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


  • BURGESS ANNOUNCES LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS UDALL SCHOLARSHIP
    Jun 20, 2003  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) announced today that Jeremy Holman, a resident of Denton, has been named one of 80 Morris K. Udall Scholars nationwide for the 2003-2004 school year. Holman is entering his senior year at the University of North Texas. “I am delighted one of my constituents... More
  • Burgess Votes to Expand Access To Quality Health Care for Uninsured Families
    Jun 19, 2003  - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted in favor of a bill to improve access and reduce the costs of health insurance for employees of small businesses. The Small Business Health Fairness Act, H.R. 660 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 262-261. “Americans should have ac... More
  • Burgess Applauds Governor Perry on His Leadership on Texas’ Medical Liability Crisis
    Jun 11, 2003  - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess applauds Governor Perry for signing sweeping legislation that will address the medical liability crisis in Texas. The state bill, HB 4 will hold down the cost of doctors’ medical liability premiums and ensure that Texans will have access to appropriate med... More
  • Burgess Supports Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration
    Jun 11, 2003  - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure, voted in favor of The Flight 100 - Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act, H.R. 2115 which passed by an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives. This year marks the 100th anniversary of... More
  • Burgess Supports Bone Marrow Donations
    Jun 6, 2003  - U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess recognizes the importance of bone marrow donations and will celebrate life with a local resident whose life was saved from Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of cancer, by a donor on the National Bone Marrow Donor Program registry. Lewisville resident, Clif Ackerman... More
  • Burgess Announces Winners of Congressional "Artistic Discovery" Competition
    Jun 6, 2003  - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) announced the winner of the inaugural 26th Congressional District art competition, “Artistic Discovery.” A recent grad of Hebron High School, Sarah Lee, won first prize in the 2003 competition with her oil painting entitled “Straining Harsh Discord.” ... More
  • Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Passes House
    Jun 3, 2003  - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted to ban partial-birth abortions. As a Member of the Bi-Partisan Congressional Pro-Life Caucus and a physician who dedicated 21 years of his life to pro-life obstetrics practice, Burgess calls on House and Senate conferees to ban this procedure... More
  • Congressman Burgess Introduces Bi-Partisan Legislation to Improve Texas Highways and Roads
    May 27, 2003  - U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) and Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) introduced legislation to modify the way the federal government distributes transportation funds in TEA-21. H.R. 2220 reforms the “borders and corridors” program in TEA-21, which will ultimately ease congest... More
  • Burgess Supports Jobs and Growth Compromise Package
    May 23, 2003  - U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted in favor of the House and Senate’s compromise of H.R. 2, the Jobs and Growth Tax Reconciliation Act of 2003, which passed the House by a vote of 231 to 200. “Putting money in the hands of working Americans will stimulate the economy and create j... More
  • Burgess Supports Extending Unemployment
    May 23, 2003  - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted to extend employment benefits under the House of Representatives new plan offering additional relief to unemployed workers who have recently lost their jobs. “Many unemployed Americans will continue to receive needed assistance to get back... More