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


  • Burgess Applauds Legislation to Improve Patient Safety and Reduce Preventable Medical Errors
    Mar 12, 2003  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess today showed his support for America’s patients by voting for The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2003. This bill works to reduce the growing problem of preventable medical errors in America. The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2003, passe... More
  • Burgess Named as Key Health Care Advocate as a New Member of Speaker Hastert's Policy Committee
    Mar 12, 2003  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) was appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to serve a two-year term as an at large member of the House Policy Committee for the 108th Congress. “As a physician I am looking forward to sharing my expertise and ideas with members of the House... More
  • Burgess Supprts Remembering Legacy of Former Majority Leader
    Feb 26, 2003  - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) recognized former Majority Leader Dick Armey, an eighteen-year Texas lawmaker, for his years of service to the constituents of the 26th District, the State of Texas, and nation by cosponsoring a resolution to rename a room in the U.S. House of Representa... More
  • Burgess Announces First Piece of Legislation
    Feb 25, 2003  - On Friday, February 28th, Congressman Michael C. Burgess and key community leaders will announce the introduction of the North Texas Mobility Improvement Act of 2003 (HR 783) into the United States Congress. The legislation will authorize $2.5 million to widen a portion of Interstate 35 from four l... More
  • Burgess Adamantly Opposed to Human Cloning
    Feb 25, 2003  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) today voted to approve landmark legislation that bans all forms of human cloning. The Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003 makes performing or attempting to perform human cloning illegal. HR 534 passed the House by a vote of 241 to 155. Similar legislation ... More
  • Denton Municipal Airport Receives Important Expansion Funding
    Feb 14, 2003  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) is pleased to announce that the Denton Municipal Airport will receive $2 million dollars under the Airport Improvement Program operated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for improvements to its airport. These funds are a portion of the 2003 fiscal y... More
  • University of North Texas Receives Funds in Omnibus Package
    Feb 14, 2003  - Last night, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted for a final $397 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2003, which funds America's priorities and provides increased spending for various education, health and security initiatives. Included in this large package are two earmarks totaling $70... More
  • Burgess Supports Better Health Care Access
    Feb 11, 2003  - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess became a co-sponsor of the bi-partisan HEALTH (Help Efficient Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care) Act, key legislation that addresses America’s medical liability crisis. “Our heath care system is facing an escalating crisis. Congress must make helping p... More
  • Burgess Applauds Renewed Welfare Reform
    Jan 30, 2003  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess today voted to renew landmark legislation moving millions of recipients off welfare rolls and into career-building jobs. The Personal Responsibility, Work and Family Protection Act of 2003 (H.R. 4) passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 230-192. “Giving welfare ... More
  • Burgess Receives Top Subcommittee Choices
    Jan 30, 2003  - Today, Michael C. Burgess received his subcommittee assignments for the 108th Congress as a member on the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) and Science Committees. “The issues before these subcommittees are some of the most important for my district and the nation,” said Burgess. I look ... More