Jason Crow

Crow Introduces War Powers Resolution to End Trump’s War with Iran

Position: Congressman Crow opposes the current U.S. military conflict with Iran under President Trump, arguing it is illegal, costly, and lacks congressional authorization. He introduced a War Powers resolution to end the conflict and reassert Congress's constitutional authority over decisions to wage war.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, introduced a new War Powers resolution to end President Donald Trump’s war of choice with Iran. Crow continues to push his colleagues to reclaim Congress’ authority over war and peace, even as Republicans refuse to rein in this conflict. The resolution was also introduced by Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA), a fellow veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee. “Congress must end President Trump’s illegal war of choice with Iran. His war has cost the lives of U.S. servicemembers, raised prices for Americans at home, damaged our alliances, and made us less safe,” said Congressman Crow. “The President is spending tens of billions of taxpayer dollars on Middle East conflicts as Americans back home can’t afford gas and are losing their health care. Congress must end this conflict now.” “As veterans, we know firsthand the cost of war,” said Congressman Seth Moulton. “We also know that military force is not always the answer. Brute force will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. We have already lost 13 Americans in this conflict, and we cannot continue to send our troops into harm’s way without a strategy. We are introducing this resolution because the American people deserve a say in how their military is used, and it is clear that this reckless war of choice must end.” Crow has repeatedly condemned Trump’s illegal war of choice in Iran and supported numerous War Powers resolutions to end the war. As an Army Ranger who grew up in a working class family and served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Crow saw firsthand the repercussions of forever wars on servicemembers and hardworking Americans. He has also demanded answers on civilian deaths related to the war, including a U.S. strike on an Iranian girls’ elementary school where at least 175 civilians, many of them children, were killed. ### Issues:National Security

Crow Presses Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Defense Department Corruption, Conflicts of Interest

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger, pressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about conflicts of interest swirling around a top advisor Hegseth described as a “long term friend” and “great patriot” during his appearance before the House Armed Services Committee. While serving at the Pentagon, Special Advisor to the Secretary of Defense Tim Parlatore maintains a private law practice that represents clients who may have business before the U.S. Government and benefit from having an attorney with close personal ties to the Secretary. When asked about Parlatore’s conflicts of interest, Hegseth refused to answer whether Parlatore represents and profits off clients from foreign governments or whether he represents and profits off U.S. military officers who are under consideration for promotions by Hegseth. Secretary Hegseth commissioned Parlatore into the Navy Reserve in March 2025, bypassing vetting and oversight by the White House Presidential Personnel Office and the U.S. Senate. Hegseth’s decision to keep Parlatore at the Pentagon despite conflicts of interest is indicative of his failed leadership for servicemembers and the American people. CONGRESSMAN CROW: He [Parlatore] maintains a private law practice, does he represent foreign governments or foreign persons in that private law practice? SECRETARY HEGSETH: Uhh, I don’t know. CONGRESSMAN CROW: You don’t know? Somebody who is sitting in your meetings, a special advisor, you don’t know? Image

Crow Statement on Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Decision

Position: Congressman Crow opposes the Supreme Court's decision striking down a Voting Rights Act provision and calls for Congress to enact a nationwide ban on gerrymandering and campaign finance reforms.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, gutting a key provision of the Voting Rights Act: “The Supreme Court just gave Republicans the green light to pursue more partisan gerrymandering. Their disastrous decision will further corrode our politics, eliminate fair maps, and embolden corporate special interests. “By eroding civil rights laws like the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court is attacking the right of every citizen to vote and make their voice heard. “This extreme Supreme Court has failed the American people. Congress must act to ban gerrymandering nationwide, end dark money influencing our elections, and reform our government so it works for working people.” ###

Crow Demands Answers on Protection of U.S. Forces in the Middle East

Position: Congressman Crow and 12 House Democratic veterans are calling for an investigation into the deaths of six servicemembers killed in an Iranian attack in Kuwait, demanding the Secretary of Defense explain enhanced protections for U.S. forces. They argue that servicemembers were inadequately protected against known Iranian capabilities and criticize the Trump administration's decision to initiate conflict with Iran as a 'war of choice' lacking strategy or planning.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, is calling for an investigation into the deaths of the six servicemembers who were tragically killed during an Iranian attack in Kuwait on March 1, 2026. Crow is also demanding that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth explain how they’re enhancing protections for all servicemembers as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. Testimony from servicemembers injured in the attack and public reporting claims that U.S. troops were not properly protected against known and predictable Iranian capabilities, directly contradicting Secretary Hegseth’s accounting of the incident. "President Trump's reckless decision to start a war with Iran has claimed the lives of American servicemembers and injured hundreds more, said Congressman Crow. “The Commander in Chief launched a war of choice with no plan, no strategy, and no end game. The American people deserve answers on how the Trump Administration plans to end this conflict and protect our servicemembers overseas.” Joining Congressman Crow on this letter calling for an investigation are 12 House Democratic veterans, including Representatives Pat Ryan (D-NY), Gil Cisneros (D-CA), Herb Conaway (D-NJ), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Derek Tran (D-CA), and Eugene Vindman (D-VA). “Brave servicemembers have come forward detailing the reality on the ground. One servicemember injured in the attack explicitly called the Department’s characterization a ‘falsehood,' saying ‘the unit… was unprepared to provide any defense for itself. It was not a fortified position.’ When asked specifically what fortifications were in place, another servicemember replied, ‘I would put it in the “none” category, from a drone defense capability…none,’” the Representatives wrote. They continued: “We remain deeply concerned about the broader implications for U.S. force posture and protection across the region. The evolving threat environment, particularly the proliferation of low-cost, low-altitude drones capable of evading traditional air defense systems, demands urgent attention. Especially as it relates to the safety and security of our 50,000+ servicemembers deployed to the CENTCOM AOR.” Crow has repeatedly condemned Trump’s illegal war of choice in Iran. As an Army Ranger who grew up in a working-class family and served in Iraq and Afghanistan, Crow saw firsthand the repercussions of forever wars on servicemembers and hard-working Americans. He voted to reclaim Congressional authority over war with Iran and has demanded answers on recent civilian deaths, including a U.S. strike on an Iranian girls’ elementary school where at least 175 civilians, many of them children, were killed. A PDF of the letter can be found here, with full text appearing below: Dear Secretary Hegseth, We write to demand a formal, immediate investigation into the deaths of six U.S. servicemembers killed in Kuwait on March 1, 2026, during operations associated with the war in Iran. Congress must be kept fully and promptly informed of the investigation’s progress and any emerging findings. Based on direct testimony from servicemembers injured in the attack and public reporting, it is clear that there was a deadly failure to protect our troops from known and predictable Iranian capabilities. As the Department and the President continue to amass U.S. troops and assets in the region without an end in sight, it is essential that we prioritize the safety of troops deployed in theater. In addition to your failure to protect our troops, you, Secretary Hegseth, have also misled the public about the circumstances of the attack and failed to take accountability for the deaths of these brave men and women. In a press briefing you characterized the attack as “a squirter” that hit a “fortified” tactical operations center. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the command post was a “secure facility” that was “fortified with 6-foot walls.” Despite these claims, we know these fatalities were in fact the result of a failure to provide sufficient overhead protection against known and predictable one-way attack drone threats. Brave servicemembers have come forward detailing the reality on the ground. One servicemember injured in the attack explicitly called the Department’s characterization a “falsehood,” saying “the unit… was unprepared to provide any defense for itself. It was not a fortified position.” When asked specifically what fortifications were in place, another servicemember replied, “I would put it in the ‘none’ category, from a drone defense capability … none.” These reports raise serious questions about the adequacy of force protection measures in theater, particularly in the face of increasingly sophisticated and persistent unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats. In addition to including all physical evidence, operational data, first-hand accounts, and after-action reviews, please ensure your investigation also addresses the following questions: Was the threat of Iranian drone strikes on U.S. military sites and personnel assessed prior to the conflict? Why was overhead force protection not accounted for at the operations center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait? Has overhead force protection been accounted for on the other 19 military sites in the Area of Responsibility (AOR) and across U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)? Was the force protection posture based on previous in-theater operations with outdated or insufficient information? What are the preliminary findings regarding vulnerabilities in base infrastructure, including overhead protection and hardened facilities? How systemic and widespread were these targeting operations? How many Iranian drones have penetrated our defenses? Please provide any information on other Iranian drone or aerial incursions. What accountability measures are being considered in light of findings to date? We remain deeply concerned about the broader implications for U.S. force posture and protection across the region. The evolving threat environment, particularly the proliferation of low-cost, low-altitude drones capable of evading traditional air defense systems, demands urgent attention. Especially as it relates to the safety and security of our 50,000+ servicemembers deployed to the CENTCOM AOR. Accordingly, we also request information on the steps the Department of Defense is taking to ensure the safety of U.S. personnel, including: Enhancements to counter-UAS capabilities at forward-deployed locations; Improvements to early warning systems and detection of low-flying drones; Efforts to harden facilities and provide adequate overhead protection for critical operational and living spaces; Adjustments to force posture, dispersal, or basing strategies to mitigate risk; Coordination with partner nations to strengthen integrated air and missile defense in the region. The loss of these servicemembers is a profound tragedy, and we owe it to them, their families, and all those currently serving to ensure that every possible measure is taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and request a written response delivered to Congress no later than May 22, 2026. ### Issues:National Security