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


  • Burgess Calls for Transportation Funding Equity for Texas
    May 21, 2003  - U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) lends his support and becomes a sponsor of the Highway Funding Equity Act of 2003. This legislation addresses the inequities in the federal highway transportation program by requiring a more fair distribution of money from the Highway Trust Fund. ”Tex... More
  • Burgess: Borrowers Can Consolidate Student Loans to Save Money
    May 20, 2003  - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) learned there is good news for students with college loans. The Department of Education announced that borrowers, who apply now to consolidate their federal student loans, would receive the lowest available rate -- even if interest rates drop on July ... More
  • Burgess: School Crisis Planning Guide and $38 Million Available for Local Schools
    May 19, 2003  - U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) encourages local school districts to apply for grants to help them strengthen and improve their crisis plans. As part of a continuing effort to help keep our schools, our teachers and our students safe, U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige unveiled a new... More
  • Burgess Introduces Legislation to Increase Healthcare Coverage for all Americans
    May 16, 2003  - U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) and Congressman David Scott of Georgia (GA-13) introduced the Health Access and Flexibility Act of 2003, (H.R. 2114), a bill that will expand the availability of Medical Savings Accounts (MSA) and create similar types of accounts for low-income Americans. ... More
  • Burgess Kicks-Off National Transportation Week by Driving Automobiles of the Future
    May 14, 2003  - U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) took a first hand look at fuel-cell powered hydrogen vehicles and test drove a hybrid line pick-up truck to learn about the future of energy-efficient automobile travel. “Isn’t American ingenuity great? Investing into the future of energy-efficient tra... More
  • Burgess: Pension Security Empowers
    May 14, 2003  - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) joined a bipartisan majority of members in voting to approve pension reform legislation backed by President George W. Bush that would fix outdated federal pension laws, give workers new freedoms to diversify their retirement savings, and enhance wor... More
  • Burgess Casts Important Vote to Create Jobs for Texans
    May 14, 2003  - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted to support H.R. 2, the Jobs and Growth Tax Reconciliation Act of 2003. “One American out of a job is one too many. We must help spur economic growth and invest in the future, which means more jobs for Americans and more take-home pay for... More
  • Burgess: Nearly $100 Million Available in Education Grant Funding
    May 8, 2003  - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) announced that the U.S. Department of Education has nearly $100 million for Teaching American History grants and urged local school districts to apply for the funding. "The Twenty-sixth district has some of the best schools in the region. The t... More
  • Burgess Supports "Next Frontier" of Science - Nanotechnology
    May 7, 2003  - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) supported a new frontier in science and technology by voting for a plan that would authorize a national nanotechnology research initiative. H.R. 766, The Nanotechnology Research and Development Act of 2002 would fund more research into this “small scien... More
  • Burgess Applauds Increased Special Education Funding
    Apr 30, 2003  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess today voted on a bill to reform and reauthorize the nation’s landmark special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Improving Education Results for Children with Disabilities Act (H.R. 1350), makes significant reforms to improve ed... More