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


  • Is anybody else out there tired of talking about this? - Medicare Physician Payment
    Sep 29, 2006  -   Is anybody else out there tired of talking about this? Over the next nine years, doctors participating in Medicare will face payment cuts of approximately five percent per year. Everyone on the Hill has heard this message again and again – both in the past few weeks and in previous years. I... More
  • Statement on the Passage of the Wright Amendment in Congress
    Sep 29, 2006  -   The following statement may be attributed to U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) concerning the passage of the local compromise concerning the Wright Amendment. The House and Senate have now approved the Wright Amendment Reform Act of 2006: “With the passage of the Wright Am... More
  • Congressman Burgess Meets with Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice
    Sep 28, 2006  - The House GOP Policy Committee held a briefing today with Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice.  She addressed the audience of representatives and then fielded questions.Congressman Michael Burgess discussed the need for better government and cultural expertise exchanges with our inter... More
  • Hearing on Medicare Physician Payment
    Sep 28, 2006  -   Opening Statement of Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. Hearing on Medicare Physician Payment September 27, 2006 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First of all, I would like to thank you for holding this hearing and for your personal interest and involvement in trying to resolve this issue. I... More
  • House Passes Burgess’s Legislation for Infant Mortality Awareness Month
    Sep 28, 2006  -   Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) introduced House Resolution 402 directing Congress to observe September as Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Today, the House of Representatives passed this resolution. “Infant mortality rates are appalling,” said Rep. Michael Burgess. “As ... More
  • Hewlett-Packard Pretexting Scandal
    Sep 28, 2006  -   Statement by the Honorable Michael Burgess, MD Hewlett-Packard Pretexting Scandal September 28, 2006 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for your leadership in investigating this important issue. Today’s hearing is additional evidence of the deceptive practice of pretexting. I am conf... More
  • U.S. Representative Burgess Secure $4 Million for UNT’s ARTI
    Sep 27, 2006  -     Last night, Congressman Michael Burgess secured $4 million for Advanced Research and Technology Initiative (ARTI) at the University of North Texas in Denton. The funding comes from the final conference report for fiscal year 2007 Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations passed by ... More
  • H.R. 5782, The Pipeline Safety Improvement Act Reauthorization
    Sep 27, 2006  -   STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE MARKUP H.R. 5782, The Pipeline Safety Improvement Act Reauthorization September 27, 2006 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Today we will two bills that are vital for the health and safety of our constituents. The... More
  • Sexual Exploitation of Children Over the Internet - Follow Up Issues to the Masha Allen Adoption
    Sep 27, 2006  -   Statement by the Honorable Michael C. Burgess, M.D. Sexual Exploitation of Children Over the Internet: Follow Up Issues to the Masha Allen Adoption September 27, 2006 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for dedication to this important issue. Like my colleagues, I was shocked and ... More
  • Byron Nelson for the Congressional Gold Medal Passes Senate - Onto President
    Sep 27, 2006  -   On May 10, 2006, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4902, Congressman Michael C. Burgess’ bill to award Byron Nelson the Congressional Gold Medal. Today, the U.S. Senate passed S.2491, Senator John Cornyn of Texas’ version of the bill. Now, the will now be sent to President George... More