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


  • Burgess Speaks on House Floor in Support of the Goals and Ideals of the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
    Feb 5, 2007  -   U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) spoke of the House of Representatives floor on February 5, 2007 in support of H. Con. Res. 35. As a cosponsor of the legislation, Congressman Burgess had this to say: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Concurrent Resolution 35... More
  • Burgess Supports the Goals and Ideals of the National Consumer Protection Week
    Feb 5, 2007  -   Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of House Resolution 94, recognizing National Consumer Protection Week. The Energy and Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over consumer protection and is a major component of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.    This ... More
  • Continuing Security Concerns at Los Alamos National Laboratory (O&I Committee Opening Statement)
    Jan 30, 2007  -   The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation held another hearing regarding ongoing security concerns at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Unfortunately there have been many security breaches at Los Alamos, and this committee has actively pursued their role as investigato... More
  • Burgess Earns National Association of Manufacturers Legislative Excellence Award
    Jan 29, 2007  -   United States Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) has earned the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) “Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence” based on the strength of his legislative record during the 109th Congress. Congressman Michael Burgess received the awar... More
  • Burgess Remarks on President Bush's State of the Union Address 2007
    Jan 24, 2007  - U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. commented on the State of the Union Address on the following programs.  Please click on each individual link to access the file. Jon-David Wells Show01/23/2007 State of the Union (Preview)Jeff Bolten Show01/24/2007 State of the Union Mark Davis Sh... More
  • Burgess Addresses National Automobile Dealers on North Texas Energy Conservation
    Jan 23, 2007  -   Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) spoke at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) ENERGY STAR event during the District of Columbia’s annual Auto Show. NADA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that they have joined the Energy Star Challenge an... More
  • Burgess Joins New Anti-Terrorism Caucus
    Jan 18, 2007  -   U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) joined the newly formed, bipartisan, the Congressional Anti-Terrorism Caucus co-chaired by fellow North Texas Member, Rep. Kay Granger. “Since 9/11, the term “terrorist” has been bantered about by the media,” said Rep. Michael Burgess. “Bu... More
  • Negotiating Medicare Part D
    Jan 12, 2007  -   Negotiation Medicare Part D (Click here to watch video)U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26)Vice Chairman, Republican Policy Committee (Opening Remarks – Friday, January 12, 2007) Addressing America’s Challenge Does ideological purity trump sound public policy? Of cou... More
  • Medicare Part D - Special Order
    Jan 11, 2007  -   Medicare Part D (click here for video)U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26)Vice Chairman, Republican Policy Committee(Special Order – Thursday, January 11, 2007) In the process of the first 100 hours, and I don't know where we are now, in my count it is about 44 hours into it, ... More
  • Burgess Retains Seat on Powerful House Committee
    Jan 10, 2007  - U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) continues his service as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 110th Congress. He has been selected to sit on four subcommittees including the Heath; Energy and Air Quality; Oversight and Investigations; and Commerce, Trade and ... More