Originally from the Houston area, Rep. Dan Crenshaw is a proud 6th generation Texan. From an early age, Dan knew that he wanted to serve his country with the most elite fighting force in history: the U.S. Navy SEALs. His father’s career in the Texas oil and gas industry moved his family all over the world, including Ecuador and Colombia, where he attended high school. As a result, Dan is fluent in Spanish. In 2006, Dan graduated from Tufts University, where he earned his Naval officer commission through Navy ROTC. Following graduation, he immediately reported to SEAL training in Coronado, CA, where he met his future wife, Tara. After graduating SEAL training, Dan deployed to Fallujah, Iraq to join SEAL Team Three, his first of five deployments overseas.
I understand all too well the experience of being a patient in socialized medicine, both in the military and the VA. When no one is held accountable and there’s no competition, quality of care suffers and prices skyrocket.
We need a free market, patient-centered health care system that gets the government out of your doctor’s office. Unfortunately, ObamaCare has caused health care costs to go up, kicked millions of Americans off of their health insurance plans, and increased taxes, all of which have been detrimental to the health care system.
Our goal should be to implement a healthcare system that puts patients first, encourages competition, allows consumers to buy health insurance across state lines, and expands health savings accounts. Our vision for healthcare should be centered on choice, customizability, and innovation, with sensible safety nets that ensure those with pre-existing conditions are not left behind.