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


  • Burgess Announces Winners of Congressional Art Competition “An Artistic Discovery”
    May 7, 2004  - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) announced the winner of the second annual 26th Congressional District art competition, “An Artistic Discovery.” A freshman at Lewisville High School North, Arturo Noyola, won first prize in the 2004 competition with his oil pastel entitled “Blue Cloud... More
  • North Texas Receives I-35 Funds
    Apr 22, 2004  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) is pleased to announce a grant totaling $115,978 for widening Interstate 35 East between FM 2181 and Lake Lewisville. “As the only Texas Republican Member of the House Transportation Committee, I am pleased that I have been able to bring these much neede... More
  • Burgess Named Chairman of the Health Subcommittee for the Republican Policy Committee
    Apr 19, 2004  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. has been named Chairman of the Health Subcommittee for the Republican Policy Committee. Rep. Burgess was appointed by Policy Chairman Christopher Cox (CA-48) and approved by House Speaker Denny Hastert to fill the position recently vacated by former Rep. Ernie F... More
  • Rep. Burgess Seeks United States Service Academy Applicants
    Apr 6, 2004  - U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) today announced that requests for application from students interested in attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, and the U.S. Merchan... More
  • Rep. Burgess Votes for Passage of House Transportation Bill
    Apr 2, 2004  - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, the only Texas Republican Congressman on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, considered the six-year surface transportation reauthorization bill, H.R. 3550, on the House floor. The bill passed by a vote of 357 –65. H.R. 3550 was about $10... More
  • Rep. Burgess Votes on Budget to Strengthen Economy and Lower Deficit
    Mar 25, 2004  - Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) today voted in favor of the House Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 393). The FY 05 Budget strengthens our national security, grows our economy and creates opportunity for every American—all while maintaining strict fiscal control. Specif... More
  • Rep. Burgess Addresses Key North Texas Transportation Needs in Mark-Up
    Mar 24, 2004  - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, the only Texas Republican Congressman on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, considered the six-year surface transportation reauthorization bill (H.R. 3550) during the full committee mark-up. The committee substituted a 900-page "manager's a... More
  • H.R. 3550 – Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy of Users
    Mar 24, 2004  -   Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. Full Committee Markup – H.R. 3550 – Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy of Users March 24, 2004 Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today’s committee markup. Our transportation system has a direct and significant impact on the daily lives of all... More
  • Hearing on Administration's Homeland Security Funding 2005
    Mar 18, 2004  -   STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL C. BURGESS, M.D. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management March 18, 2004 Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today’s hearing about the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2005 bu... More
  • Statement on the Iraq Constitution
    Mar 9, 2004  - The following statement may be attributed to Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26): “On March 8, 2004 Iraq's leaders signed an interim constitution embarking on a single path toward democratic rule. This momentous event was made possible through an arduous process which was enabled throu... More