About Congressman Doug Lamborn

Congressman Doug Lamborn is serving his third term in Congress after being elected to serve the Colorado 5th Congressional District in the 2006, 2008 and 2010 elections.  During his tenure, Congressman Lamborn has proven himself as a strong voice for the conservative values of his district.   He is an advocate of the free market, has never voted for a bailout, and has never voted for a tax increase.  As a champion for individual liberty, Lamborn voted against Obamacare and supports its repeal.  He is a rock solid defender of the 2nd amendment.  Congressman Lamborn joined his colleagues in filing an amicus brief in support of the Landmark Supreme Court Heller Decision case which defines 2nd amendment rights as rights belonging to individuals.

He currently serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources on The House Committee on Natural Resources. Congressman Lamborn also serves on the House Armed Services Committee, where he is on the Strategic Forces, Tactical Air and Land Subcommittees. Congressman Lamborn also serves on the Veterans Affairs Committee where he is a member of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee.

Throughout his tenure, Congressman Lamborn has been an outspoken leader for smaller government, lower taxes, pro-family issues and a robust national defense.  It is only natural that he be involved in such conservative caucus’ as the Republican Study Committee, and the Constitution Caucus.  In addition, Congressman Lamborn is co-founder of the Missile Defense Caucus and founder of the Sovereignty Caucus.  He is also co-chair of the Republican Israeli and Israel Allies Caucus.

Before being elected to Congress, Congressman Lamborn served in the Colorado House from 1995 to 1998, where he was elected Republican Whip in 1997.  In 1998 he was elected to the Colorado State Senate where he served for nine years.  During his tenure Lamborn was elected President Pro-tem by his colleagues.  He also served as Chairman of the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee and was Republican Caucus Chairman.  Congressman Lamborn also served on the Appropriations Committee in both the House and Senate for a total of nine years.  Congressman Lamborn feels his greatest achievement while serving in Denver was to sponsor and pass the largest tax cut in the history of Colorado. 

Congressman Lamborn received his bachelor’s degree in journalism and his law degree from the University of Kansas where he was a National Merit Scholar.