Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) hosted Congressman Larry Bucschon, M.D, for a conversation on the history of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). MACRA: How American Health Care Went From Volume to Value Doctor in the House Listen to full episode here. Highlights: Burgess: “For the first four years [after MACRA became law], Republicans controlled Congress, and the Energy and Commerce Committee, so the Subcommittee on Health and Subcommittee on Oversight did do its work and do his due diligence. As well as when Paul Ryan was speaker, h... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, delivered the following remarks while managing the Rule Debate for H.R. 3799, H.R. 3564, and H. Res. 461. As prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule and underlying bills. Today, the Republican Majority continues its long process of reversing the damages inflicted upon the American people by the Biden Administration and the previous Democrat Majority. Mr. Speaker, included in the rule is H.R. 3799, the Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrang... Read More »
Dear Friends, It has been an eventful week in Washington filled with important legislative victories that prioritize our constitutional rights. I'm happy to share these updates with you, along with the progress of two of my bills that were considered in the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing over the reauthorization of the Pandemic All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). One of the bills that garnered attention during the hearing was the MISSION Zero Act. This legislation aims to ensure that hospitals are equipped with the necessary resources to provide exceptional trauma care by... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, voted in support of H.R. 277 – REINS Act. This legislation would require congressional approval for any executive action by the Biden Administration that would cost at least 100 million dollars annually. “Both the House and the Senate passed a Congressional Review Act to repeal the unconstitutional executive order to eliminate student loan debt,” said Burgess. “Americans are exhausted by the reckless economic policies put forward by this administration that seek to supercharge and furthe... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after vote for H.R. 1640 – Save Our Gas Stoves Act. "It is ridiculous that this administration is more concerned with the way that Americans are cooking their food than ensuring that Americans can afford to put food on the table," said Burgess. "This bill is in response to the Department of Energy's attempts to ban gas stoves or prohibit new construction from installing gas stoves. Americans are struggling to feed their families, so preventing these regul... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support of H.J. Res. 44, to provide congressional disapproval of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) rule that would essentially ban stabilizing braces. “The Second Amendment protects the rights of all Americans, not just those who are physically capable,” said Burgess. “This rule would prohibit wounded veterans or retired police officers from the use of a firearm. The Obama Administration even ruled against this... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, joined Fox Business' The Evening Edit to discuss American Energy. Highlights: On the Biden Administration's attempt to ban gas stoves: “It's amazing that the Biden Administration is so hostile to the middle class that they want to take their kitchen appliances away. Now. I mean, there's one thing after another with this crew in the White House.” On the passage of the Save Our Stoves Act: “The bill passed on the floor today was to prevent the Department of Energy from promulgating a rule ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) introduced H.R. 3884, To amend title XI of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program providing for sickle cell disease and other heritable blood disorders research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment. "Having cared for patients with sickle cell disease, I have seen firsthand the devasting effects it can have. By reauthorizing these critical programs, we empower individuals and families affected by sickle cell to... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, is pleased to announce the outstanding students from the 26th Congressional District who have accepted appointments to attend our nation’s service academies. Class of 2027 Academy Appointees Photo (left to right): Front Row: Lindsay Kim, Amy Lindberg, Jordyn DeVaughn, Faith Sammons, Congressman Michael Burgess, 2LT Meredith Fusselman, Anna Sheley, Erika Safranek, Mackenzie Lee Back Row: Jonathan Brown, Daniel Sheley, Christian Van Klein II, Zane Hicke, Jacob Hapanowicz, Nolan Marshall, N... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced H.R. 3838, the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation would assist states in preserving maternal health throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes and finding solutions to enhance health care quality and outcomes for mothers. "The tragedy of preventable pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths demands a commitment to ensuring quality care to mother... Read More »
