Press Releases

Burgess, Engel Introduce Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013
May 10, 2013  -Burgess, Engel Introduce Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of Mother’s Day this Sunday, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX-26) and Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY-16) introduced the Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act of 2013. According to the American Diabetes Association, up to 18 percent of ... More

Burgess, Griffin Form Motorcycle Caucus for 113th Congress
May 10, 2013  -Burgess, Griffin Form Motorcycle Caucus for 113th Congress Fourth consecutive Congress that the Motorcycle Caucus has been registered Washington, D.C.-- Representatives Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) and Tim Griffin (AR-02) today announced that the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus (CMC) has been officially registered for the 11... More

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Burgess in the News

Dr. Burgess on Fox Business: The Looming Premium Rate Shock
May 14, 2013  -Dr. Burgess appeared on Fox Business' Varney & Co to discuss the Energy and Commerce Committee report, "The Looming Premium Rate Shock." You can watch the video below. More

Dr. Burgess on MSNBC: IRS Targets Conservative Groups
May 11, 2013  -Dr. Burgess appeared on MSNBC to discuss the IRS targeting conservative groups. You can watch the video below. More

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Weekly Video Addresses

Weekly Video Address: Holding the IRS Accountable
May 17, 2013  -This week Dr. Burgess provides an update on the recent and disturbing actions by the Internal Revenue Service.You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the address click here. More

Weekly Video Address: Benghazi- We Still Don't Have Answers
May 10, 2013  -This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington about the Benghazi cover up. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the address click here. More

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Floor Statements

Dr. Burgess on the Floor: The EPA Continues its War on Asthmatics
May 20, 2013  -Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor about regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's war with asthmatics. You can watch the video below. More

Dr. Burgess on the Floor: Secretary Sebelius Continues to Violate Congressional Authority
May 14, 2013  -Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor about HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius violating the Anti-Defamation and Hatch Act. You can watch the video below. More

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Committee Statements

Dr. Burgess at Committee: The Fiscal Year 2014 Environmental Protection Agency Budget
May 16, 2013  -Dr. Burgess at the Energy and Commerce hearing, The Fiscal Year 2014 Environmental Protection Agency Budget. You can watch the video below. More

Dr. Burgess at Committee: A Continuing Investigation into the Fungal Meningitis Outbreak and Whether It Could Have Been Prevented
April 16, 2013  -Dr. Burgess at the Energy and Commerce hearing, challenging the FDA's Assertion that the Agency Lacked Authority over NECC and Ameridose. You can watch the video below. More

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Blog

Finalists - 2013 “An Artistic Discovery” High School Art Competition
April 9, 2013  -So many talented students submitted artwork for the 2013 “An Artistic Discovery” High School Art Competition. Click here to see all the finalists. More

Unclassified Report on Benghazi Attack
December 20, 2012  -It’s been three months since the attack on the Benghazi consulate that claimed four American lives, including the life of Ambassador Stevens. Since the attack I have pressed the State Department and the Obama Administration for answers. Earlier this week, they finally provided limited information on what happened. An independent... More

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Letters from Dr. Burgess

Letter to Secretary Sebelius
February 14, 2013  -On February 14, Dr. Burgess and three members from the Energy and Commerce Committee sent a letter to Secretary Sebelius on the committee examining a range of programs and issues, including mental health. You can read the letter by clicking on the image below. More

Letter to President Obama
January 24, 2013  -On January 24, 2013, Dr. Burgess and 77 Members of Congress sent a letter to President Obama letting him know their concerns about the gun control proposal he outlined and how it does not fully consider the voices of millions of law-abiding Americans who support the Second Amendment. To read the letter as a PDF document, please ... More

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