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


  • Internet Data Brokers and Pretexting: Who has Access to Your Private Records?
    Jun 21, 2006  -   Statement by the Honorable Michael Burgess, MD Internet Data Brokers and Pretexting: Who has Access to Your Private Records? June 21, 2006 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for having this important hearing. Our committee has worked diligently to protect our constituents and their p... More
  • Statement on the Delay of the VRA Vote
    Jun 21, 2006  -   Today, The Leadership of the House of Representatives has postponed a scheduled to reauthorization of Voting Rights Act of 1965. The following statement may be attributed to Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26): “The Voting Rights Act has benefited our country for over 40 years. T... More
  • Mark-Up of Energy Legislation - Opening Statement
    Jun 20, 2006  -   STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE MARKUP – Energy Legislation June 20, 2006 Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank you for holding today's mark-up. This morning we will consider a number of non-controversial pieces of legislation. I am espe... More
  • U.S. Representative Burgess Brings an Additional $4 Million to UNT’s ARTI
    Jun 20, 2006  - U.S. Representative Burgess Brings an Additional $4 Million to UNT’s ARTI Today, 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 fiscal year 2007 Department of Defense (DoD... More
  • Multi-Health Care Legislation Mark-Up & FQHC Amendment
    Jun 15, 2006  -   Opening Statement Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. Energy and Commerce Full Committee Mark Up Multi-Health Care Legislation Mark-Up June 15, 2006 I am supportive of the bills we have before the full committee today. These bills will maintain access to health care, improve the ... More
  • Wright Amendment Agreement
    Jun 15, 2006  - Earlier today, the Mayors of Fort Worth and Dallas, along with Herbert Kelleher (Chairman of the Board, Southwest Airlines), Daniel Garton (Executive Vice President – Marketing, American Airlines) and Jeffrey Fegan (Chief Executive Officer, DFW International Airport) announced in a joint statement... More
  • The Update on Iraq
    Jun 15, 2006  -   The last few weeks has certainly seen a great deal written about the conflict in Iraq. The middle of next month will see the third popular election held in the country of Iraq this year. Stay the course -- or pull out now. These seem to be the two recurrent themes debated in the Halls of ... More
  • Human Tissue Samples: NIH Research Policies and Practices
    Jun 13, 2006  -   Statement by the Honorable Michael Burgess, MD Human Tissue Samples: NIH Research Policies and Practices June 13, 2006 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for your continued leadership into the investigation of another important public health issue. During my tenure in Congress, I... More
  • In Recognition of Lance Corporal Ryan S. Miller’s Service
    Jun 13, 2006  -   The Honorable Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) Tuesday, June 13, 2006 Extension of Remarks In Recognition of Lance Corporal Ryan S. Miller’s Service Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Lance Corporal Ryan S. Miller, United States Marine Corps, for receiving a Certificate of Appreciation... More
  • Burgess Votes for Emergency Bill to Fund Hurricane Relief, War on Terror
    Jun 13, 2006  -   Burgess Votes for Emergency Bill to Fund Hurricane Relief, War on Terror House Republicans Act to Restrain Unnecessary Spending WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) voted alongside House Republicans for passage of the conference report on the Emergency Supplemental A... More