Top House Republicans have quietly moved to bar Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) from traveling abroad for the next three months after what sources described as an alcohol-related incident during an official congressional delegation to Mexico, according to new reporting from Punchbowl News.
The restriction, imposed by GOP leadership, prevents the Texas congressman from joining any foreign CODELs through early next year. The decision reportedly followed an internal review of Crenshaw’s behavior during the trip, though details about the incident itself remain closely held.
Punchbowl News revealed that Crenshaw’s conduct triggered enough concern among senior Republicans that they opted for a formal three-month suspension from international travel. While lawmakers often face private reprimands for inappropriate behavior on foreign trips, a documented travel ban from leadership is far more rare.
Neither Crenshaw nor his office have publicly responded to the report.
Crenshaw, a Navy SEAL veteran who has served in Congress since 2019, has often taken part in national security and foreign policy related travel. The temporary ban marks a notable setback for one of the GOP’s more visible members on the international stage.
In recent weeks, Crenshaw has publicly criticized the trend of platforming conservative figures, telling Face the Nation that “moral clarity is a lot more important” than giving airtime to extremists. He specifically referenced Tucker Carlson hosting Nick Fuentes.
Internally, however, Crenshaw is facing headwinds. Texas State Rep. Steve Toth has launched a primary challenge against him for the 2026 cycle, claiming Crenshaw has abandoned core conservative values.
While early polling shows Crenshaw with a strong lead, the challenge reinforces the perception that he’s vulnerable on his right flank. Some grassroots activists have criticized him over past comments — including his prior hot-mic remarks about Tucker Carlson — and accuse him of drifting toward the political center.
