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Referral·Office of Congressional Ethicsreferral

OCE Referral Regarding Rep. Doug Lamborn

Published January 24, 202219 pages
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Briefing

The Office of Congressional Ethics reported substantial reason to believe Rep. Doug Lamborn misused official resources for personal and campaign purposes and solicited or accepted improper gifts from subordinates. The OCE found staff performed personal errands and campaign tasks during official time, aided family members (including assistance with a son’s federal job application), and that staff were asked to provide gifts for the Lamborns—sometimes under apparent pressure. The Board recommended the House Committee on Ethics further review the matters and issue subpoenas to several non-cooperating witnesses.

Allegations

  • [high]Rep. Lamborn may have misused official resources by having staff perform personal errands and campaign tasks during official work hours.
  • [medium]Staff performed personal services for Rep. Lamborn and his wife (e.g., moving furniture, scheduling Zoom calls, hosting a naturalization celebration) while on official time.
  • [medium]Staff assisted Rep. Lamborn’s son with federal job application and interview preparation using official time and resources.
  • [high]Rep. Lamborn may have solicited or accepted improper gifts from subordinate staff, including annual gifts around holidays and birthdays with values reportedly $125200.
  • [medium]Staff may have been compelled or pressured by Chief of Staff Dale Anderson to contribute to gifts for the Lamborns.

Findings

  • [referred]The Board found there is substantial reason to believe Rep. Lamborn misused official resources for personal and non-official purposes.
  • [referred]The Board found there is substantial reason to believe Rep. Lamborn solicited or accepted improper gifts from subordinates.

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