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May 5, 2023
Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: "The Congressional Art Competition encourages and recognizes the creativity of high school-aged students across the nation. This special event allows Members of Congress to formally recognize the talents and artistic ability of students and teachers throughout our districts. I am so pleased to see the unique talent we have here in Colorado's 5th Congressional District. Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who participated. I look forward to seeing the District's 'Best of Show' displayed along with the other national winners in Washington, D.C."

April 28, 2023
Congressman Lamborn, Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks to Hudson Institute and the Advanced Nuclear Weapons Alliance on the status of America’s deterrence posture: "I am honored every day to represent the servicemembers, their families, and the community that supports them in Colorado Springs. My district is home to five military installations and two combatant commands. Strategic Forces issues are the bread and butter of my community, and the military operations in my district are among the most consequential in our military."

April 25, 2023
"I am pleased to welcome Sara Lynn and Jordan onto my communications team and look forward to the experience, dedication, and expertise they will bring to their work. I look forward to working with them to communicate my work as Chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee, Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Committee, and member of numerous caucuses. This work is imperative to supporting our national security, natural resources, religious freedoms, and the livelihood of the constituents in Colorado’s 5th District."

March 31, 2023
“At a time where hard-working Americans have had to suffer from the Biden Administration’s historically high energy prices and inflation, the Lower Energy Costs Act will provide the necessary relief for millions of families. By spurring the increased production of domestic energy and providing for permitting reform, Americans will once again have affordable energy and gas prices.”

March 28, 2023
“As adversaries of our two countries rally at an increasingly hostile and capable pace, the U.S. – Israel Future of Warfare Act affirms that deeper collaboration on advanced defense technologies is imperative. I am pleased to co-lead this bipartisan legislation to strengthen Israel’s ability to defend itself and develop technologies that will save lives and prevent conflict escalation in the Middle East” said Congressman Lamborn.

March 14, 2023
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Lamborn chaired two House Armed Service Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearings regarding the United States’ strategic forces military posture, and discussing U.S. and adversarial hypersonic capabilities. As the first member from Colorado to hold the Chairmanship of this subcommittee, Congressman Lamborn outlined the following priorities: fielding advanced hypersonic weapon systems, fully funding our nuclear modernization program, advancing our missile defenses to outpace our foreign adversaries, and strengthening our national security space programs.

March 14, 2023
“I am honored to re-introduce the Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act today, alongside Senator Cotton. Our bill seeks to prevent any financial benefit these terrorists are promised for murdering innocent civilians by penalizing foreign banks that allow these ‘pay to slay’ transactions to occur unimpeded. I am pleased that this bill has already garnered bipartisan support in the House of Representatives. I will never waver in the fight to bring justice to the Force family and all those who have been victims of these horrific crimes,” said Congressman Lamborn.

February 24, 2023
Congressman Doug Lamborn has led provisions throughout his time on the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) that equate to more than $3 billion for the Pikes Peak Region. The number of provisions he led or co-led has increased each year that he has served on HASC as he has gained increased seniority. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, at least 30 provisions he led or co-led were included in the final NDAA that was signed into law by the President.

February 17, 2023
"The Congressional Art Competition is a great way to encourage artistic expression and recognize the incredible talents of young artists in the district. I am grateful for our partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport, which gives parents, constituents, and visitors a chance to appreciate the effort and abilities of every student. I look forward to showcasing the creativity and talent of this year's winner in our nation's capitol." This year's theme is “Colorado’s Past, Present, & Future.”

February 15, 2023
"This year's nomination process yielded 30 of the best young men and women for consideration by our prestigious United States Service Academies. These Coloradans have demonstrated remarkable talent, work ethic, academic success, and a deep commitment to patriotism and service.  "As Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Strategic Forces Subcommittee, and representative of five military installations, I understand the importance of having qualified, dedicated individuals attending these esteemed academies as they will become the next generation of military leadership. I congratulate all those who went through the application and interview process and wish these young men and women the best as they continue through the final stages of the appointment process. "I am grateful for the many defense, business, and community leaders that served on my Academy nomination board. I thank them for their time and commitment to reviewing applications, scoring, and conducting nearly one-hundred interviews."