Press Releases

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.75 Million to Strengthen Cybersecurity Industry in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Opportunity Zone

April 27, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C.- Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.75 million grant to the Regents of the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado, to expand and renovate the University of Colorado cybersecurity building.

Issues:
Jobs and the Economy, National Security

Colorado Delegation Members Renew Push for Assistance for Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics

April 24, 2020 Press Release
Demand answers and action from the SBA to ensure Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics are eligible for assistance under the CARES Act

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) and U.S.

Issues:
Budget and Spending, Health Care, Jobs and the Economy

Lamborn Supports Passage of Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act

April 23, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, after nearly two weeks of delays from Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader Schumer, the United States House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, providing nearly $500 billion for small businesses, health care providers and hospitals, and expanded testing. 

Issues:
Budget and Spending, Jobs and the Economy

Replenish the Paycheck Protection Program

April 16, 2020 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Paycheck Protection Program, a provision of the CARES Act, ran out of funds. On April 9th, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel attempted to pass legislation that would provide $250 billion dollars of additional funding for the program, but his efforts were blocked by Senate Democrats.
Issues:
Budget and Spending, Jobs and the Economy

Congressman Lamborn Leads Pro-Life Letter

April 14, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) led a letter with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Whip Steve Scalise, Pro-Life Caucus Chairman Chris Smith and over 120 Members of Congress sent to President Donald J. Trump regarding fetal tissue research. Rep.

Issues:
Pro-Life

Easter 2020 Statement

April 12, 2020 Press Release
To commemorate Easter, Congressman Doug Lamborn issued the following statement:
 
"Easter reminds us of God's never-ending love for us. Let us all together praise and worship God for his endless blessings. May this Easter Sunday bring to you hope, happiness, prosperity, and abundance, all received through God's divine grace."
 
 

Congressman Lamborn Opposes $2 Trillion CARES Act

March 28, 2020 Press Release
Yesterday, the United States House of Representatives passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, a bill of more than $2.2 trillion dollars. This is the single-largest spending bill ever passed by the House of Representatives.
Issues:
Budget and Spending

Congressman Lamborn Hosts the 2020 5th Congressional District Art Competition

March 6, 2020 Press Release
This evening at Library 21c in Colorado Springs, Congressman Lamborn joined students, parents, and educators from the 5th Congressional District to celebrate beautiful art and local talent.
Issues:
Education

Congress Passes Coronavirus Funding

March 5, 2020 Press Release

Washington, D.C. - The United States House of Representatives passed legislation to address the spread of COVID19, commonly known as the coronavirus. This virus started off in the Wuhan province of China and has spread across the globe. It is important to note that currently there are no cases of COVID19 in the State of Colorado.

Issues:
Health Care

Smith, Thornberry, Garamendi and Lamborn Urge DOD to Expand Tenant Bill of Rights as Required by Law

February 28, 2020 Press Release
Congressman Doug Lamborn (R-CO) issued the following statement after the Department of Defense released their Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights.
Issues:
National Security

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