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


  • The Health Care Reform that America Needs
    Feb 6, 2008  - Click here to watch the video of this floor speech Madam Speaker, I come to the floor tonight to talk about health care, which we sometimes do in this hour. It's an important subject, and we are going to hear a lot about this over the coming year. We have got a Presidential election that is now i... More
  • Rep. Burgess Wins National Award For Supporting American Families
    Jan 29, 2008  - Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Lewisville) has been recognized as a “True Blue” Member of Congress by FRC Action and Focus on the Family Action for his unwavering commitment to the family. “Families are the backbone of our society. Keeping them safe and strong is my top priority and my voting ... More
  • Rep. Burgess Says Covering Our Kids Is Going To Take More than Hearings and Hot Air
    Jan 29, 2008  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas), M.D., today urged Congress to put politics aside and work together to ensure all Americans have access to affordable, quality health care: “We can keep holding health care reform hearings where we deliver emotional speeches and partisan sound bites about... More
  • Rep. Burgess Says More than Band-Aide Solutions are Needed to Fix the FDA
    Jan 29, 2008  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas), M.D., today urged Congress to work together to apply real problem-solving methods to repair the shortcomings revealed by the latest FDA self-assessment: “I learned in my private medical practice that the only way to truly fix the ailments of my patients ... More
  • Burgess Does Not Support Economic Stimulus Package
    Jan 29, 2008  - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STATEMENT Burgess Does Not Support Economic Stimulus Package Washington, D.C. –Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas), M.D., today voted against the economic stimulus package saying: Tax relief and tax incentives are important tools that can help stimulate eco... More
  • Rep. Burgess Says Congress and President Can Work Together to Do the People’s Business in ‘08
    Jan 28, 2008  - After witnessing President Bush's last State of the Union speech,Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas), M.D., tonight urged Congress to put politics aside and work with the President to find solutions to the challenges facing America in 2008: “Tonight, the President called on Congress to act ... More
  • Rep. Burgess Says Repeated Votes on Bad SCHIP Policy Will Not Make it Good Law
    Jan 23, 2008  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas), M.D., today urged Congress to seize the opportunity to strengthen the State Children’s Health Insurance Plan (SCHIP) for the long-term: “Albert Einstein said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different... More
  • Rep. Burgess Remembers Texas Transportation Chairman Ric Williamson
    Jan 23, 2008  - Click here to watch the video of the floor statement Madam Speaker, I come to the floor of the House this afternoon to remember one of the most dedicated public servants from the State of Texas we lost on December 30 of this year. Ric Williamson was a member of the Texas Transportation Commissi... More
  • Rep. Burgess Honors Martin Luther King, Jr.
    Jan 18, 2008  - STATEMENT   Rep. Burgess Honors Martin Luther King, Jr.   Washington, D.C. –Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas), M.D., today issued the following statement in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. :   “Martin Luther King, Jr., was a giant of a man who has left a giant legacy of courage and cha... More
  • Rep. Burgess Says Patching Transportation Funding Problems by Raising the Gas Tax Wrong Solution at Wrong Time
    Jan 17, 2008  - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              STATEMENT   Rep. Burgess Says Patching Transportation Funding Problems by Raising the Gas Tax Wrong Solution at Wrong Time   Washington, D.C. –Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas), M.D., today urged Congress to recognize t... More