The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today presented Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) with the annual Spirit of Enterprise Award for his support of pro-jobs, pro-growth policies during 2011.

The Chamber’s prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award, in its 24th year, is given annually to members of Congress based on key business issues outlined in the Chamber publication How They Voted. Members who support the Chamber’s position on at least 70 percent of those votes qualify to receive the award.

“I appreciate this recognition of my strong pro-jobs record. Americans don’t want government handouts. They want a job. Our weak economy is barely creating enough jobs each month to keep up with population growth. The House has passed 27 bipartisan jobs bills that are stuck in the Democrat-controlled Senate. I appreciate the Chamber’s partnership in our efforts to get Americans back to work.”– Doug Lamborn (CO-05)

“Over the past year, Congressman Lamborn has worked to protect and advance the interests of America’s job creators,” said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber.“By supporting pro-growth policies, Congressman Lamborn is helping unleash the power of free enterprise to put our economy back on track and put Americans back to work.”

The Chamber scored 16 House votes in 2011, including the repeal of 1099 reporting requirements, the 3% withholding from contractors, and the health care law. Also scored were votes for a surface transportation extension and the free trade agreements, including South Korea and Columbia.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

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