WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Veterans Day, Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, honored five Veterans with the 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation at the Highland Village Business Association’s ‘Salute Our Veterans’ Luncheon. Chairman Burgess also spoke at the Denton County Veterans Day Ceremony on the Denton Square.
“Our veterans are… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement after the passage of the HEALTH Panel Act through the House Budget Committee.
Congressman Burgess and Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) introduced H.R. 9686, the HEALTH Panel Act which will give authority back to the House and the Senate to appoint the Panel of Health Advisors in… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL) introduced a resolution that designates September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
“Sickle cell disease has taken a toll on our nation for far too long,” said Chairman Burgess. “This bill will increase awareness about sickle cell disease and encourage further research… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, spoke on the House of Representatives floor on the Building Chips in America Act and released the following statement following the passage of the bill.
“The passage of the Building Chips in America Act on the House of Representatives floor today is a great first step in the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, hosted students from University of Texas at Dallas in his Rules Committee office.
During the meeting, Chairman Burgess highlighted his tenure in Congress and the health care legislation that he is championing for the remainder of his term.… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, joined The Texas Tribune for a profile piece interview to discuss his decision for leaving Congress, how the Texas delegation has changed, and the path moving forward for health care.
Exit interview: Michael Burgess on leaving Congress, how the Texas delegation has… Read more »
Washington, D.C. -Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, hosted an annual Energy Efficiency Summit and Fair in Fort Worth, Texas. Joining Congressman Burgess for informational sessions and panels were representatives from the Dallas Builders Association, Vistra Energy, and CoServ.
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released a statement following the resignation announcement of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.
"Kimberly Cheatle, as head of the U.S. Secret Service, had one job! Under her leadership, the failure of the Secret Service in its sole mission to protect the former… Read more »
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… 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… Read more »