Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, joined FOX News - The Faulkner Focus show for a segment on President Biden's cognitive decline and the significant threat it poses to our national security. On White House officials coverup of President Biden's cognitive decline and Chairman Comer's subpoenas to testify before Congress: You knew it, I ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) introduced the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. This bipartisan legislation will increase access to care for American patients in rural areas across Texas and the United States. This bill will also allow... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Budget Committee Health Care Task Force led a roundtable titled “Paying for 21st Century Cures: Examining the Budgetary Effects of Increasing Patient Access to Cell and Gene Therapies.” During the roundtable Chairman Burgess examined the projected impacts to the federal budget as patient access to innovative cell... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, announced Vamika Bangarukathi as the 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner for her oil painting entitled, "Land of My Dreams". Vamika is a rising senior at Hebron High School in Carrollton. This annual congressional competition is open to public, private, and home-schooled high school students in t... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released a statement following the 2024 Presidential Debate. "Tonight’s debate has been a crucial step in the right direction as Americans decide their next leader this November," said Chairman Burgess. "Americans are experiencing loose borders, record high inflation, rise in crime, and internati... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) re-introduced a resolution to designate June 19, 2024 as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day". This resolution will increase awareness about sickle cell disease and encourage further research into early detection and treat... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, released the following statement on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. "The passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 demonstrates our gratitude to our nation’s service members and their families as they defend our country fro... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, announced the Class of 2028 students from the 26th Congressional District who have accepted appointments to attend the United States Service Academies. “I am honored to announce the extraordinary students of the 26th District of Texas who have accepted to serve our country and attend our nation’s servi... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, released the following statement on the retirement of the Rules Committee Staff Director, Kelly Dixon Chambers, after 26 years of service in Congress. "Congratulations to my Rules Committee Staff Director, Kelly Dixon Chambers, who will be retiring after nearly 26 years of dedicated service in t... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's verdict. "I am beyond disappointed in this ridiculous verdict and condemn the clear weaponization of our justice system by the Biden Administration," said Chairman Burgess. "During this trial we have seen on multiple occasions the unfai... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Budget Committee Health Care Taskforce, joined the House Budget Committee hearing on “Breaking Up Health Care Monopolies: Examining the Budgetary Effects of Health Care Consolidation.” During the hearing, Congressman Burgess highlighted the Democrats’ one size-fits-all approach to health care has had detrimental ef... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, joined Spectrum News to discuss his new appointment by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to lead the Rules Committee. During the interview, Chairman Burgess explained the operations and processes of the Committee, as well as highlighted his plan to prioritize legislation that secures the border, strengthens ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, delivered the keynote address at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School commencement ceremony. During the ceremony, Congressman Burgess highlighted the significant role this generation of doctors have in advocating for their patients as they aim to alleviate human suffering. Click HERE for... Read More »
