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Electoral College objection
Congressman Doug Lamborn issued the following statement on the first day of the 117th Congress: "I am humbled to once again represent the constituents of the Fifth Congressional... — Updated 1/5/2021
Focus on space dominance, not spending funds to move Space Command headquarters
There is a growing consensus in Washington that 2021 will see a flattening of U.S. defense spending in fiscal 2022 and beyond. This is even more likely under the incoming Biden... — Updated 12/22/2020
Lamborn: No MORE marijuana
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the MORE Act, legislation that legalizes marijuana and removes it entirely from the Controlled Substances Act. Marijuana is cur... — Updated 12/9/2020
PILT funds announced for district
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Doug Lamborn announced that counties in Colorado's Fifth Congressional District would receive a total of $4,940,841 million through the federal... — Updated 7/1/2020
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
Response to strike on Iranian general
On Jan. 2, a U.S. strike killed Qassem Soleimani, an Iranian Major General in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the commander of its Quds Force. General Soleimani was respon... — Updated 1/8/2020
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
Summary of My Town Hall Meeting on Water Issues
At a Town Hall on Dec. 4, the subject was the current status of water issues of concern to residents of House District 21. The room was packed with citizens and invited guests.... — Updated 12/13/2017 Full story
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
Thanksgiving, Not Only an American Holiday
Each year on the fourth Thursday of November Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. It's a day to gather with family and friends, eat turkey and pumpkin pie and give thanks for our... — Updated 11/21/2017 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
Colorado Education; Then and Now
I've taken a long break from legislative duties this summer attending graduations in Illinois, a family reunion in Myrtle Beach and three weeks at the Harvard Kennedy School of Exec... — Updated 8/9/2017 Full story
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
Supporting the 2018 NDAA
June 30, 2017 I recently participated in the 14-hour markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which then was to be sent to the full House for consideration. "The... — Updated 7/12/2017
