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


  • Combating Pretexting: H.R. 936, Prevention of the Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act
    Mar 9, 2007  -   Thank you, Chairman Dingell and Ranking Member Barton, and thank you for your leadership in this important matter. I am a proud cosponsor of H.R. 936, and fully support this hearing. Last year, we had numerous hearings on pretexting in the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, and we a... More
  • The Environmental Protection Agency's Budget Request for Fiscal year 2008
    Mar 8, 2007  -   One of my most important responsibilities as a Member of Congress is to ensure that my constituents' tax dollars are being spent wisely. It is for that reason that I look forward to the ongoing debate about our national funding priorities. Administrator Johnson, thank you for appearing b... More
  • Climate Change: Are Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Human Activities Contributing to a Warming of the Planet
    Mar 7, 2007  -   Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for convening this hearing. I think informative hearings, such as this morning's science hearing, are extremely helpful -- indeed, essential -- to the legislative process. I am glad that we were able to reschedule this hearing, which was canceled due to an ic... More
  • “Carbon Capture and Sequestration: An Overview”
    Mar 6, 2007  -   Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee Hearing: “Carbon Capture and Sequestration: An Overview” March 6, 2007 Thank you, Mr. Chairman for convening today's hearing on carbon capture and sequestration. As we've begun to debate the issue of global climate change, there has been a lot of ... More
  • Hearing on Medicare Physician Payment - March 6, 2007 Hearing
    Mar 6, 2007  -   Before he retired as chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan spoke to a group of us about the future of entitlement programs in this country.  He didn’t lament the ability of the U.S. government to meet its financial commitment to seniors, but he was extremely concerned whether ... More
  • Dr. Michael Ellis DeBakey, Father of Cardiovascular Surgery
    Mar 5, 2007  -  Video   The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess) is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor of the House tonight to ask my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 1154. This bill designates a ... More
  • Flat Tax, HR 1040
    Mar 5, 2007  -  Video    I see that my friend and colleague from Texas, the wonderful doctor, whom I seek his counsel quite often, especially on these technical issues, has arrived on the floor. I would be happy to yield as much time as the doctor from Texas (Mr. Burgess), would consume. &nb... More
  • “Covering the Uninsured Through the Eyes of a Child”
    Mar 1, 2007  -   Opening Statement Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health “Covering the Uninsured Through the Eyes of a Child” March 1, 2007 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I’d like to start by saying how very sorry I am that my friend and colleague, Charlie Norwood, is no longer with us. He was a gre... More
  • The March Burgess Bulletin
    Mar 1, 2007  -   Please do not respond to this email. To contact Congressman Burgess, use the "Write Your Rep" service. If you would to be removed from our email distribution list, please click here. This link will redirect you to the main page of the congressional website where you can remove your email add... More
  • Lack of Diversity in Leadership Positions in NCAA Collegiate Sports
    Feb 28, 2007  -   Statement by the Honorable Michael Burgess, MD Lack of Diversity in Leadership Positions in NCAA Collegiate Sports February 28, 2007 Thank you Chairman Rush and Ranking Member Stearns. This is my first hearing with this subcommittee, and I consider it an honor and privilege to be here t... More