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


  • The 21st Century National Nanotechnology Research and Development Act
    Nov 20, 2003  - The 21st Century National Nanotechnology Research and Development Act(Support for S. 189) Statement by Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) November 20, 2003 It is a pleasure to be hear this afternoon to support the S. 189, The 21st Century National Nanotechnology Research and Devel... More
  • Johnson and Burgess Congratulate Raytheon on Army Contract
    Nov 14, 2003  - Washington, DC — Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-3) and Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) are pleased to inform their constituents that the Raytheon Company, located in McKinney, Texas, is receiving a $6 million contract from the United States Army. “This U.S. Army contract provides growth oppor... More
  • Congressman Burgess Hails President Bush’s Signing of Ban on Partial Birth Abortion
    Nov 5, 2003  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) today joined President Bush for his signing of S.3, the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act into law. Dr. Burgess has been a strong supporter of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act since its introduction in the House. Congressman Burgess gave the closing remarks at ... More
  • Burgess Congratulates Local Fire Departments on Receiving FEMA Grants
    Oct 30, 2003  - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that both Colleyville and Argyle Fire Departments are being awarded grants from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. “This grant program is proving to be helpful to communities thro... More
  • Burgess Gives Closing Remarks at Partial Birth Abortion Press Conference
    Oct 21, 2003  - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) gave the closing remarks at a bicameral press conference on partial birth abortion. The Senate voted in favor of the legislation just weeks after its passage in the House. Speakers included U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA), Chairman of the S... More
  • Congressman Burgess Negotiates Concurrent Receipt Solution for America’s Veterans
    Oct 16, 2003  - Representative Michael C. Burgess, (TX-26) today announced House-Senate agreement on an historic plan to provide concurrent receipt for more disabled veterans than has ever been covered by law. "I fought for a solution to the concurrent receipt problem which honors our nation’s veterans and years... More
  • Burgess Hosts LTC Panel with Gingrich
    Oct 15, 2003  - Today, Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. hosted a panel discussion on behalf of the House Republican Policy Committee entitled “Reforming Long Term Care.” The panel consisted of former Speaker of the House and Senior Fellow at American Enterprise Institute Newt Gingrich, House Committee on Ways and... More
  • Burgess Supports Meal Plan for Wounded G.I.’s
    Oct 9, 2003  - Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. voted last night in favor of legislation covering all meal expenses of certain soldiers while they are hospitalized due to injuries received while fighting in combat. H.R. 2998 overwhelmingly passed in the House of Representatives, 399-0. Congressman Burgess was a co... More
  • Statement from Congressman Michael C. Burgess on Texas Redistricting
    Oct 9, 2003  - “First, I would like to state that when I ran for Congress, I specifically sought to represent the 26th Congressional District of Texas. I have lived here for over 50 years, and I ran for office stating that I was uniquely qualified because I truly understood the local issues.” “I believe that r... More
  • Winning the Peace: Coalition Efforts to Restore Iraq
    Oct 8, 2003  -   Government Reform Hearing – “Winning the Peace: Coalition Efforts to Restore Iraq”Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26)Wednesday, October 8, 2003 Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding today's hearing to discuss the United States winning the peace in Iraq. I was honored to be apart of the ... More