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


  • Burgess Introduces Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Modernization Act of 2007
    Feb 14, 2007  -   Bill Title: Medicare Quality Improvement Organization Modernization Act of 2007 Sponsor: U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) Introduced: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 Status: Introduced in the House. Why it is needed: In 2006, the Institutes of Medicine made several recomme... More
  • “Covering the Uninsured Through the Eyes of a Child”
    Feb 14, 2007  -   Opening Statement Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health “Covering the Uninsured Through the Eyes of a Child” February 14, 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... More
  • The Adequacy of the FDA to Assure the Safety of Drug Supply
    Feb 13, 2007  -   The Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee held a hearing today on The Adequacy of FDA to Assure the Safety of the Drug Supply. Today’s hearing was only a preliminary hearing in which FDA whistleblowers informed the Committee of their observations of the approval process of the drug Ketek.... More
  • Burgess Introduces SCHIP Equity Act
    Feb 13, 2007  -   Bill Title: H.R. 1013, SCHIP Equity Act Sponsor: U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) Introduced: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Status: Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Why it is needed: State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was created by Congress i... More
  • Hearing on FY08 Budget on Energy
    Feb 8, 2007  -   STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE HEARING February 8, 2007 “Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Proposal” Mr. Chairman, Thank you for convening this hearing today. One of my most important responsibilities as a Member of Congress is ... More
  • Burgess Redintroduces Biodiesel Credit Tax Legislation
    Feb 8, 2007  -   H.R. 927, Biodiesel Tax Credit Sponsor: Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) Introduced: February 8, 2007 Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means Why it is needed: Today the U.S. imports nearly 60% of its oil and this number is expected to increase to 75... More
  • Burgess Tackles Energy Issues with Biodiesel Amendment
    Feb 8, 2007  - Biodiesel Amendment Floor DebateFry-to-Fuel Floor DiscussionArguing for a more stringent environmental standard... More
  • Doctors Discuss Advancements in Amniotic Stem Cell Research
    Feb 7, 2007  -   U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) met today with Dr. Anthony Atala of Wake Forest University who has most recently gained media attention for his discovery of amniotic stem cells. Amniotic stem cells are obtained from the fluid surrounding the baby in the womb or from the pla... More
  • The February Burgess Bulletin
    Feb 6, 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
  • Hearing on FY 2008 HHS Budget
    Feb 6, 2007  -   Opening Statement Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) Hearing on FY 2008 HHS Budget House Energy and Commerce Committee Thank you Mr. Chairman. Today I am glad that we have Secretary Leavitt here to discuss the 2008 HHS Budget. I would like to talk about two items that I believe are pa... More