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


  • Burgess Bill Works to Insurance Families Stay Together
    Jan 10, 2007  -   The following statement may be attributed to U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) concerning the introduction of his bill, H.R. 377, Insuring Families for Their Future Act on January 10, 2007: “Families are the cornerstone of our society. It is our families that we turn to i... More
  • Why the Government SHOULD NOT Negotiate Drug Prices
    Jan 8, 2007  - Why the Government SHOULD NOT Negotiate Drug Prices  (The Hill's CongressBlog) The government successfully negotiating drug prices is about as probable as a Florida Gator fan wearing an Ohio State jersey to tonight’s championship football game. If naysayers of the current market-based syst... More
  • Statement on the opening of the 110th Congress
    Jan 7, 2007  - "History is often a part of everyday life in Washington, DC, but as we begin this beautiful Thursday morning, I look forward to taking the oath of office for the third time as the U.S. Representative of the 26th Congressional District of Texas. "Today we begin the 110th Congress. I look forward t... More
  • The January Burgess Bulletin
    Jan 3, 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
  • Burgess Receives Special Recognition for Legislative Achievements from Children’s Medical Center of Dallas
    Dec 13, 2006  -   On Tuesday, December 12, 2006, U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX 26) was honored at a luncheon hosted by the Children's Medical Center of Dallas at their Annual Recognition for Lawmakers. Children's Legislative Initiatives Nurturing Children (LINC) identifies and recognizes... More
  • Statement on the Ethics Committee Concerning Foley
    Dec 12, 2006  -   I was deeply concerned about the House Ethics Committee report recently released concerning former Rep. Mark Foley. After repeated attempts, by several individuals to report his activities, the valid concerns about Rep. Foley’s contact with House Pages were never adequately investigated. Al... More
  • Burgess Supports Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006
    Dec 11, 2006  -   In the early morning hours of Saturday, December 9th, Representative Michael Burgess (R-TX 26) voted in favor of the passage of H.R. 6111, the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, at the busy end of the 109th Congress. As part of the usual last minute flurry of activity before Congress... More
  • Burgess Supports Drought Bill Heading for Bush’s Signature
    Dec 7, 2006  -   Representative Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) was a cosponsor of H.R. 5136, National Integrated Drought Information System Act of 2006 (NIDIS). This bill was introduced by fellow North Texan Representative Ralph Hall on April 6, 2006. H.R. 5136 passed the House of Representatives on September 2... More
  • Statement on Physician Fix Language
    Dec 7, 2006  -   “Although I’m glad an agreement was successfully reached between the House and Senate on a physician fix and Medicare relief package, I am still disappointed that we have asked doctors, yet again, to wait for an actual long-term solution to their reimbursement problem. “A provision allow... More
  • Statement on the Recommendations of the Iraq Study Group
    Dec 6, 2006  -   “Our presence in Iraq is a critical component of the War on Terror. Today’s recommendations by the Iraq Study Group are aimed at returning the United States to its place as the watchdog of democracy and freedom for people all over the world. “The most critical component of the recommenda... More