Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Budget Committee Health Care Task Force, Representatives Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), and Troy Nehls (R-TX) reintroduced legislation to permanently extend telehealth services for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Current Medicare telehealth flexibilities for FQHCs and RHCs, previously extended by Congress under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, will expire on December 31, 2024. Click HERE for bill text. “Access to telehealth services is a c... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Budget Committee Health Care Task Force, joined House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) in sending a letter to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting an investigation into the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) and its effect on the federal budget. Click HERE for the full letter. On the costly effect of CMMI on the federal budget: Increases in federal spending on health care in the United States—including Medicare and Medicaid—con... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, joined the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee in questioning Secretary Xavier Becerra of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the Fiscal Year 2025 Department of HHS Budget. Chairman Burgess highlighted the Biden Administration's failed attempts of enhancing the wellbeing of Americans and questioned Secretary Becerra on what the Administration is doing to curb health care consolidation, preserve independent practices and small providers, and address high health care costs.... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Rules released the following statement on the passage of the security supplemental package. "President Biden’s failed strategy of ‘peace through weakness’, does not work," said House Rules Committee Chairman Burgess. "The United States must stand behind our allies as they face a dark new world. Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine are all confronting emboldened adversaries who threaten their continued existence. Today, I voted to support the security supplemental package that will counter the viole... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee hosted and delivered opening remarks at the annual Emergency Preparedness Summit and Fair in Hickory Creek, Texas. During the Emergency Preparedness Summit and Fair, Texans learned how to prepare for severe weather and unexpected emergencies in North Texas. Joining Congressman Burgess were emergency professionals from Hickory Creek Police Department, Lake Cities Fire Department, Lake Dallas ISD, and the Denton County Office of Emergency Management, as well as local, state, and federal officia... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Speaker Mike Johnson named Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) as the Chairman of the House Rules Committee. Congressman Burgess released the following statement. "I am beyond grateful to serve as the Chairman of the House Rules Committee, and I do not take this appointment lightly," said Congressman Burgess. "For the remainder of the year, I am strongly dedicated to keep prioritizing policies that benefit the American people. It is an honor to lead my fellow members in the Rules Committee as we examine each piece of legislation before it reaches the House of ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Budget Committee Health Care Task Force co-hosted and spoke at the annual North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum in Carrollton, Texas, which had over 700 students joining. During the forum, representatives from the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board, and ROTC branches spoke on the excellent educational opportunities available to qualified young men and women wh... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Budget Committee Health Care Task Force, and the Congressional Doctors Caucus members sent a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging them to take immediate action after the Change Healthcare ransomware attack on February 21st. The letter urges CMS to hold those responsible for the attack accountable, address vulnerabilities the breach revealed, and ensure America’s providers receive support and information in an efficient manner. “It is imperative that providers, patients, health sys... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Budget Committee Health Care Task Force, spoke at the McGovern Medical School 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award Ceremony and received the UT Health Houston Distinguished Alumni Award. Since 1987, the Distinguished Alumni Award honors alumni of the McGovern Medical School who made significant contributions in medical science education, prevention, or treatment of disease. "With much gratitude, it is my highest honor to accept the UT Health Houston Distinguished Alumni Award," said Congressman Burgess. "UT Healt... Read More »
Dear Friend, House Republicans concluded another productive week in session. I started the week by joining a Ways and Means Committee field hearing in Denton, Texas on enhancing access to health care services, specifically to emergency services in rural areas of our nation. During the hearing, I highlighted the severe shortage of physicians and emergency health providers in Texas. I also had the opportunity to question the witnesses on what Congress can do to ensure patients have access to timely emergency medical treatment. I was glad to hear from the witnesses and host the Ways and Means Com... Read More »
