Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement after an earthquake impacted Virginia and surrounding states today.

"Today the Washington DC area felt the effects of an almost 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Virginia. Everyone in my Washington office made it out of the building safely and without injury. My Washington staff has been sent home until confirmation can be made that the buildings are structurally safe. My Lewisville and Fort Worth offices will operate under their normal business hours.

Preliminary reports indicate no injuries in the Capitol Hill area. My office will continue to monitor the situation as it develops.”

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