U.S. Chamber Recognizes Rep. Doug Lamborn with Spirit of Enterprise Award
Washington D.C. - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today honored Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his support for pro-growth policies in the second session of the 115th Congress.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issues the following statement:
"Every day, all across the country, America's business owners and job creators serve their communities and strengthen their economies. We commend those leaders in Washington who recognize the vital role these businesses play and support them through commonsense, growth-oriented policy," said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "By advancing good legislation, Rep. Doug Lamborn is helping businesses grow and thrive, keeping our economy strong, and promoting the free enterprise system that drives opportunity and prosperity."
Congressman Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement:
"I am honored to receive this award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today. I take my duty of representing business owners from the 5th Congressional district very seriously and use every chance I get to limit government regulation and restrictions on business owners. I will continue to fight for the freedom of enterprise and free markets across our nation and in my home state of Colorado."
The Chamber's prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award is given annually to members of Congress based on their votes on critical business legislation as outlined in the Chamber's How They Voted scorecard. During the second session of the 115th Congress, the Chamber scored members of Congress on 12 House votes.