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


  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission Delivers the ABCs of Toy Safety
    Nov 20, 2007  - From the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website:  NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 20, 2007Release #08-086 CPSC Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Deliver... More
  • MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Burgess Brings Together National and Local Leaders to Tackle Transportation
    Nov 20, 2007  -     MEDIA ADVISORY Congressman Burgess Brings Together National and Local Leaders to Tackle Transportation Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX), in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation, will host the 5th Annual Texas’ 26th Congressional District ... More
  • FAA Website Provides Real-Time Airport Information for Travelers
    Nov 19, 2007  -  Travelers can find airport delay information for their departure and destination airports this holiday season by visiting a special Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website. “We want to help provide consumers with a better travel experience by enabling them to know what to expect before... More
  • Burgess introduces legislation to reform the Congressional health benefits program
    Nov 16, 2007  -   Yesterday Congressman Michael Burgess (R-Texas) introduced H.R. 4190, a bill that would disqualify members of Congress and their families from the Federal employees health benefits program. “I believe that before members of Congress can even attempt to reform America’s health care system... More
  • The Burgess November Bulletin
    Nov 15, 2007  -     Please do not respond to this email. To contact Congressman Burgess, use the "Write Your Rep" service. If you want to be removed from our email distribution list, please click here. NEWS   H.R. 4116, the Veterans Healthcar... More
  • Congressman Burgess offers two amendments to H.R. 4040, the Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act
    Nov 15, 2007  -   Today the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection held  markup to consider two bills, H.R. 4040, the Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act, and H.R. 1216, the Cameron Gulbransen Kids and Cars Safety Act of 2007. Congressman Michael Burgess, (R-Texas) offered... More
  • Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Markup Opening Statement: H.R. 4040 and H.R. 1216
    Nov 15, 2007  - Thank you, Mr. Chairman and I thank the Chairman of the full committee who is exactly right, this will be recorded as a bright spot in the work of this committee this year. I want to thank Ranking Member Stearns for bringing the bill to this committee. I am a cosponsor of the bill, and I would lik... More
  • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Burgess amendment aimed at improving awareness of product recalls for second-hand retailers is accepted
    Nov 15, 2007  -   Burgess amendment aimed at improving awareness of product recalls for second-hand retailers is accepted After a summer of recall after recall of consumer products, do you ever wonder if that purchase from your local second-hand store was actually one that should have been removed from the... More
  • Health Care in America
    Nov 14, 2007  -   Click here to view the videoI thank the Speaker. The hour is late, the time is short. I do want to talk a little bit about health care this evening. Maybe, Mr. Speaker, in order to clear the air from the last 40 minutes, let's start off with a Bible verse. Let's start off reading from the Ol... More
  • Congressman Burgess attends Clean Diesel Technology reception
    Nov 14, 2007  -   The Diesel Technology Forum hosted a reception November 14, 2007 in Washington, D.C., celebrating the one year anniversary of the arrival of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX) visited the Clean Diesel Technology reception and spoke with industry leaders. The Diese... More