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


  • Growth, Opportunity, Competition -- America Goes to Work
    Jun 28, 2006  -   STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE HEARING Growth, Opportunity, Competition -- America Goes to Work June 28, 2006 Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening this hearing this morning. And thank you, Mr. Secretary, for appearing before us today. The De... More
  • Making the Internet Safe for Kids: The Role of ISPs and Social Networking Sites
    Jun 27, 2006  -   Statement by the Honorable Michael C. Burgess, M.D. Making the Internet Safe for Kids: The Role of ISPs and Social Networking Sites June 27, 2006 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for having this important series of hearings. Since we have started this intense investigation on ... More
  • Rep. Burgess Supports Cost-of-Living Increase for Vets
    Jun 27, 2006  -   Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) voted in favor of passing H.R. 4843, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2006. The bill passed the House of Representative 408-0. “Recognizing the natural cycle that prices and expenses have risen, it was... More
  • Rep. Burgess Reviews Classified information on Iraqi Chemical Munitions
    Jun 26, 2006  -   Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess reviewed the classified version of concerning the Review of Secret Documents on Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction in a secure setting in the U.S. Capitol. Some of the information is declassified and has been included on the document under “associated fi... More
  • Rep. Burgess Urges Families to Review Student Loan Consolidation Before July 1
    Jun 26, 2006  -   In Fiscal Year 2006, more than $60 billion in federal student loans will be distributed to approximately 8 million student borrowers. For loans that were disbursed on or after July 1, 1998, but before July 1, 2006, new higher interest rates will go into effect on July 1, 2006. To lock in cu... More
  • Rep. Burgess Hosts Gov. Romney for a Discussion on Revolutionizing Health Care
    Jun 26, 2006  -   Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) hosted Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney at a meeting of the House Republican Policy Committee in Washington. On the agenda was a detailed discussion of Governor Romney’s new health care legislation that works to provide affordable, quali... More
  • Special Order: Avian Flu
    Jun 26, 2006  -  Click here to watch the video. I thought it was important to come to the floor and talk about an issue that pops up from time to time on our news shows and the American consciousness, and that is the issue of avian flu, or the bird flu.    Mr. Speaker, as far as a little back... More
  • Burgess Language in Health Centers Renewal Act, Works to Lower Infant Mortality
    Jun 23, 2006  -   This past week, the House passed legislation to reauthorize the Health Centers Renewal Act which ensures health centers are open to all in a community regardless of their ability to pay. The centers provide access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care services. The community he... More
  • UPDATED: 2006 Disaster Declarations for the 26th Congressional District
    Jun 22, 2006  -   Drought Situation - June 2006USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN TEXAS AS NATURAL DISASTER AREAS Decision Allows Farmers and Ranchers to Apply for USDA AssistanceWASHINGTON, June 22, 2006 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated three counties in Texas as primary natural disaster areas, mak... More
  • Rep. Burgess Votes Yes to Provide Permanent Death Tax Relief
    Jun 22, 2006  -   The House of Representatives today approved H.R. 5638, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief Act of 2006, which will provide permanent estate tax and gift tax relief for millions of Americans. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) voted in favor of passage. The estate tax, also known as th... More