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, sent a letter on December 19, 2019, to United States Attorney General William Barr concerning the results of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General’s report reviewing four Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrant applications. “I appreciate Attorney General Barr’s statement committing to hold investigators and prosecutors to the highest ethical and professional standards,” Burgess said. “I am s... 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 his annual year-end report today. “This report is just one way that I am able to remain accountable to my constituents,” Burgess said. “It provides the 26th District of Texas a record of all that has happened in the last year. I am looking forward to another year serving the district.” This report can be found on his website or by clicking here. Burgess works hard to ensure that he is accessible to the constit... Read More »
Congressman Michael Burgess joined the WBAP Morning News to discuss the things they have to focus on in the new year, including the next steps in the impeachment process. Published here. WBAP Morning News: Congressman Michael Burgess in Studio Posted on December 27, 2019 Congressman Michael Burgess joined the WBAP Morning News to discuss the things they have to focus on in the new year, including the next steps in the impeachment process. WBAP Morning News: Congressman Michael Burgess in Studio Posted on December 27, 2019 Congressman Michael Burgess joined the WBAP Morning News to discuss the... Read More »
by Susan Jones (CNSNews.com) – “Any time we're talking about President Trump, he's winning," Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) told Fox News on Friday morning. So if Democrats are playing a "mind game" or trying to get under Trump's skin by holding up the articles of impeachment, "okay – great," he said. "But people are sick of this," Burgess continued: The words I hear most often are 'mad,' 'sad,' and 'frustrated' by the process that's taken so long in the House. And you know what, there are other things we could be doing that we are not doing, kind of underscored by the last-minute passage of t... Read More »
by Jack Phillips Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) has revealed that House Democrats are still withholding transcripts of depositions that were carried out several months ago in Congress’s Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility during their impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. “According to House rules, any committee hearing, the transcript is supposed to be available to other House members. But they have not done so, and no one has asserted that these are classified briefings,” he told Fox News on Friday. “They were just simply secret hearings because it behooved the speaker to... Read More »
by Ryan Saavedra Texas Republican Representative Michael Burgess revealed during an interview on Friday that Democrats are still refusing to release transcripts of depositions that were conducted in secret by Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). Burgess made the remarks during an interview on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” with co-host Molly Line, where he said Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) goal with impeachment was to “politically harm the president at the beginning of a political year.” “You think they are stalling in essence to continue digging?” Line a... Read More »
U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R-LEwisville) joins host Jason Whitely and Bud Kennedy of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, to discuss impeachment and the new trade deal. 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 released the following statement after the House passed both appropriations packages for the 2020 Fiscal Year. “Since coming to Congress, I have worked to ensure that Texas values are reflected in our government spending,” Burgess said. “I understand the importance of providing funding for the humanitarian and security crisis on our southern border and working to rebuild our military after years of being underfunded.” “... Read More »
The Kick-off I started my week by joining Fox News' Mornings with Maria to talk about funding the federal government, the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement, and the impeachment vote. Here are a few takeaway quotes: "I don't think there is a person here on the hill that doesn't remember last year with an appropriations lapse and so called government shutdown. That is not a good place for any of us to be. The pressure is on to get this done." "The good news from my perspective was your lead in, the economy has done well this last year." The Lead-up After speaking with Maria, I joined ... 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 House of Representatives passed the United States Mexico and Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). “After years of asking for a rewrite of NAFTA, the House of Representatives has finally delivered a vote of approval for a new trade agreement,” Burgess said. “Thank you to President Trump for delivering on the promise to provide a better deal for farmers, manufacturers, and all Americans.” “I appreciate Republican Leader of... Read More »
