Doug Lamborn is an American attorney and former U.S. Representative who served Colorado’s Fifth Congressional District for nine terms, concluding his service in January 2025. His district included Colorado Springs and the Pike’s Peak region, one of the nation’s most defense- and space-intensive Congressional districts.

Over his nearly two decades in the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr. Lamborn established himself as a leading voice on national security, defense technology, and strategic posture in an era of evolving global competition. He served prominently on the House Armed Services Committee, where he was appointed Chairman of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, the panel with jurisdiction over strategic deterrence, nuclear forces, missile defense, advanced weapons systems, and military and national security space programs. In that role, he led oversight and funding efforts to sustain and modernize key defense capabilities tied to space and strategic domains.

Representing the district that encompasses Schriever Space Force Base, Peterson Space Force Base, and Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, Mr. Lamborn championed initiatives to support the U.S. space enterprise and related missions. He advocated for robust investment in military space programs, missile warning and defense systems, and advanced technology research, while also supporting efforts to establish a Space National Guard and enhance Colorado’s role in national security space.

Throughout his tenure, Mr. Lamborn also served on the House Natural Resources Committee and maintained a deep focus on veterans’ issues, defense infrastructure, and the strategic interests of his constituents, many of whom are veterans or active-duty military personnel.

Mr. Lamborn holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism (1978) and a Juris Doctor (1985) from the University of Kansas, and before his congressional service he practiced law in Colorado Springs and served in both chambers of the Colorado General Assembly. He and his wife, Jeanie, have five children and six grandchildren.