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 released the following statement about the Phase One Trade Agreement with China. “This agreement is a step in the right direction towards balancing our agreements with our trading partners,” Burgess said. “Continuing to put America first, this agreement includes strong enforcement mechanisms, increases the amount of American goods and services purchased by China, and will improve the stability of American businesses. I... 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 released the following statement after he voted no to the resolution appointing House Managers for the Senate Impeachment Trial. “This morning, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the managers for the Senate Impeachment Trial,” Burgess said. “And once again the Speaker allowed partisan politics to seize control of this governing body. “As President Trump signs a significant trade agreement with China, leveling the field for... Read More »
The House of Representatives finally voted to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate. Congressman Michael Burgess thinks it’s funny: on the day President Trump is doing his job, and keeping a campaign promise, by signing a trade deal with China, House Democrats say whatever, now leave cuz we don’t like you! Hear what else Dr. Burgess has to say in the Court of Public Opinion…(Photo Courtesy of WFAA) Published here. 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 joined Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria to talk about yesterday’s House vote on the War Powers Resolution. Highlights: Not a serious vote: “I voted against the concurrent resolution because actually it wasn’t a war powers resolution. It was a resolution designed to damage the president – and I think that was pretty obvious … We had [received the resolution] maybe 40 minutes before it was introduced in the Rules Commit... Read More »
Burgess Joins America’s Newsroom: “The actions taken by the administration in regards to General Soleimani were absolutely appropriate and correct.” Congressman Burgess joined Fox News’ America’s Newsroom before the House vote on the War Powers Resolution. Here are the highlights from the interview: Should be careful about what we say: “We shouldn’t be talking about how we’re going to limit our President. We should be talking about how we’re going to support the individual who’s protecting our country.” Time to pass a new AUMF: “Most of us were not here when those authorizations were passed, a... 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 joined Fox News’ America’s Newsroom this morning to discuss the pending House vote on the War Powers Resolution. Highlights: Should be careful about what we say: “We shouldn’t be talking about how we’re going to limit our President. We should be talking about how we’re going to support the individual who’s protecting our country.” Time to pass a new AUMF: “Most of us were not here when those authorizations were passed,... 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 remarks for the Health Subcommittee Hearing on Legislation to Improve Americans’ Health Care Coverage and Outcomes. As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Madame Chair. Today we are considering seven bills that will help provide access to medical services or medicines for different American patients. I am most appreciative of the inclusion of H.R. 5534, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act o... 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 released the following statement concerning the death of General Qassem Soleimani. “President Trump took decisive action to eliminate the leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force; this shows that there will be severe consequences for anyone who attacks Americans,” Burgess said. “Over the years, General Soleimani has killed hundreds of Americans and was actively planning attacks on Americans in Iraq an... 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 joined America’s Newsroom to discuss the possible next steps in the impeachment process. Highlights: Nothing from the Start: “They are holding the articles because they really had nothing in the first place, so if they send them over to the Senate it will crash and burn.” Mad, Sad, and Frustrated: “Look we are talking about President Trump. Anytime we talk about President Trump he is winning. So if they think they are ... Read More »
