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


  • Discussion Drafts concerning Energy Efficiency, Smart Electricity Grid, Energy Policy Act of 2005 Title XVII Loan Guarantees, and Standby Loans for Coal-to-Liquids Projects
    May 24, 2007  - Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I'd also like to thank you for your willingness to work with the minority as we craft energy independence legislation. We've had a number of hearings over the last few months, including one on Smart Grid and another on the Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program. ... More
  • Comments on the Price Gouging
    May 23, 2007  -  Video from the floor I have grave concerns about the Stupak bill, specifically regarding its lack of clarity in defining "unconscionable." I believe that this ambiguous term could lead to severe supply shortages in a time of emergency. Under this proposal, a gasoline station owner could r... More
  • Burgess Introduces Biodiesel CAFE Credit
    May 23, 2007  -   Today, U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) introduced H.R. 2454, legislation to encourage the manufacturing of cars that run on a 20% biodiesel-to-gasoline (B20) fuel mix. Right now, the United States imports nearly 60% of its oil and this number is expected to increase to ... More
  • Programs Effecting Safety and Innovation in Pediatric Therapies
    May 22, 2007  - Today, this subcommittee will discuss some of the smaller but not inconsequential issues related to reauthorizing PDUFA and MDUFMA: kids. When it comes to children, drugs can react differently than they might in adults and medical devices have to need to fit in their small bodies. As one of the witn... More
  • Gas Prices, Oil Company Profits and the American Consumer
    May 22, 2007  - First, I want to thank the Chairman for convening this hearing today. I think the subject of high gasoline prices in an important one; indeed, my wallet is a little lighter every week after I fill up my car at the gas pump. This morning we are here to discuss gasoline price gouging. This is a... More
  • Bolster Private Sector Health Care
    May 22, 2007  -   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. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I am coming to the floor tonight, like I have so often in recent weeks, to talk a little bit about health care i... More
  • Burgess Statement Bell Helicopter
    May 18, 2007  -   Today, U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. made the following statement:   “I believe that the Army made the right decision by staying with Bell Helicopter to continue producing the Army’s new Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter.  This platform is vital to our soldiers.&nbs... More
  • Burgess Statement on Immigration Deal
    May 17, 2007  -   Today, U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. made the following statement: “I find it earth shattering that the Senate would design legislation, behind closed doors, without input, and then plan to force it through both Houses of Congress. “This issue is of critical importa... More
  • Burgess Discusses the Budget and Medical Liability
    May 16, 2007  -   Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I want to talk about something that really may be a fairly small part when we talk about the overall $2.99 trillion Federal budget. But in the Republican budget, in the minority's budget, that was not passed when we did our budgetary wor... More
  • Protecting Our Children: Current Issues in Consumer Product Safety
    May 15, 2007  - I think it’s fair to say that the safety and welfare of children is a top priority for every single member of this subcommittee, and probably every single person in this room. Most of us are parents, some of us are even grandparents, and no one would ever want to see a child get hurt. The internal i... More