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


  • Daily Journal: News from Iraq
    Jul 21, 2007  -   21 July 2007 At the third week of July 2007 the story is still a very mixed report. My overall impression from this latest trip is that significant successes have occurred and are likely to continue to occur as far as returning control of the country to the government and delivering it ou... More
  • Daily Journal: Meeting at the ambassador's residence, Baghdad, Iraq
    Jul 21, 2007  -   21 July 2007 Meeting at the ambassador's residence, Baghdad, Iraq At the end of the first day, Saturday, we were invited to the American Embassy to meet with Ambassador Ryan Crocker. We were joined by General David Petraeus and Admiral Fallon. I had previously met Ambassador Crocker... More
  • Committee Statement: Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act
    Jul 19, 2007  -   I thank the chairman for holding this mark-up today. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a killer disease that is not well understood. A registry will hopefully give researchers the information they are lacking and possibly lead to a cure. Children’s vision needs have long been overlooked because ch... More
  • The Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the Nation’s Food Supply?—Part 2
    Jul 17, 2007  -   Thank you Chairman Stupak and Ranking Member Whitfield. With the ever increasing number of recalls, I continue to be extremely concerned with the safety and security of normal household products. While I remain confident that America has the safest food supply in the world, what I am mor... More
  • North Texas Consumers Receive Helpful Tips on Energy Efficiency
    Jul 16, 2007  -   North Texas consumers received a helping handful of energy efficiency tips this past Saturday at the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Summit and Fair hosted by U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess. Over 125 individuals packed the Gateway Center at the University of North Texas to hear energ... More
  • STATE DEPARTMENT: Initial Benchmark Assessment Report on Iraq
    Jul 12, 2007  -  Initial Benchmark Assessment Report on Iraq Released by the White HouseOffice of the Press SecretaryJuly 12, 2007 In Focus: Renewal in Iraq President's Press Conference This report to Congress is submitted consistent with Section 1314 of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina ... More
  • Health Care in America
    Jul 10, 2007  -   HEALTH CARE IN AMERICA The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 18, 2007, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess) is recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the minority leader. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, this evening, I wanted to come to the floor of t... More
  • Floor Debate on FDA Reauthorization
    Jul 10, 2007  - Video of Entire Floor DebateThe following text is only of the remarks made by Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. on the FDA Reauthorization Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Before he leaves, I want to thank Chairman Dingell for his willingness to work with th... More
  • Burgess Announces Federal Relief Funding for Flood Victims
    Jul 9, 2007  -   On Monday, Congressmen Michael Burgess was in Gainesville to announce the good news: an estimated $2.5 million dollars in housing assistance is now available to the six counties crippled by recent floodwaters. FEMA made the announcement Monday that money is available through registration ... More
  • Disaster Recovery Center Opens
    Jul 6, 2007  - DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN: The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Governor*s Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) announced today the opening of two additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to serve those affected by the flooding of June ... More