A seventh generation Texan, Van Taylor is a family man, businessman, and decorated Iraq War Veteran. Growing up, Van earned the Eagle Scout rank from the future President George Bush.
After high school, Van attended Harvard College from which he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in history. After graduating college, Van volunteered to serve his country and received a commission in the United States Marine Corps.
He attended The Basic School, Infantry Officer Course, and graduated first in his class from Sniper Employment Officer Course. He completed Intelligence School as the Marine Honor Graduate and commanded First Marine Regiment’s Reconnaissance Platoon in Camp Pendleton, CA. After completing that assignment, he served as an intelligence officer for an artillery battalion. Van earned the Navy Achievement Medal for devising a quantitative combat power analysis system.
Years of built up distrust in Washington has forced many leaders into red and blue corners were policy ideas are seen as “us” versus “them” instead of on their merit for the people we were elected to serve. The truth is there is far more that can work together on than divides us.
As a Member of Congress, I refuse to accept that future. That is why I work with both Republicans and Democrats to craft policy, discuss ideas, and brainstorm solutions together. The truth is there is far more that we agree on that divides us. Further, to get anything done in a divided government it takes working together – and I believe my constituents prefer results to a partisan crafted headline.
There is a lot of work ahead to get Congress turned around, but I believe that the answer lies in the wisdom of the multitudes. By listening to each other and working together we can achieve a better America for future generations.