Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed his bipartisan amendment to H.R. 3055 that increases financial support for the Keep Young Athletes Safe Act, which provides funding for nonprofit organizations, including the United States Center for Safesport, to protect amateur athletes in the Olympic program against emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. “All abuse is both tragic and preventable. As young Americans represent our na... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement on President Trump’s plan to expand Americans’ access to health care choices. This rule allows businesses to provide health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), enabling employers to use pretax dollars to subsidize individual market insurance plans for their employees. “It is important that President Trump is taking commonsense steps to expand Americans’ health care choices and give businesses more room to thrive. Health reimburseme... Read More »
Lake Dallas, T.X. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, announced the Class of 2023 Service Academy Appointees from the 26th Congressional District. This summer these young men and women will be entering the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, M.D., the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, C.O., and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. (Back Row L-R): 2LT Seth Sowalskie, John Brand, Mark Vaughan, Jaden Fanning, Zachary Laible, Adam White, Trey Taylor (... Read More »
Lake Dallas, TX – On Friday, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) joined Governor Greg Abbott and North Texas entrepreneur Blake Pyron in Austin for the signing of Texas S.B. 753, which reforms Texas’ Purchasing from People with Disabilities program to require that all participating contractors that employ people with disabilities pay at least minimum wage. Courtesy of the Office of Governor Greg Abbott “It was a privilege to join Governor Abbott and Blake Pyron, a remarkable North Texas entrepreneur, for the signing of Texas S.B. 753. With Governor Abbott’s signature, this law will ens... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after all eight Democrats on the House Rules Committee blocked his amendment to H.Res. 430 that would have prohibited the Office of General Counsel from hiring lawyers or consultants who lobby Congress to represent the U.S. House of Representatives in litigation. “In the midst of this unprecedented Rules Committee spectacle, I am disappointed – but not surprised – that each of the eight Democrat on the committee voted to block my ... Read More »
Washington D.C.—U.S. Representatives Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) and Eliot L. Engel (NY-16) have reintroduced the Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act, legislation focused on reducing the incidence of gestational and type 2 diabetes in women and children. Gestational diabetes occurs in pregnant women who have never had diabetes, but have high blood glucose (sugar) levels during their pregnancies and cannot make and use the insulin they need to process their elevated levels of glucose. Gestational diabetes can have long-term health consequences for affected babies, including the development of ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, and Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) introduced H.R. 3062, the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019, which would repeal the Affordable Care Act’s ban on new physician-owned hospitals. “Physician-owned hospitals deliver high-quality care to American patients. It is wrong that the Affordable Care Act limits physicians’ ability to own and run hospitals,” said Dr. Burgess. “I have introduced the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2019... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, gave the below opening remarks at today’s Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing “Investing in America’s Health Care.” Dr. Burgess’ Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Today we are considering legislation to reauthorize vital public health programs, which expire in the coming months. Community Health Centers, Teaching Health Centers, the Special Diabetes Programs, and Family-to-Family Health Information Centers are bipartisan programs that make a real impa... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after the House passed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019. “This vital legislation includes important provisions that will help protect Americans from biothreats and disease outbreaks, and it strengthens our nation’s public health emergency preparedness and response capabilities. I am grateful that this package includes my MISSION Zero Act, which expands Americans’ access to combat-teste... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement on H.R. 6. “As I saw firsthand during my trip to the southern border last week, there is a humanitarian and security crisis that necessitates Congressional action. Unfortunately, H.R. 6 is not a valid solution. We know that empty promises incentivize illegal immigration. At a time when Customs and Border Protection officials are overwhelmed by the enormous numbers of migrants crossing the border without legal status, Democrats hav... Read More »
