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


  • UPDATE: Consumer Product Safety Commission Toy Recalls
    Sep 5, 2007  -   The following statement may be attributed to Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26): “Unfortunately the trend seems to be continuing, and once again we are faced with five additional child product recalls that were manufactured in the People’s Republic of China. As a member of the ... More
  • Floor Discussion on Recent Success in Iraq
    Sep 5, 2007  -   VIDEO A gentleman who's been to Iraq six times, Dr. Burgess from Texas, another physician, a healer, a member of the Commerce Committee with extraordinary perspective from six separate visits to Iraq in country. I yield him such time as he may consume, hoping to get the other gentleman from... More
  • In Memory of The Honorable Paul Gillmor
    Sep 5, 2007  -   Video of Tribute Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank him for convening this resolution this evening and I thank the Ohio delegation for allowing me to be part of this remembrance of the life of our friend Paul Gillmor. Like everyone else, I was shocked and saddened th... More
  • Information from Iraq
    Sep 4, 2007  -  VIDEO Mr. CARTER. I told everybody about that trip to Iraq. The man who led that trip to Iraq is here, Congressman MIKE BURGESS, one of my classmates, came into Congress with me. He is from the great State of Texas, the northern part of our State, from the Dallas-Ft. Worth-Denton area. &nbs... More
  • SCHIP Battles Ahead
    Sep 4, 2007  -  VIDEO Mr. Speaker, I wanted to come to the floor of the House this evening and do as I do many times late in the day after the official business of Congress has concluded and talk a little bit about health care. Health care is going to be one of the things that we hear about a lot over the ... More
  • Hurricane Dean: News & Travel Updates for the State of Texas
    Aug 20, 2007  - National Hurricane Center: Hurricane DEANFederal Emergency Management Agency's Preparations for Hurricane Dean (Texas)Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management "SITUATION REPORT"How to Prepare to Evacuate & Evacuation MapsTexas Travel Information Center (800) 452-9292Texas Department of ... More
  • Letter to the Editor (Dallas Morning News) Recall/FDA
    Aug 9, 2007  -   Every time you open the newspaper you learn about another food or product safety recall. It appears that the overwhelming majority of these dangerous products originate from a certain country. The culprit is obvious, yet our lethargic regulator has been unable to safeguard our citizens. ... More
  • The August Burgess Bulletin
    Aug 7, 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 North Texas Consumers Receive Helpful Tips on Energy Efficiency North Texas consumers receiv... More
  • Do You Call the EPA to Change Your Light Bulb, Maybe You Should
    Aug 6, 2007  - Written for The Hill's Blog I feel compelled to educate both Members and the general public about mercury safety issues conspicuously missing from the so called energy bill. Sadly, the Rules Committee decided my amendment was not made in order. But I am not deterred from making certain my amendment... More
  • Mercury in Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
    Aug 4, 2007  - Rep. Burgess demands that Congress protect children and sensitive persons from the risk of mercury exposure. Mercury is a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful to children and is an essential component of all Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL) currently available. The Democrats "Gree... More