Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) released the following statement on Dr. Burgess’ reappointment to the powerful House Rules Committee for the 116th Congress. “I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving on the House Rules Committee as we approach important issues including national security, health care, and fiscal responsibility,” said Dr. Burgess. “As the 116th Congress begins, it is critically important that the Rules Committee closely examine all legislation before it reaches the House Floor and consi... Read More »
Dr. Burgess joined "Fox & Friends First" to discuss his outlook for the 116th Congress and what that means for border security. Dr. Burgess joined "Fox & Friends First" to discuss his outlook for the 116th Congress and what that means for border security. Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement on the start of the 116th Congress. “Today I took an oath to support and defend the U.S. Constitution as I serve the 26th District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. As the 116th Congress begins, I will continue fighting to limit the role of government in Americans’ lives, strengthen our national security, and bolster economic prosperity.” ### Read More »
Each year, Dr. Burgess releases a Year End Report that recaps his work for North Texans. For more information, please read the full report. Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after publishing his 2018 Year End Report detailing key accomplishments and services for the 26th District. “I began the 115th Congress with high expectations for what we could accomplish for North Texans. As this term concludes, it is clear we have achieved important legislative victories and made significant strides in areas where work remains. From committee hearings to town halls, case work to media interviews, I am committed to servi... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement on the current government shutdown. “The defense of our nation must be Congress’ first priority. Period. I urge the Senate to join the House and pass H.R. 695, the Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019, which includes President Trump’s requested funding to build an effective wall on our southern border and protect the American people. Any vote against this funding is not only a vote for this unnecessary government shutdown, but also ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, and Rep. Danny Davis (D- IL) released the following statement after the House passed S. 2465, Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act of 2018. For several years, Reps. Burgess and Davis have partnered together to introduce bipartisan legislation in the House to combat this deadly disease. “As a physician who cared for patients with sickle cell disease at Parkland Hospital, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating e... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, and Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1318, Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2018. Rep. Herrera Beutler’s bill will address the complex issue of maternal mortality by enabling states to form maternal mortality review committees to evaluate, improve, and standardize their maternal death data. “All pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths are tragic, and some are preventable. Every one of us must do a better jo... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after the Senate advanced H.R. 315, the Improving Access to Maternity Care Act. Dr. Burgess introduced this legislation on January 5, 2017 and it passed unanimously in the House on January 9, 2017. “As an OB/GYN who spent nearly three decades providing care to mothers and babies in North Texas, I am delighted that my bill to expand access to maternity care is headed to President Trump’s desk to become the law of the land. With yesterday’s ... Read More »
