Washington D.C. - Today, the State Department announced that the United States will not continue to fund UNWRA. The Administration's statement reads in part: "The United States will no longer commit further funding to this irredeemably flawed operation." Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: "I am pleased with the Administration's decision to end funding for UNWRA. I've looked into this issue for many years. UNRWA schools incite Palestinian children to commit terror attacks against... Read more

Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Lamborn sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions calling for the Department of Justice to investigate the anti-religious bias of the Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The Civil Rights Commission has targeted small business owner and Coloradan Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cakeshop in an attempt to discredit his religious beliefs and destroy his business. In June 2017, the very day the the Supreme Court announced their intention to hear the original Mast... Read more

Washington D.C. - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement mourning the passing of Senator John McCain: "I'm saddened to hear of the passing of Senator John McCain. He was a true American patriot and hero. His work paints a picture of an entire life lived in service to our country. He fought for freedom and defended the constitution. He was also a loving family man. This country will never forget him. My heart and prayers are with his wife, children, and grandchildren." Read more

Washington D.C. - A recently completed economic impact study of the Colorado defense sector shows Department of Defense (DoD) and corresponding activities produce a $36.6 billion economic impact on Colorado's economy. The data shows the state's defense sector is a significant economic driver, especially in smaller counties across the state. Employment and incomes, sales, and tax revenues are all enhanced by DoD activities, especially when factoring income from military retiree and veteran pensio... Read more

Today, Vice President Pence announced the release of the Trump Administration’s plan to advance America’s national security in space, with remarks previewing the release of DoD’s report on Organizational and Management Structure for the National Security Space Components of the Department of Defense. The report was required in the National Defense Authorization Act for FY18. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: “There is bipartisan consensus in the House, and growing consensus in ... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report for Fiscal Year 2019. As a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and a conferee for this year’s bill, Congressman Lamborn has played a significant role in keeping the NDAA on track for its earliest passage in 41 years. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: “As our country faces increasing threats from abroad, it is essential that our men and women in uniform are equipped ... Read more

Washington D.C. - Last night, the Senate confirmed President Trump's nomination of Robert Wilkie to serve as secretary of Veteran Affairs. He has extensive experience working on veterans issues, including work as the acting secretary of Veterans Affairs earlier this year and before that the Defense Department's undersecretary for personnel and readiness. He was responsible for health care and benefits for 9.4 million troops, family members, and retirees. Congressman Lamborn issued the following ... Read more

Washington, D.C. - This morning, Congressman Doug Lamborn addressed the Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Annual Summit. CUFI is the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization. Thousands of pro-Israel supporters gathered at the event to participate and make their voices heard in support of the Israel and the Jewish people. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: “CUFI has been instrumental in advocating a strong U.S.-Israel relationship by bringing more friends into the pro-Israel fo... Read more

Washington, DC - Tonight, Chairman Mac Thornberry filed the Conference Report for the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Conference Report is expected to receive a vote in the House on Thursday this week. It is on track to be the earliest an NDAA has been signed into law in 41 years. As a Conferee working on the final language, Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: "I am very excited for what the FY19 NDAA will do for the 5th Congressional District of Colorado and ... Read more

Washington D.C. - This week, Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) introduced H.R. 6451, The UNRWA Reform and Refugee Support Act. After the State of Israel was created in 1948, the United Nations created the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA), to help resettle nearly 600,000 Palestinians after the war. After 70 years of so-called resettling, UNRWA now claims there are 5.3 million Palestinian refugees in the world. By labeling descendants of those original refugees also Palestinian refuge... Read more