Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, delivered the following remarks in support of H.R. 3746 – the Fiscal Responsibility Act. As Prepared for Delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of the rule and the underlying legislation. Included within the rule measure is H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act. I am pleased to say that the Fiscal Responsibility Act makes worthwhile reforms that will safeguard America’s fiscal solvency. 100 Days, Mr. Speaker. That is how long President Biden flirted with economic cala... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, joined Fox Business' The Big Money Show to discuss the Fiscal Responsibility Act and U.S. oil being included in the world's most important benchmark. Highlights: On the Fiscal Responsibility Act: “Well, it [the Fiscal Responsibility Act] is the largest savings in federal spending that I've seen since I've been here. So, there is that. No new taxes and that was important; no new federal programs that was important. Reclaiming all of the recisions of the COVID money that has been unspent, ... 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 the Fiscal Responsibility Act. "We are the people's representatives in the people's House. It's up to us to take action to rein in this administration's reckless government spending," said Burgess. "That is what House Republicans did with the Limit, Save, Grow Act and have done once again with the Fiscal Responsibility Act. Since the beginning of this year, President Biden and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre adama... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, joined "Fox News Live" to discuss the Fiscal Responsibility Act. Highlights: On Speaker McCarthy's negotiations: "I'm grateful for the work the Speaker did. I think we are in a much better place today than we were at the start of this Congress because of the work of the Speaker." On the Fiscal Responsibility Act: "I would have never believed that there would be a hard 'you have to pass the appropriations bills by September 30, or you will get a 1% cut.' Now, I would have liked to see per... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, is joined by Senator Ron Johnson on the latest episode of Doctor in the House. The two engaged in a conversation about the significance of the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Right to Try Act and explore potential avenues for its future enhancement. Listen to the full podcast here or where you listen to podcasts. Highlights: Congressman Burgess: "Today is the fifth anniversary of President Trump signing the Right to Try Act. This was and is a big deal. At the time of the bill sig... 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.R. 467 – the HALT Fentanyl Act – to urge the United States Senate to quickly pass this critical legislation. “It is devastating to read news story after news story about how one pill can kill,”said Burgess. “Earlier this year, three students in North Texas lost their lives to fentanyl. Unfortunately, this is what happens when the President does not prioritize the safety of Americans and leaves an ‘open now’ sign on the souther... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, joined "The Record with Greta Van Susteren" on NEWSMAX to discuss the ongoing debt limit negotiations and America's fentanyl crisis. Highlights: On the HALT Fentanyl Act: "The House Thursday will vote on the HALT Fentanyl Act, which is to permanently schedule the fentanyl analogues. Fentanyl is an unusual molecule. You can tweak it a little bit here, a little bit there. It's hard for the DEA to keep up with what the manufacturers are doing, adjusting the molecule so it no longer is illeg... Read More »
WASHINGTON — Today, the GOP Doctors Caucus, along with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), hosted a press conference to highlight the alarming rise of fentanyl overdoses in America and House Republican legislation and solutions. You can watch a recording of the press conference here. House Republicans “are going to continue to stand up for those families who are sick and tired of having their sons and daughters not wake up again,”said Majority Leader Scalise. “It’s happening every day, in every community in America, and it ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, stood up for the American taxpayer, voting in favor of H.J. Res. 45 – Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution to Overturn Biden's Student Loan Bailout, effectively opposing President Biden's plan to "cancel" debt for individuals earning under $125,000. “There is no such thing as canceling student debt,” said Burgess.“Today, House Republicans stood united in voicing deep concerns over the unilateral actions taken by President Biden in his pursuit to forgive student loans. Student loan ‘... 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. 467, S.J. Res. 11, and H.J. Res. 45. As Prepared for Delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule and underlying bills. Today, the Republican Majority continues the long process of reversing the policy failures of President Biden and the previous Democrat Majority. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of the rule and the underlying legislation. Included within the measure is H.R. 467, the HALT ... Read More »
