Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06) — HAC-D Champion

**Jake Ellzey** is Capital Factory's co-champion on defense appropriations alongside Judge Carter. US Representative for TX-06 (since 2021). **Navy combat veteran** — fighter pilot, flew combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Vice Chair of HAC-D. His office delivered the TX delegation letter to SecDef Hegseth through OSD. Recruited Rep. Harrigan to sign the letter. Championing HAC-D report language for dual-use innovation exchanges.