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


  • America’s Will Suffers a Cut Too Deep
    Aug 3, 2007  - The following statement may be attributed to U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26): "North Texans saw injustice when the will of the people of Farmer’s Branch to stand up for their rights as citizens against illegal immigration was overridden by a federal court. Last night, Democratic... More
  • Safety of Bridges in Texas
    Aug 3, 2007  -   Congressman Michael C. Burgess has talked with officials at the Texas Department of Transportation concerning the viability and safety of bridges all over Texas. He asked for a recap of information to be able to provide for his constituents and specifically asked about bridges throughout the... More
  • Watch America's Will Be Stifled
    Aug 2, 2007  - Watch the vote be taken Listen closely to the statement saying that the Parliamentarian does not run the House Floor.   More
  • Burgess Brings Amendment Forward to Prevent Future Tragedies
    Aug 1, 2007  -   U. S. Rep. Michael Burgess was pleased that his amendment to the H.R. 1721, The Pool and Spa Safety Act, was included during the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection mark-up on Capitol Hill today. The subcommittee was considering a series of bills aimed to enhance public ... More
  • SCHIP Floor Debate
    Aug 1, 2007  -   On the right are the pages of the Congressional Record for the House of Representatives on August 1, 2007 concerning the remarks by Congressman Michael C Burgess, M.D. on the reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Plan.  The reauthorization, up against a September dead... More
  • Commerce Trade Consumer Protection Markup
    Jul 31, 2007  -   Thank you, Chairman Rush and Ranking Member Stearns. I am pleased that this committee continues to take an active role in trying to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our children. As a parent, physician, and Congressman, I firmly believe that our children’s safety and security should be the ... More
  • CHAMP Act Mark-Up
    Jul 26, 2007  -   It’s Christmas in July. By legislative standards, this bill is a Christmas tree, fully bedecked with ornaments, tinsel, and even a star on top. This 465 page bill was unveiled to this committee in the wee hours of Wednesday morning and I’ll be honest with you I have only a modest understandin... More
  • Floor Discussion on Iraq
    Jul 24, 2007  - Madam Speaker, I come to the floor of the House tonight having just returned from the country of Iraq yesterday afternoon. And even given the lateness of the hour, I wanted to come address the House because there are some issues that are, in fact, very timely and time-sensitive, and I thought it was... More
  • Daily Journal: Dr. Abdul Sultan -- Acting Minister of Health
    Jul 22, 2007  - 22 July 2007 Dr. Abdul Sultan -- Acting Minister of Health The delegation met with Dr. Abdul Sultan who is the acting Minister of Health. He expressed his appreciation to the delegation for coming to Iraq at this difficult time. He felt it demonstrated a proof of the interest of the Congress o... More
  • Daily Journal: Dr. Hussein Sharistani -- Iraq Minister of Oil
    Jul 22, 2007  - 22 July 2007 Dr. Hussein Sharistani -- Iraq Minister of Oil A meeting with Dr. Hussein Sharistani was arranged in the Cabinet room of the Prime Minister's residence. Dr. Sharistani is a Harvard graduate and was named the Minister of Oil a little over a year ago. In fact, during my last visit i... More