Washington, D.C. —Today President Trump formally requested Congress rescind more than $15 billion in previously appropriated funding. Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement: “President Trump should be commended for sending Congress the largest single rescission package ever proposed by any Administration. Given the long-term fiscal constraints facing our Nation, we should ensure that every taxpayer dollar is spent in the most efficient, effective manner possible. I loo... Read more

Washington D.C. - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement on the Iran Deal: "Former President Obama's disastrous nuclear deal with Iran gave the Islamic Regime hundreds of millions of dollars to export terrorism around the world and more gravely, a path to nuclear weapons. The deal made no mention of Iran's ballistic missiles program, their human rights abuses, and ultimately allows Iran to start proliferating after the deal expi... Read more

Washington D.C. - Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement regarding the Air Force's announcement to relocate Joint Forces Space Component staff to Schriever AFB, CO from Vadenberg Air Force Base, CA. The result is 148 additional personnel into the district at the National Space Defense Center, according to the Air Force. Gen. Raymond will now have his own staff within 30 minutes of his work location instead of in California. Personnel will begin relocation from Vandenb... Read more

Washington D.C. -- Representative Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement on Jim Bridenstine's confirmation as NASA Adminstrator by the Senate: “I’m excited to see Jim Bridenstine confirmed to serve our country as NASA Administrator. He’ll provide strong leadership in the work towards space exploration and access. His previous experience has demonstrated his high qualifications for this role.” Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement mourning the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush. “Barbara Bush was an exceptional First Lady who symbolized grace and character not only in the political arena, but in her personal life as well. Her example of integrity and strength is an inspiration to our country. I am saddened to hear of her death. My prayers are with the Bush family. God bless you all.” Read more

Washington D.C. - According to the Department of the Treasury, the national debt is now over $21 trillion. The Founders of our country warned about the dangers of a high national debt. Respected national security experts from multiple administrations have warned us that the national debt will be a long term threat to our national security if we don’t get it under control. The problem of out-of-control spending and massive deficits has only gotten worse over the years as year after year the gover... Read more

Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) released the following statement regarding Holocaust Remembrance Day: "Today marks Yom HaShoah in Israel, Holocaust Remembrance Day. This day honors the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, when Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto fought against their Nazi captors. The uprising was ultimately put down, but years later the same strength that led the Jews to fight in Warsaw led the Jewish people to reestablish themselves in their homeland, the State of Israel. Tod... Read more

Today the Air Force responded to Congressman Doug Lamborn's (CO-05) letter with 25 House cosigners regarding Colonel Leland Bohannon religious accomodation case. The Director of the Air Force Review Boards Agency granted Col. Bohannon's appeal. This means when he declined to sign the certificate of appreciation for a same-sex spouse of an Airman in his command, he had a right to exercise his sincerely held religious beliefs and did not unlawfully discriminate. Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) re... Read more

Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05) issued the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement of a new VA Secretary nominee: “Since 2015, Secretary Shulkin has served the veterans of this country and helped make important strides toward ensuring our veterans have the healthcare and other benefits they deserve. While I appreciate his passion for trying to provide veterans with the healthcare they deserve, I fully support President Trump’s decision to go in a different direction. In lig... Read more

Washington D.C. – The Taylor Force Act, a bill Representative Doug Lamborn (CO-05) introduced with original co-sponsor Representative Lee Zeldin (NY-01) in the House, is on the verge of being signed into law. The legislation would stop American taxpayer dollars from funding the Palestinian Authority’s program that pays terrorists to murder innocent people. The PA rewards terrorists for each murder and also promises monthly payments to the terrorist’s family. Not only does the Taylor Force Act p... Read more