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


  • Recognizing Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week
    Mar 11, 2008  - Click here to watch the video of Rep. Burgess' 1-minute floor speech Mr. Speaker, this week, March 10-17, is National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. The goal of this annual event is to raise awareness of this disease for those individuals and their families who are impacted by it. Every hou... More
  • A Flatter and Fairer Tax System
    Mar 10, 2008  - Click here to watch the video of Rep. Burgess' Special Order on tax reform Madam Speaker, it has been said over and over again that nothing in this life is certain except death and taxes. I was a practicing physician for over 25 years back in Texas and I've got to tell you, sometimes death seems ... More
  • Federal Dollars Will Help Provide Primary and Preventive Care for More Patients
    Mar 6, 2008  - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                     Contact: Alison Lynn (202)225-7772 March 6, 2008                                                              Alison.Lynn@mail.house.gov  Federal Dollars Will Help Provide Primary and Preventive Care for More Patients WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.... More
  • Gambling with America's Energy
    Mar 6, 2008  - Click here to watch the video of this 5 minute floor speech Mr. Speaker, we all spend time with search engines. We all spend time with Google. You know, if you Google the term ``gambling'' you'll get millions of matches. And of course, you can't come to a Google page without seeing the Wikipedia.... More
  • Floor Remarks on H.R. 1424, the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007
    Mar 5, 2008  - Click here to watch the video of Rep. Burgess' floor statement Mr. Speaker, as a physician, I understand the high cost of treating mental illness and substance abuse. I am also personally familiar with how the cost of this care can keep people from receiving the help that they need. But the bill ... More
  • Protecting America: FISA and Military Progress in the Middle East
    Mar 5, 2008  - Click here to watch the video of Rep. Burgess' One Hour Special Order I thank the Speaker for the recognition. It has been an interesting and entertaining hour that we have just been through. I came to the floor tonight to talk a little bit about the Middle East, but after hearing the comments ... More
  • Rep. Burgess and Senator Hutchinson Complete Congressional Delegation Trip to Pakistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan
    Feb 25, 2008  - WASHINGTON –On Sunday, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Michael Burgess (R-TX) returned from a four-day Congressional delegation to Pakistan, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Sen. Hutchison and Rep. Burgess met with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad and then se... More
  • Rep. Burgess Speaks on the House Floor in support of H. Res. 944, honoring Lt. General Honore
    Feb 25, 2008  - Click here to watch the video of Rep. Burgess' statement on the House Floor Mr. Speaker, I will just tell you it's a privilege to stand on the floor here today to hear the testimony of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in tribute to this great American. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to stand... More
  • Rep. Burgess Urges Speaker Pelosi to bring the House Back
    Feb 15, 2008  - Michael C. Burgess, M.D. UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN Representing Texas’ 26th Congressional District   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 15, 2008   Contact: Alison Lynn (202) 225-7772 Alison.Lynn@mail.house.gov   Rep. Burgess Urges Speaker Pelosi to bring the House Back   WASHI... More
  • Flat Tax: Reforming the Tax Code
    Feb 13, 2008  - Click here to watch the video of Rep. Burgess on the House floor Madam Speaker, it's been said over and over again that nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes. I was a practicing physician for over 25 years back in Texas, and I will tell you that sometimes death even seems a litt... More