Our world is increasingly reliant on the cyber domain and the connections that it creates. We live in a world where the “internet of things” includes the smartphones and computers we use every day and also seemingly benign objects such as factory robots and appliances in our homes. This digital connection to the world around us brings great convenience, efficiency and prosperity, but vulnerability accompanies it. Early this month, the discovery of two critical flaws in the design of processing c... Read more

If World War 3 were to break out tomorrow, many experts believe the first attacks would not happen on earth, but in space, and the targets would be satellites. Everything from television programming to cell phone service to air travel to drone strikes and other military operations overseas rely on satellites for navigation and communication, and that makes them potential targets for America's enemies. Controlling and defending space is one of the nation's growing priorities, and many believe it'... Read more

The Congressman released this statement after appearing on the Fox Business Channel to discuss recent troubling developments regarding North Korea. "With the recent provocations by North Korea, I believe all options need to be on the table to address its threats. I think it is important that we keep adding to and upgrading our missile defenses both overseas and in the United States to provide a robust defense. I was pleased to see that over the weekend China has finally started to make some prog... Read more

Congressman Lamborn has issued the following statement regarding the American Missile Defense Act, of which he is an original cosponsor: "The day after his inauguration, President Trump listed developing “a state-of-the-art missile defense system” as one of his top five defense priorities. Meanwhile, the entire world is finally starting to wake up to the nuclear threat from North Korea and Iran, including the unthinkable possibility of a successful attack by these rogue regimes. Sadly, we have a... Read more

Congressman Lamborn has issued the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 115, the Thin Blue Line Act: "The brave police officers and first responders dedicate their lives to ensuring our safety, and the safety of our neighborhoods and communities. I honor these fearless men and women and recognize the sacrifice of their families. But merely saying thank you is not enough. The Thin Blue Line Act will protect law enforcement officials by giving harsher penalties to criminals targe... Read more

Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement in commemoration of Israel’s Memorial Day and Independence Day: “Yesterday, the State of Israel commemorated its Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Israel honored the tens of thousands of Israelis who made the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard the future of the Jewish state, and the over 3,000 individuals who were murdered in senseless acts of terror. I have sponsored legislation, the Taylor Force Act, to cut off funding to th... Read more

Congressman Doug Lamborn issued the following statement regarding the Department of the Treasury’s newly released sanctions on Iran: “I applaud the Treasury Department’s sanctions on organizations and individuals that support Iran’s ballistic missile program. It is a welcome change to have an Administration that is aligned with the will of the American people regarding national security. Iran’s recent ballistic missile tests are in blatant violation of UN Security Council resolutions and threate... Read more

Today, Members of the House of Representatives hosted a press conference to discuss UN or Administration action on the Israel-Palestinian peace process during the lame-duck session. Congressman Lamborn issued the following statement: “The constant end run to the UN by the Palestinian Authority has been harmful to the peace process. It has given a false hope to the Palestinian people, but has not in any way helped them. It has enabled the Palestinian leadership to avoid true efforts to make peace... Read more

Today, Congressman Lamborn released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to override the President's veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act: "I joined with an overwhelming majority in the House and Senate to override President Obama's veto and provide justice for the families of 9/11 victims By overriding this veto, Congress effectively closes the loopholes that allow foreign sponsors of terrorism to escape responsibility and liability for their crimes ... Read more

This week, Congressman Lamborn supported two important bills regarding Iran: H.R. 5931, the No More Cash Ransoms to Iran Act, and H.R. 5461, the Iranian Leadership Transparency Act. “These two bills hold the Obama Administration accountable for its cash ransom to the leading state sponsor of terrorism, and protect U.S. citizens from the destructive effects of future ransom payments. These bills also hold Iranian officials accountable for money laundering and directing official funds into terrori... Read more