Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after the Senate’s motion to proceed to debate on health care reform.  

“The Senate has taken a positive step forward in our efforts to dismantle Obamacare, a law that has been disastrous for American patients and providers. While today’s vote is not by any means the end of this process, it does open the door for further debate. I am grateful that Senator McCain was able to join his colleagues for the vote, and I truly appreciate his leadership in the Senate.  

“For seven years Republicans have been committed to ending the harmful effects of Obamacare, and now is the time to fulfill that promise to the American people. As we move forward, I will continue to work toward a better health care system that benefits American patients and those who work in the health care industry, and I urge my fellow Members and Senators to do the same.”