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


  • Cyber Security Challenges at the Department of Energy
    Jun 9, 2006  -   Statement by the Honorable Michael Burgess, MD Cyber Security Challenges at the Department of Energy June 9, 2006 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding this important hearing. In the post 9-11 world that we live in today, our national security has become the most importa... More
  • Statement on the Death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
    Jun 8, 2006  -   U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess today issued the following statement on the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi: “I first want to congratulate our Armed Services and their commitment, through much adversity, to fighting the insurgency in Iraq. Their bravery and fortitude have won freedom... More
  • Rep. Burgess Introduces Bill to Improve Trauma Center Coordination
    Jun 8, 2006  -   Today, Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) introduced H.R. 5555, Trauma Care Planning and Development Act of 2006. The bill works to bring a cohesive and organized method to planning and developing trauma centers. The Senate companion bill, S.265, sponsored by Majority Leader Bill Fris... More
  • Statement on the Current Avian Flu Situation
    Jun 7, 2006  - I wanted to address recent news headlines on the family cluster infected by avian flu in Indonesia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) reports released on May 31 and June 6, the epidemiologic investigation has revealed that the disease is still fairly contained in the Kubu Simbelang Vi... More
  • Discussion Draft of H.R. "Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2005"
    Jun 7, 2006  -   STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Discussion Draft of H.R. "Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2005" June 7, 2006 Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening this hearing this morning. And thanks to our panelists for coming before us today. ... More
  • Rep. Burgess Recognizes Academy Appointees at “Coffee with the Congressman”
    Jun 6, 2006  -   At an informal coffee in Highland Village, Congressman Burgess recently recognized the outstanding young people from the 26th Congressional District who have accepted appointment offers to attend one the of the U.S. Service Academies: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Na... More
  • Rep. Burgess Testifies on Freedom Flat Tax for the
    Jun 6, 2006  -   Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) participated in the House Republican Policy Committee panel discussion on fundamental federal tax reform. “As Americans agonize over their annual tax returns, they can find some solace in the fact that there are strong voices trumpeting thei... More
  • Burgess Votes to Approve Appropriations Bill to Protect Homeland
    Jun 6, 2006  -   Congressman Michael Burgess voted in favor of passage of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2007. The aim of the bill is to appropriate funds to meet urgent security challenges and address the need to better respond to natural disasters. The House bi... More
  • The Burgess Bulletin - June 20006
    Jun 6, 2006  -   The June Burgess Bulletin   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 websi... More
  • The Silicosis Story: Mass Tort Screening and the Public Health
    Jun 6, 2006  -   Statement by the Honorable Michael Burgess, MD The Silicosis Story: Mass Tort Screening and the Public Health June 6, 2006 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for your continued leadership into the investigation of this important public health issue. While today we continue to address... More