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


  • National Healthy Start Association Honors Burgess
    Mar 21, 2007  -   The National Healthy Start Association (NHSA), whose members include almost 100 federally funded Healthy Start projects in the United States, promotes community-based maternal and child health programs, particularly those that focus on the reduction of infant mortality, low birthweight and ... More
  • “Perspectives on Climate Change” w/ former Vice President Al Gore
    Mar 21, 2007  -   Vice President Gore, unlike many of my colleagues here on this panel, I did not have the opportunity to serve on this Committee with our first witness today this morning, but I thank you for appearing before us this morning. I'd also like to extend a warm welcome to our second witness, Dr. ... More
  • Increasing Veterans’ Benefits, Burgess Says it is Commonsense
    Mar 21, 2007  -   On March 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three hallmark pieces of legislation aimed at improving and increasing benefits for veterans. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) voted in favor of each piece of legislation. “I found it amazing that these bills were not alrea... More
  • Climate Change: Perspectives of Utility CEOs
    Mar 20, 2007  - Thank you Mr. Chairman, for convening this hearing today. Two weeks ago, this subcommittee we held a hearing on carbon capture and sequestration technology. We heard from a variety of witnesses regarding the status of the technology and what steps must be taken for full-scale deployment; we also ... More
  • Combating Spyware: H.R. 964, The Spy Act
    Mar 15, 2007  -   Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Stearns, and thank you for your leadership in this important matter. I would also like to thank my colleagues Congressman Towns and Congresswoman Bono for introducing this important legislation in which I am a proud original cosponsor. I fully support th... More
  • Climate Change: State and Local Perspectives
    Mar 15, 2007  -   Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing. And I'd like to thank the panel for taking time out of their extremely busy schedules to appear before us today. Some States and regions are moving towards a cap-and-trade scheme for greenhouse gases. Some, like Texas, are not. California i... More
  • Climate Change and Energy Security: Perspectives from the Auto Industry
    Mar 14, 2007  -   Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing. And I'd like to thank the panel for taking time out of their extremely busy schedules to appear before us today. I noted that, in your written statements, all of you appear to be supportive of alternative fueled vehicles, including bi... More
  • Post Katrina Health Care - Continuing Concerns & Immediate Needs in New Orleans Region
    Mar 13, 2007  -   Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for convening this hearing. So much has been written and said about the tragedy and lack of preparedness concerning the hurricane season of 2005, but perhaps most explosive were the issues surrounding Katrina’s devastating blow to the Gulf Coast. While blame can... More
  • Burgess Meets with Yieu Chyan, Intel Science Talent Search Finalist
    Mar 13, 2007  -   Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. congratulates constituent Yieu Chyan, 17, of Denton, in Washington, DC in honor of Yieu’s chemistry research project for the Intel Science Talent Search. The Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS), America’s oldest and most highly regarded pre... More
  • A Visit to Walter Reed
    Mar 12, 2007  -  Video Mr. CARTER. I am going to yield to the good doctor, to my colleague from Texas (Mr. Burgess), and one of those fine medical professionals that we have been talking about that serve here in the United States Congress.    Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman fo... More