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


  • The Silicosis Story: Mass Tort Screening and the Public Health Opening Statement
    Jul 26, 2006  - Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for your continued leadership into the investigation of this important public health issue. Today, we continue to address the serious allegations concerning silicosis and mass tort screenings. Our past hearings have focused on doctors and screening companies,... More
  • In Honor of Reverend Richard Kevin Barnard
    Jul 26, 2006  -  Video of Reverend Richard Kevin Barnard's opening prayer and Congressman Burgess' introduction.   Mr. Speaker, today I rise to welcome my pastor, Reverend Richard Kevin Barnard. I am honored Father Barnard is here today to leads us in glory and praise of our Almighty. Reverend Barnard h... More
  • Tackling the Impossible? Physician Payment Overhaul
    Jul 26, 2006  -  Click here to watch the video. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to speak out of order for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I come to the House f... More
  • Medicare Physician Payment Hearing
    Jul 25, 2006  -   Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding today’s hearing. As a physician, I understand how crucial Medicare payments are to the future of healthcare. When I practiced medicine, I remember the financial strain when providing Medicare services cost double what I was being reimbursed... More
  • Rep. Burgess Supports Child Protection Legislation
    Jul 25, 2006  - Today, the House passed H.R. 4472, the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. The legislation protects our nation’s children by improving sex offender registration and notification programs, enhancing law enforcement resources, preventing child exploitation, stopping child pornography a... More
  • Rep. Burgess Hosts New Tele-Town Hall Format
    Jul 25, 2006  -   Last night, Congressman Michael C. Burgess hosted his second telephone town hall, commonly referred to as a “Tele-Town Hall.” It is the latest and greatest of new technology that a Member of Congress can utilize to communicate more effectively with constituents. “It is a fireside chat for... More
  • Rep. Burgess Introduces Legislation H.R. 5866 to Increase Medicare Patient Access
    Jul 24, 2006  -   Today Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), a member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, introduced legislation that would improve Medicare patient access and establish a market-based system for paying doctors. Over the past two decades, doctors have received inadequa... More
  • Rep. Burgess Hosts Re-enlistment Ceremony for Constituent Sergeant First Class James Greig
    Jul 21, 2006  -   Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) hosted Sergeant First Class James Greig and his family for an Oath of Reenlistment Ceremony held in the United States Capitol. Sergeant First Class James Greig of Keller, Texas, joined the U.S. Army nine and a half years ago and complet... More
  • Congressman Burgess Honored for Discouraging Underage Drinking and Drunk Driving
    Jul 19, 2006  -   Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) was one of twenty six Members of the House of Representatives presented with the illustrious “House Award” by The Century Council for his dedication to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking. Congressman Burgess taped a public service an... More
  • Statement on Israel-Lebanon
    Jul 19, 2006  -   Statement on Israel-Lebanon Under the leadership of Hezbollah, an Islamic military political party whose platform has consistently called for the destruction of Israel, Lebanon has been become an arena for its two extremist neighbors Syria and Iran to incite a war. The kidnapping of two ... More