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


  • The December Burgess Bulletin
    Dec 5, 2006  - 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 y... More
  • Debate on Patient Access, Physician Reimbursement Fix
    Dec 5, 2006  -  Click here to watch the video. Mr. PRICE of Georgia. I am so humbled by the participation of many of our physician colleagues in this hour on the floor of the House today. And Congressman Burgess from Texas has joined us, an individual who has great expertise in the health care arena, a preem... More
  • Statement on the Iraq Study Group’s Possible Recommendations
    Nov 30, 2006  -   From news reports today we learned that the Iraq Study Group may issue the recommendation to the President to begin a phased withdrawal of U.S. combat brigades in Iraq beginning next year. This is the worst kind of recommendation that attempts to bargain away success in Iraq. We must have t... More
  • Burgess Address Public Symposium on "Cyber Safety for Kids" for Parents
    Nov 30, 2006  -   During the first fridge cold snap of this year, Congressman Michael Burgess participated in Liberty Christian’s Public Symposium on "Cyber Safety for Kids" for Parents. The public event featured local and federal leaders in the fight against online predators. Over the past year, Congres... More
  • Transportation Leaders Tackle Planes, Trains and Automobiles at 4th Annual Summit
    Nov 28, 2006  -   Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26), in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation, hosted the 4th Annual 26th Congressional District Transportation Summit. The event highlighted local, state and federal transportation experts and was devoted to discussing and improvi... More
  • Flying this Thanksgiving?
    Nov 21, 2006  -   Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1 3 –1–1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measu... More
  • Burgess to Be Named Policy Committee Vice Chairman
    Nov 17, 2006  -   The newly elected GOP Policy Committee Chairman Thaddeus McCotter (MI-11) has indicated he intends to restructure the committee and name Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) as Vice Chairman. Of Representative Burgess, McCotter said, “Mike’s intelligence and integrity comma... More
  • Burgess Statement on Physician Payment Reform
    Nov 16, 2006  - “Even though the election results changed much of the political landscape in Washington D.C., it did not change the fact that doctors and patients in Medicare face serious cuts next year and for nine years straight starting January 2007 if Congress does not act to stop them.    “There i... More
  • 2007 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Starts TODAY
    Nov 15, 2006  -   The 2007 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment period begins today and continues through December 31, 2006. This means seniors who did not enroll last year can sign-up, and those seniors who already have Medicare prescription drug coverage can change plans without penalty. For more information... More
  • Statement on the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Groundbreaking
    Nov 13, 2006  -   “This morning, distinguished guests and citizens gathered along the National Mall for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial. As our nation proudly recognizes the life and legacy of Dr. King with this Memorial, we are ensuring that his... More