Congressman Doug Lamborn will be appearing LIVE on the Fox Business Network on Wednesday, 1/11 at 3:40pm MT/5:40pm ET to discuss his removal of a painting depicting a law enforcement officer as a pig from a wall at the U.S Capitol. Please click HERE to view the Congressman's morning interview on Fox & Friends “Just yesterday, we honored Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. I could not, in good conscience, continue to walk by a painting that so flagrantly disrespected the brave police officers that ...
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Continuing his steadfast support of Israel, Congressman Doug Lamborn introduced H.R. 263 to render UN Security Council Resolution 2334 null and void under U.S. law and H.R. 264, restricting U.S funding to the UN. He also voted for H. Res. 11, Objecting to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334. “I have taken three important steps this week to stand with our ally Israel. First, I supported House Resolution 11 objecting to UN Security Council Resolution 2334 although I recognize that this...
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“Today, the House and Senate joined together to certify the results of the Electoral College vote for President and Vice President. I am so pleased that the American people chose to place Donald Trump and Mike Pence into these two important offices. They are hard-working and dedicated individuals who will do everything they can to Make America Great Again. I am eager to get to work with them on solving problems and improving lives all across our country.” - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05)
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The Colorado Department of Transportation has announced a process that will accelerate the widening of I-25 between Monument and Castle Rock, Colorado. “I wish to commend the many state and local leaders who have been diligently working on the important issue of widening I-25 between Monument and Castle Rock. Because of your efforts, the Colorado Department of Transportation has announced a course of action that should complete the project in the year 2021. By allocating 20 million dollars, CDOT...
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Congressman Lamborn released the following statement in support of H.R. 21, the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017: “As the clock approaches midnight on Barack Obama’s presidency, his Administration has been using its final days and hours in office implementing a host of costly and politically motivated regulations that place a heavy burden on the economy. Over 97,000 pages of regulations have been put on the books. This all-time high seriously hinders the efforts of business owners, employers, a...
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“Christmas is a glorious time of year filled with renewal, hope, and love. The birth of our Savior shows us that no task is too difficult and that no burden is impossible to bear. In a new year sure to be filled with new challenges, let us remember and hold fast to the hope and joy that is here this blessed time of year. I wish you a very Merry Christmas.” - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05)
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Congressman Lamborn extends best wishes for a Happy Hanukkah and urges all to remember its importance and miracles. While Hanukkah (Chanukah) is a Jewish celebration, it is an important memory for all of us. The Hanukkah story is a testimony to the fact that God keeps His people, and will never permit their enemies to destroy them. The Seleucid Greeks were not trying to kill the Jewish people; rather they were seeking to annihilate the very Jewish way of life - by denying and utterly destroying ...
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Today, Congressman Lamborn urged President Obama to veto the UNSC biased anti-Israel Resolution. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: "The United Nations Security Council anti-settlement resolution proposed by Egypt must be vetoed by the Obama Administration. The resolution condemns Israel and makes illegitimate findings in a long sought after effort to delegitimize, stigmatize and condemn Israel. The findings would make settlement activity illegal as a matter of international law...
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Congressman Doug Lamborn invites college students and recent graduates with ties to Colorado's Fifth District to apply for the 2017 Congressional Leadership Program. This unique opportunity gives students an opportunity to witness the legislative process firsthand and become involved in a dynamic congressional office for the duration of the summer. Whether you are hoping to launch your career in public service, or you are looking to gain insight into the process of governing, this opportunity wi...
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By Congressman Doug Lamborn Many Americans are questioning the future of Obamacare after the election of Donald Trump. President-elect Trump made it clear during his campaign that one of his top priorities is to repeal and replace the ill-fated healthcare law. This message clearly resonated with many voters. A new poll shows that 58 percent of Americans support repealing at least some of Obamacare—and 40 percent believe President Obama’s signature law should be repealed in its entirety. So where...
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