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National Defense budgeting update
Washington D.C. — Last week, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 was voted out of committee unanimously, 57-0. Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Ranking Me... — Updated 7/8/2020
Lamborn receives Enterprise award
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Lamborn received the 2020 U.S. Chamber Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This award recognizes Congressman Lamborn's... — Updated 6/24/2020
Statement on War Powers resolution
Last week, the United States House of Representatives voted on House Concurrent Resolution 83, a War Powers Resolution. On Jan. 3, President Trump ordered a strike killing Qassem... — Updated 1/15/2020
Lamborn's Springs, D.C. offices add new staff
Congressman Doug Lamborn announced the following staff changes in his Washington D.C. and Colorado Springs offices: District Director: Joshua Hosler Joshua Hosler has joined the Col... — Updated 12/31/2019
Response to impeachment, spending
On Dec. 18 the United States House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump. Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement on the impeachment vote: "S... — Updated 12/24/2019
Big Wins for Pikes Peak Region
On Dec. 11, the House of Representatives passed S. 1790, the Conference Report for Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, by a vote of 377-48. Congressman Doug... — Updated 12/18/2019
Our military families deserve better
On Thursday, the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness held a hearing on privatized military housing. The military housing privatization initiative began as a... — Updated 12/11/2019
Recognizing Thanksgiving, National Bible Week
Congressman Lamborn managed a Special Order on the House floor this week celebrating National Bible Week. This year marks the 78th anniversary of the National Bible Week... — Updated 11/27/2019
Response to veterans bills, impeachment
Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement after the passage of nine bills that will benefit America's veterans: "I was pleased to vote for these important bills and will... — Updated 11/20/2019
Department of Transportation Awards BUILD Grant for Pikes Peak Region
On Nov. 6, the U.S. Department of Transportation notified Congressman Lamborn that Colorado's 5th Congressional District would be awarded a BUILD grant in the amount of... — Updated 11/13/2019
Updates from Lamborn
Washington D.C. - One month ago, on Sept. 24, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats announced their intent to launch a formal "impeachment inquiry" against President Trump.... — Updated 10/30/2019
President Trump Signs Executive Order on Citizenship Question
Last Thursday, President Trump announced that he would move forward with obtaining citizenship data through other means than the census. The President's announcement was made in dir... — Updated 7/17/2019
Giving our Troops a Pay Raise
As a Member of Congress, I believe providing for the common defense of our country is the primary role of the federal government. For far too long we have piled missions and... — Updated 4/11/2018
In Defense Of A Cake Artist and Our American Rights
Jack Phillips faces a moral dilemma right now. Phillips owns Masterpiece Cake Shop in my home state of Colorado and is known for his beautifully decorated cakes for special events.... — Updated 12/5/2017 Full story
October has been a productive month in Congress!
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which makes abortions after 20 weeks a federal crime. I supported this legislation... — Updated 11/1/2017
Water Update
Last Thursday I met with Mr. Otis L. Hicks, Director, Environmental Policy & Programs, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Environment, Safety, and... — Updated 9/13/2017
Response to Mayor Pro Tem Phil Thomas About Water Issues
It is truly unfortunate and disappointing when elected officials rush to print inflammatory and misleading comments without taking the time to check all of the facts. I understand... — Updated 9/6/2017
GROW Act Prevents Water Mismanagement
I issued the following statement regarding H.R. 23, the Gaining Responsibility on Water (GROW) Act: "As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Water, Power & Oceans, I am pleased to... — Updated 7/19/2017 Full story
End Sanctuary Cities and Make America Safe Again
I released the following comment in response to the passage of H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, and H.R. 3004, Kate's Law: "These bills stand as a memorial for three individuals whose lives were cut short due to... — Updated 7/5/2017 Full story
A Call For More Civility And Respect
Following is my statement on the June 14 tragic shooting at the Republican's practice for the Congressional Baseball game. "I want to make an appeal to the community at large, to... — Updated 6/21/2017
Doug Lamborn Responds to VA Modernization Efforts
(June 4) Congressman Lamborn has issued the following statement in response to the Department of Veteran Affairs’ decision to modernize the Electronic Health Record system: “The VA has long been plagued by antiquated... — Updated 6/7/2017 Full story
April District Work Period
I enjoyed the opportunity to hear from so many constituents during my Town Hall Tour. In three days, I held free and open Town Hall Meetings in each of the five counties of the Fift... — Updated 4/26/2017 Full story
A Pro-Life Victory
April 13: I released the following statement last week in response to the President signing House Joint Resolution 43: "H.J. Res. 43 is an important step for pro-life values. This... — Updated 4/19/2017 Full story
Lamborn's Ledger
Statement on the Confirmation of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court April 7 Following is my statement I released following the Senate's confirmation of Neil Gorsuch to sit on the... — Updated 4/12/2017 Full story
Op-Ed: CPB needs a breath of fresh air from federal funding
March 8, 2017 Today, this American life includes a daunting national debt. At the moment I type this sentence, the U.S. national debt has reached a whopping $19,971,916,626,805.... — Updated 3/22/2017 Full story
