We all know the Democrats have the votes to push through impeachment, but what’s the actual process? Congressman Michael Burgess sits on the House Rules Committee, and he takes you through what will happen next. Here’s a hint: after all is said and done, Donald Trump will still be our President! The Court of Public Opinion is in session…(Photo Courtesy of WFAA) Published here. Read More »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health invited Vistra Energy to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Republicans’ Energy and Environment Showcase today. “Vistra Energy is a leader in energy innovation,” Burgess said. “I appreciate Vistra’s efforts to provide their community with safe, reliable, and clean energy. During the showcase, Vistra will be highlighting the importance of choice when it comes to energy consumption.” “This showcase is focused on reducing the barriers to innovation and provid... Read More »

by KTVZ news sources Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Committee and Rep. Michael Burgess (TX) are pressing top insurance companies for answers as to their role in the rising cost of insulin. In letters last week to Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CVS Health, Cigna Corporation, Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealth Group, Walden and Burgess requested information on the relationship between insulin's list price and its negotiated price and the impact this negotiation process has on patients. “We are continuing to investigate the rising costs of health care acros... Read More »

Representative Michael Burgess (TX-26) talked about the impeachment inquiry and prescription drug pricing legislation. Published here. Read More »

Wednesday, during an Energy and Commerce Committee markup, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River), the Republican Leader of the committee, helped advance legislation he co-sponsored that would improve maternal healthcare. Walden released a joint statement with the Republican Leader of the Health Subcommittee, Dr. Michael Burgess (R-Texas), on the committee passage of the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2019 and the Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2019: “These bipartisan bills further this committee’s mission to address maternal mortality and improve the health ... Read More »

This week, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government for the next four weeks. This keeps the government open, but at last year’s funding level. While we were able to avoid a government shutdown for a period of time, a Continuing Resolution hurts our agencies and departments because they cannot plan for the future. Plus, there is no way for the government to efficiently contract with suppliers. Authorizing appropriations is a power vested in Congress. We must not delay our responsibility to budget and provide funding for the federal government. Instead of taking the time t... Read More »

Rep. Burgess (R-Lewisville) joined host Jason Whitely & Bud Kennedy from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram to discuss the public impeachment hearings. Published here. Read More »

by Ripon Advance News Service U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Greg Walden (R-OR) and U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX), ranking member of the committee’s health subcommittee, on Nov. 13 applauded subcommittee approval of several bipartisan bills aimed at bolstering the health of mothers across the nation. “I am very pleased that we have worked together to advance the maternal mortality bills in a bipartisan fashion,” Rep. Walden said during Wednesday’s subcommittee markup session, which included four bills addressing public health issues ranging from improving maternal h... Read More »

Here are my takeaway from the impeachment hearing that took place on November 13, 2019: 1. During the 51 days since Speaker Pelosi announced the inquiry, Representative Adam Schiff has been leading the investigation behind the seat of his Chairmanship on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Until yesterday, every hearing was behind closed doors and little information was released to the public. 2. Ukraine did not know aid was being withheld and Ukraine did receive the aid in September 2019. 3. Republicans are not able to bring forward their own witnesses. To read my full remarks, c... Read More »

by Mark Smith U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R-TX) presented five former U.S. Armed Forces members from Denton County with the 2019 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation. The Congressional Veteran Commendation, established in 2005, honors distinguished veterans who have continued their dedication to the nation by serving their local communities after serving in the U.S. Military, according to a news release from Burgess’ office. “While these selfless patriots may have retired their service uniforms, they are not finished serving our nation and our community,” Burgess said. “The calib... Read More »