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


  • Encouraging All Eligible Medicare Beneficiaries to Review Medicare Rx Coverage Options Before May 15th Deadline
    May 10, 2006  - Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman of the Subcommittee on Health and Chairwoman Johnson for bringing this important bill to the floor of Congress this evening. Mr. Speaker, we have heard some talk about how complicated the program is and how confusing it is. I would like to just take a moment to poin... More
  • "Gasoline: Supply, Price, and Specifications"
    May 10, 2006  -   STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE HEARING "Gasoline: Supply, Price, and Specifications" May 10, 2006 Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening this hearing this morning. And thanks to our panelists for coming before us today. As we are hearing from ... More
  • “DEBATE” on H.R. 4902 to award Byron Nelson the Congressional Gold Medal
    May 9, 2006  -   Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4902) to award a Congressional gold medal to Byron Nelson in recognition of his significant contributions to the game of golf as a player, a teacher, and a commentator. Reading of the bill. Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker,... More
  • “Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Proposal”
    May 9, 2006  -   STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE HEARING “Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Proposal” May 9, 2006 Mr. Chairman, Thank you for convening this hearing today. One of my most important responsibilities as a Member of Congress is to ... More
  • Burgess Comments on White House Implementation Plan for National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza
    May 4, 2006  - (Submitted to The Hill – Congress Blog) On May 3, the White House released the Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza, which includes over 300 actions for Federal agencies and other entities to take. As a doctor, I believe that the plan is a great step towards ensuri... More
  • "World Crude Oil Pricing"
    May 4, 2006  -   STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE HEARING "World Crude Oil Pricing" May 4, 2006 Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening this hearing this morning. As we are hearing from our constituents on this topic, I think the information provided by the panel... More
  • Community Health Center Hearing
    May 4, 2006  -   Opening Statement Community Health Center Hearing Congressman Michael C. Burgess May 4, 2006 Mr. Chairman, thank you for calling this hearing today to a subject that is very important to me. Community Health Centers comprise an important component of our health care system. By provid... More
  • Burgess Cosponsors Tax-Free Health Savings Act
    May 3, 2006  - U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess (TX_26) cosponsored the Tax-Free Health Savings Act, H.R. 5262, to build on the success of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). HSAs are allowing more Americans to access quality, affordable health care and have more control over their health care costs and decision... More
  • CAFE Standards
    May 3, 2006  -   STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE MARKUP A bill to authorize the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to set passenger car fuel economy standards Improvement Act of 2002 May 3, 2006 Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank you for hol... More
  • Child Exploitation over the Internet: What Parents, Kids and Congress Need to Know about Child Predators
    May 3, 2006  -   Statement by the Honorable Michael C. Burgess, M.D. Child Exploitation over the Internet: What Parents, Kids and Congress Need to Know about Child Predators May 3, 2006 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for having this important series of hearings. As a father of three, I can... More