Dr. Burgess joined Fox News to discuss his plan to combat corruption in Central America and relieve the humanitarian and security on our southern border. 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 reintroducing H.R. 2049, the Unaccompanied Alien Children Assistance Control Act. This bill would reduce foreign aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by $30,000 for each of its unaccompanied alien children placed in U.S. federal custody because of their immigration status. “With the current humanitarian and security crisis overwhelming resources at our southern border, Congress must act to address the cycle of irregul... Read More »

This week, House Democrats spent valuable time on a resolution that does nothing to address the cost and complexity of our health care system. On the House Floor, Dr. Burgess offered realistic, commonsense solutions to expand choices, reduce costs, and improve access to quality care for American patients. Watch the video for his full remarks. Read More »

Dr. Burgess joined Maria Bartiromo to discuss the importance of increasing American patients' choices while reducing the cost and complexity of health care. Read More »

Washington, D.C. —Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening remarks at today’s markup. Dr. Burgess’ Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Chairwoman Eshoo. This morning we are marking up some of the many bills for which we have had legislative hearings this Congress. I think that there are numerous bills on which we can work in a bipartisan manner, if our fellow Members on the other side of the dais are willing to find consensus with us. There was one bill that Rep. Griffith and others... 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 the U.S. House of Representatives’ attempt to override President Trump’s veto. “Today House Republicans fulfilled our promise to sustain President Trump’s veto and protect his Constitutional authority to defend our country. As record numbers of people cross our southern border without the benefit of citizenship or legal status, Congress cannot deny that this situation is anything short of a national emergency. While Democrats p... Read More »

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI), co-chairs of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, introduced a resolution highlighting motorcycle profiling and promoting collaboration between the motorcycle and law enforcement communities. Watch Dr. Burgess' remarks on motorcycle profiling. “Texas is fortunate to be home to thousands of motorcyclists who take to the roads safely each day. As co-chair of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, I am committed to advocating for these riders on and off the road,” said Rep. Burgess. “This resolution r... Read More »

Dr. Burgess joined Tucker Carlson to discuss his vote on H.R. 1, the Democrat Politician Protection Act. Read More »

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, led 12 U.S. Senators and 64 U.S. Representatives to stand against attacks on life. “As a pro-life physician serving in Congress, my career has been driven by the conviction that all life has meaningful potential,” said Dr. Burgess. “At a time when states’ rights are under constant attack in the courts, I am grateful to fellow Members of Congress who have joined my efforts to defend each state’s ability to stand up for life. Texans can count on me to continue figh... Read More »

Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening remarks at the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing on “Lowering the Cost of Prescription Drugs: Reducing Barriers to Market Competition.” Dr. Burgess’ Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Chairwoman Eshoo. Today, we are having a hearing that will touch upon the important topic of drug pricing; although I am frustrated that we are not considering more substantive policies. As the Chairman of this Subcomm... Read More »