U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. 26th District of Texas


  • Rep. Burgess Wins Re-Election for the 26th Congressional District of Texas
    Nov 3, 2004  - From the Texas Secretary of State website: RACE NAME: U. S. Representative District 26 Michael C. Burgess - Incumbent REP(Party) 105,327 (Early Votes) 67.51% 180,295 (Total Votes) 65.75% Lico Reyes DEM (Party) 48,755 (Early Votes) 31.25% 89,705 (Total Votes) 32.72% ... More
  • Statement by Congressman Michael C. Burgess on Majority Leader Tom Delay
    Oct 7, 2004  - “Tom DeLay’s bold, conservative leadership personifies Texas vigor and American candor. His considerable political knowledge and proven legislative prowess have helped Republicans remain the in the majority for a decade.” “Tom is hardworking, trustworthy and courageous, and I am honored to be ... More
  • Congressman Michael Burgess Works for Small Business
    Oct 6, 2004  - The nation’s largest small-business advocacy group, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), has named Congressman Michael C. Burgess a “Guardian of Small Business” for an outstanding voting record in the 108th Congress on behalf of America’s small-business owners. NFIB President and ... More
  • Burgess Tackles National Security Legislation During Committee Mark-Ups
    Sep 29, 2004  - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) juggled duties between two of his three committees during mark-ups of new legislation overhauling America’s security systems prompted by the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. Aviation, transit and identity security management were at the forefront... More
  • Hearing on 9/11 Recommendations
    Sep 29, 2004  -   Opening Statement Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) Committee on Government Reform September 29, 2004 Hearing on 9/11 Recommendations First, I would like to thank Chairman Davis for supporting my appointment to the Government Reform Committee. This appointment gives me the opportunity... More
  • Speaker Appoints Burgess to Sit on Additional Committee: Government Reform
    Sep 24, 2004  - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) was nominated by Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (IL-14) and approved unanimously by the House Steering Committee to a seat on the coveted Committee on Government Reform. A unique honor, Congressman Burgess now sits on three separate committees of j... More
  • Congressman Burgess Returns from Russia
    Sep 21, 2004  - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-Flower Mound) returned from a congressional delegation visit to Russia. Rep. Burgess traveled, with U.S. State Department approval, to Russia to express the sympathy of America for the recent tragedy to befall a Beslan school. “There is no just cause for ... More
  • Burgess is Two-Time Winner of Tax Award
    Sep 17, 2004  - Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) awarded Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) with their annual “Hero of the Taxpayer” award for the second time. On the same day, the American Shareholders Association (ASA) presented Rep. Burgess with the “Friend of the Shareholder” annual award. “I have been,... More
  • Burgess’ Small Business & Benjamin Franklin Awards
    Sep 17, 2004  - The Small Business Survival Committee (SBSC) presented Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) with their annual “Small Business Advocate” award. Rep. Burgess was also presented with the “Benjamin Franklin” award by The 60 Plus Association, a non-partisan seniors advocacy group with a free enterpris... More
  • Burgess Address 9/11 Commission Reports on Aviation Security at Washington Hearing
    Aug 25, 2004  - On Capitol Hill today, Congressman Michael Burgess addressed the Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation during a hearing on the 9/11 Commission Report’s Review of Transportation Security Recommendations. Rep. Michael Burgess, the only Texas Republican on the House Transportation and Infrastruc... More