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National Security
Colorado’s Fifth District is the proud home to one of our nation’s most military-intensive congressional districts and to more than 100,000 veterans who have served our country with distinction and honor.
Serving on the House Armed Services Committee, I am able to advocate for our troops. I am dedicated to fighting for better pay and full funding for our troops so that they can receive the best training and equipment available.
Knowing all the advantages that our District provides, I, along with other members of the Colorado delegation, have aided in the buildup of combat power at Fort Carson. I am currently engaged in working with the Army to finalize the new 13th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) to come to Fort Carson. The expansion of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) is a delicate issue, but it is vital to better training for our soldiers as they prepare to fight the battles of the 21st Century. I am dedicated to working with all parties to create a win-win solution for everyone affected by the PCMS expansion issue.
Military Installations in the Fifth Congressional District
Fort Carson
Peterson Air Force Base
Schriever Air Force Base
Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station
Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs is home to Northern Command, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, Air Force Space Command Headquarters, Army Strategic Command, the 4th Infantry Division and the 21st and 50th Space Wings.
House Armed Services Subcommittee Assignment
Member of Strategic Forces Subcommittee
Member of Tactical Air and Land Subcommittee
NATIONAL DEFENSE
Legislative Action
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
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Lamborn Amendment to FY 2013 NDAA (submitted on House floor), would limit the availability of funds for Cooperative Threat Reduction activities with Russia until the Secretary of Defense can certify that Russia is no longer supporting the Syrian regime and is not providing to Syria, North Korea or Iran any equipment or technology that contributes to the development of weapons of mass destruction. Status: Adopted by voice vote
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Lamborn Amendment to FY 2013 NDAA (submitted to HASC), would add to the report on military and security developments in North Korea the combatant commander's assessment of any gaps in intelligence, capabilities, capacity or authorities. Status: Adopted by voice vote
- Lamborn Amendment to FY 2013 (submitted to HASC Strategic Forces Subcommittee),Prohibition on Use of Funds to Implement International Agreement on Space Activities that Have Not Been Ratified by the Senate or Authorized by Statute (Status: Adopted in subcommittee)
HR 3662, the Down Payment to Protect National Security Act (112th Congress)
- Lamborn is an original cosponsor of this bill which replaces the deficit reduction from the sequester with savings from the reductions in the federal workforce. For more on Lamborn's efforts to protect defense dollars from across-the-board defense cuts, click here.
Sponsored legislation
H.R.2348 (112th) - EMP Weapons Accountability Assessment Act to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit a report on the foreign development of electromagnetic pulse weapons.
H.RES.692 (112th) – Resolution to recognize the 30th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
H.AMDT.1131 to H.R.4310 - Amendment to limit the availability of funds for Cooperative Threat Reduction activities with Russia until the Secretary of Defense can certify that Russia is no longer supporting the Syrian regime and is not providing to Syria, North Korea or Iran any equipment or technology that contributes to the development of weapons of mass destruction.
MISSILE DEFENSE
Developing the United States’ missile defense system is one of my highest priorities. While mutually assured destruction kept tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union relatively quiet during the Cold War, the international dynamic has changed. Key players from rogue nations, such as Kim Jong Il and Ahmadinejad, are dangerously less predictable and more vocal about their military intents.
While some in Congress are trying to cut funding for missile defense projects, I will continue to support the funding of current missile defense programs and the development of new technology and development. As co-founder of the Missile Defense Caucus, I recognize the importance of a strong missile defense system. Right now, our military has only a limited defense capability in the event of a threat. Self-declared enemies of America already have some missile capability and our eastern seaboard is largely unguarded from ship-launched missiles.
HOMELAND SECURITY ISSUES
Sponsored legislation
Cosponsored legislation
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Silver Star Ceremony ( 10/23/09 12:48 PM PST )