Back in October, I was talking with a friend, and he mentioned that during a time of crisis, “There is something about humans. Humans love to rally around a cause in order to solve it. The world will buy in and solve a crisis, when there is a real crisis.” We are in a real crisis now. We need to understand the gravity of the situation, know what is currently being done, and what we can do. With the news of the first death from the novel coronavirus in the United States, I understand that many of you are concerned about the ongoing effects. This morning, I spoke with WFAA's Inside Texas Politic... Read More »
by Jason Whitely, Berna Dean Steptoe, Michael McCardel Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX) says he’s been sounding the alarm in D.C. for weeks that lawmakers need to take the COVID-19 situation seriously. Burgess is calling for a stand-alone congressional hearing focused exclusively on COVID-19. At the federal level, Burgess says, they’ve moved to containment and mitigation. The Texas Republican speaks with Jason Whitely and Bud Kennedy, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Burgess spent nearly 30 years practicing medicine in North Texas before joining Congress. He’s served the 26th district since ... Read More »
by Grace-Marie Turner While government officials should be focused only on containing the coronavirus outbreak, Americans fears unfortunately are being fueled by political posturing. Key officials throughout the government have been working 24/7 for more than a month on virus containment and protection. Yet Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the administration’s response “too late” and “anemic.” And we already have a whistleblower complaint. The threat the outbreak presents is real, and energies need to be focused on preparations. Anthony Fauci, who heads the National Institute of Allergy and Infecti... Read More »
Dr. Michael Burgess joined the WBAP Morning News to discuss COVID-19, and what we should do to protect ourselves from the virus. He says his worry-level for the virus is a 10 out of 10. Published here. Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Three Republican leaders of the Energy & Commerce Committee appeared yesterday before a breakfast discussion of The Ripon Society, where they shared their thoughts about the committee’s 2020 agenda and laid out their vision for the panel should the GOP recapture control of the House later this year. The leaders included: Congressman Michael Burgess, who represents the 26th District of Texas; Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, who represents the 5th District of Washington; and, Congressman Bob Latta, who represents the 5th District of Ohio and kicked off the discussion by ta... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health spoke before the House Budget Committee today about priorities for the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget. As Prepared for Delivery Chairman Yarmuth and Ranking Member Womack, thank you for the opportunity present priorities for the fiscal year 2021 budget. Today, I will discuss health care, technological advancements and deployment, and energy solutions. Americans care about how much they spend on prescription drugs, often worry... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing on “The Fiscal Year 2021 HHS Budget and Oversight of the Coronavirus Outbreak.” As Prepared for Delivery “Thank you, Madam Chair. I want to thank Secretary Azar for being here today to discuss President Trump’s Budget Proposal for fiscal year 2021 and the 2019 novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak. “I appreciate the Trump Administration’s commitment to health care, especially lowering health car... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health released the following statement after the Center for Disease Control (CDC) announced an initiative to help laboratories in rural communities improve diagnostic excellence based on the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes “ECHO” Model. “Project ECHO is an effective way to ensure widespread access to care,” Burgess said. “This guided practice model has proven overwhelmingly successful in growing workforce capacity to provide best-practice specialty care an... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health prepared the following opening remarks for today’s hearing on Protecting Women’s Access to Reproductive Health Care. As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Madam Chair. Today’s hearing is an unfortunate indication of where the Democratic party is headed. While the policy concerns surrounding abortion and a right to life are not new, a bill such as H.R. 2975, with over 200 members of the Democratic party in support, is unprecedented. This bill transcends pro-lif... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health penned an op-ed in The Hill outlining how innovation can bring forward a clean future. A Free Market for a Clean Future The Hill By Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. February 12, 2020 https://bit.ly/2SpbWxT At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, leaders from around the world gathered to discuss the pressing issues of the day. Climate change was among the issues discussed. Unfortunately, the treatment many of th... Read More »
