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Doug Lamborn is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Colorado's 5th congressional district since January 4, 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on issues such as military and veterans' affairs, energy policy, and fiscal responsibility during his tenure in Congress. Lamborn has been an advocate for the military presence in Colorado and has worked to support local defense industries. He has also been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at reducing government spending and promoting economic growth in his district.
I will make one brief comment and then yield the remainder of my time to the gentleman from Ohio. The President isn't in this to get rich. He has given up his salary. Mr. Chair, with that, I would like to yield the balance of my time to…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 35 Offered by Langevin The Acting CHAIR. It is…
I am going to make a brief statement and then yield to the gentleman from Ohio. First, let me say that this doesn't just put us back in the INF, which would be bad enough. This puts us in a worse posture than the INF. This amendment is…
I would like to inquire how much time both sides have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Colorado has 2 minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from Florida has 1\1/4\ minutes remaining.
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Minnesota will be postponed. Amendment No. 19 Offered by Mr. Smith of Washington The…
May I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Colorado has 1 minute remaining.
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Ms. Moore). The gentleman from Colorado is recognized for 5 minutes.
I think it makes a lot of sense to reorganize and bring some offices to the West.
Many of us do feel that the situation at the southern border is also a national security issue.
All of us would like to understand how this steady funding has improved readiness with specific examples.
We all recognize that readiness suffered during several years of underfunding following the 2011 enactment of the Budget Control Act.
Are the Armed Forces of the United States prepared to fulfill their constitutional duty to provide for the common defense?
In short, are the operational units of the military services prepared to execute their combat missions when asked?
We understand that neither service has programmed funding to address these challenges.
Well, thank you. Before we go on to other questions and issues, just a clarification on the housing issue.
I encourage the Department to prioritize research into effective firefighting chemicals that are free from contaminants.
I hope that the military services will be able to sustain higher funding in the out-years.
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