-insurgency and makes the case for a comprehensive counter-insurgency approach that integrates military, intelligence, law enforcement, judicial reform, and international diplomacy. Crenshaw emphasizes that Mexico's new government, under President Sheinbaum and Security Secretary Omar Harfuch, has shown a willingness to fight back. This shift presents a historic opportunity for U.S.-Mexico cooperation. As Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee's Cartel Task Force and a former Navy SEAL, Crenshaw has long pushed Congress to stop treating the cartel threat as a law enforcement nuisance and start developing a unified national strategy. Read the full op-ed: Human Events: "Mexico's Cartels Are Terrorist Insurgents—We Need a Strategy to Deal With Them" Permalink: https://crenshaw.house.gov/2025/6/crenshaw-we-re-in-a-counter-insurgency-war-against-the-cartels-it-s-time-we-start-acting-like-it 248 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6565 1849 Kingwood Dr. Suite #100 Kingwood, TX 77339 Phone: (713) 860-1330 2829 Technology Forest Suite #280 The Woodlands, TX 77381 Phone: (281) 640-7720

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

Position: The release introduces bipartisan legislation to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing by foreign vessels, strengthen Coast Guard capabilities, and protect U.S. fisheries and coastal communities from unfair competition and national security threats.

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: 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. Permalink: https://crenshaw.house.gov/2025/6/crenshaw-introduces-bipartisan-fish-act-to-combat-illegal-fishing-and-protect-american-fishermen 248 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6565 1849 Kingwood Dr. Suite #100 Kingwood, TX 77339 Phone: (713) 860-1330 2829 Technology Forest Suite #280 The Woodlands, TX 77381 Phone: (281) 640-7720