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 House Democrats’ government-run, single-payer health care bill. “As a physician serving in Congress, I have spent over a decade working to limit government involvement in health care. This one-size-fits-all, Soviet-style policy is a substantial move in the wrong direction, and it could result in catastrophic ramifications for American patients today and for generations to come. “This legislation necessitates an immediate hearin... Read More »
On the House Floor, Dr. Burgess encouraged House Members to allow President Trump to do his job of protecting the American people and securing the southern border. Read his full remarks: I came to the Floor to urge Members to vote against this ill-advised resolution to disallow the President’s declaration for emergency funding on the border. In 2006, I was in Congress when we voted for the Secure Fence Act. Under President Bush, over 400 miles of fence were built; under President Obama, an additional little-over of 100 miles were built; and, now President Trump has asked for a little over 200... 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 visiting two Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) shelters for unaccompanied minors in Florida. “During my visit to both the Homestead and Boystown ORR shelters today, I was pleased to see children receiving excellent care from dedicated HHS staff. The high quality of medical and mental health care available in these shelters today is a substantial improvement from the conditions I found in OR... 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 he reintroduced H.R. 1040, the Flat Tax Act. “For far too long, our tax system has been one of complexity, confusion, and disenfranchisement. In 2017, President Trump and Republicans in Congress passed the first tax reform package in thirty years. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act resulted in historic progress; however, a truly equal system would be everyone paying a flat tax of 17 percent. In an age when Democrats are proposing an ... Read More »
On the House Floor, Dr. Burgess shared the story of Chris, a U.S. Veteran and single father from North Texas, who lost his daughter in 2014 when she was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by man living in the U.S. without the benefit of citizenship. Chris and other Angel families deserve justice, and Congress must act to secure our borders and protect the American people. Read More »
This morning, Dr. Burgess joined Fox News to discuss President Trump's State of the Union address and outline a productive legislative path forward. 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 State of the Union address. “Tonight President Trump offered an optimistic message of hope and unity to the American people, highlighting our nation’s greatness and proposing a collaborative path forward. From strengthening our national defense to protecting American workers and investing in our infrastructure, President Trump is committed to creating a better future for the American people. During his time in... Read More »
In an interview with Fox and Friends First, Dr. Burgess discussed Democrats' obstruction to commonsense solutions and outlined a path forward for real border security. Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement after he introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Athletes who compete honestly should never have victory seized from them by those who have used performing-enhancing drugs. The World Anti-Doping Agency’s most recent decision to give Russia a free pass for its state-sponsored doping scandal in 2014 clearly conveys that leaders of international sport governance refuse to uphold the integrity of competition. As hardworking athletes who play... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement on President Trump’s plan to end the government shutdown. “Thirty-five days into Democrats’ senseless shutdown, President Trump has proven that he values the wellbeing of the American people over petty politics. Government shutdowns are wrong, and hardworking federal employees should be paid for the work they have done serving their fellow Americans. I am committed to reviewing all proposals to enact permanent solutions for the humanitarian and security crisis on our southern border, as well as pro... Read More »
