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


  • Burgess Leads Commemoration of Space Shuttle Columbia
    Feb 3, 2004  - Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.Res. 507 to commemorate the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia and their final mission. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) introduced the resolution on Wednesday, January 28, 2004. The following statement can be attributed to C... More
  • Burgess Secures Over $8 Million in Funding for the 26th District
    Jan 27, 2004  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) secured $8,910,000 in appropriations funding for local projects in North Texas in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2004. The measure included spending levels for seven appropriations bills (District of Columbia, Foreign Operations, Commerc... More
  • Burgess Knows Health Care Is the Road of the Future
    Jan 20, 2004  - Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) joined colleagues from both chambers tonight as President George W. Bush presented his fourth State of the Union address. Rep. Burgess selected, from an array of topics covered by President Bush, to direct his remarks on health care: ... More
  • Congressman Burgess is “Hero of the Taxpayer”
    Jan 15, 2004  - Americans for Tax Reform (ATR), an organization that is opposed to higher taxes at the federal, state and local levels, commends Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) as a “Hero of the Taxpayer.” Burgess, like ATR, believes in a system in where taxes are simpler, fairer and flatter. “I have bee... More
  • Texas Redistricting Resolved
    Jan 6, 2004  - The following statement is attributed to Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26): “Texas redistricting is resolved. I am pleased with the three-judge panel decision in favor of the revised map as designed and voted upon by our Texas State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Pe... More
  • Statement on the Capture of Saddam Hussein
    Dec 14, 2003  - The following statement is attributed to Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26): "The victory we have today cannot be denied. The news is heralded around the world. Saddam Hussein, the terrorist dictator of innocent Iraqis and millions of others is brought to justice. "America's co... More
  • Congressman Burgess Announces Service Academy Nominations
    Dec 2, 2003  - U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess is pleased to announce that thirty-one young men and women from the 26th District of Texas have been selected as his Class of 2008 nominees to the United States Service Academies. If selected, the nominees will enter during the summer of 2004 "I am very impre... More
  • Congressman Burgess Gives Doctor’s Stamp to Medicare
    Nov 25, 2003  - The following statement is attributed to Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D.: Washington, DC – “We have reached an historic moment in the history of health care. With an agreement on Medicare reform and a prescription drug plan, we provide immediate relief for seniors and a long-term benefit t... More
  • House Passes Burgess’ Bone Marrow Bill
    Nov 21, 2003  - U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess has always recognized the importance of bone marrow donations and today, he is honored to announce the passage of his bill, H.Con.Res 206, “Supporting the National Marrow Donor Program.” This bill stresses the importance of bone marrow donor programs and encourag... More
  • H.Con.Res. 206 - Bone Marrow Bill
    Nov 21, 2003  - H.Con.Res. 206 - Bone Marrow Bill Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) November 21, 2003 To start, I would like to thank Chairman Tauzin for bringing this resolution to the floor. I would also like to thank the staff of the Energy and Commerce committee for their hard work on this issue. Bone mar... More