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

Stamp Would Raise Additional Funds For Veterans Health Care Services
Burgess bill would create optional first-class stamp

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Lewisville, TX, Nov 10, 2009 - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas), Chairman of the Congressional Health Care Caucus, has introduced H.R. 3942, the Veterans Health Care Stamp Act, to provide additional funding for veteran health care services.

“A Veterans Health Care Stamp would provide the American public with an individual opportunity to help care for our men and women who have served their country honorably through military service,” Burgess said. “With this legislation, we can join together to give back to those who have given so much.”

Under the bi-partisan act, the optional first-class stamp will be available for a slightly higher cost than the first-class rate. The additional funds raised through the purchase of this stamp would be sent to a program within the Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated to increasing veteran’s access to health care. The legislation is supported by the American Red Cross and the Non Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of America.

“The Veterans Health Care Stamp Act is built upon the notion that Americans are a patriotic and proud group that, when given the opportunity, will support the health of our nation’s veterans,” said Burgess. “This bill gives each American the opportunity to directly support America’s bravest men and women.”

Co-Sponsors:
Rep. Robert Brady (D-Pennsylvania)
Rep. Donna Christensen (Virgin Islands)
Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-California)
Rep. Bart Gordon (D-Tennessee)
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona)
Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas)
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-California)
Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-Texas)
Rep. Jim Marshall (D-Georgia)
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minnesota)
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Michigan)
Rep. Ed Pastor (D-Arizona)
Rep. Todd Platts (R-Pennsylvania)
Rep. Illeana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Florida)
Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas)
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois)
Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Virginia)
Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-Kentucky)
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Virginia)


Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and three of its subcommittees: Health, Energy & Environment, and Oversight & Investigations. He is also a member of the bipartisan, bicameral Joint Economic Committee. Prior to becoming a member of Congress in 2002, Congressman Burgess practiced medicine in North Texas for over 25 years.