Late last week, Dr. Burgess joined NBC 5's Julie Fine and Brian Curtis to discuss Congress' tasks in the final weeks of the 115th Congress and his work to serve North Texans. 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 extraordinary life and legacy of President George H.W. Bush. “Along with a grateful nation, I celebrate the life of former President George H.W. Bush, who lived out American values on the front lines of our nation’s history. As the youngest naval aviator to serve in World War II, he defended his country in the Pacific theater at one of its darkest hours. From the Yale baseball diamond to the floor of the U.S. House of Representative... Read More »

Dr. Burgess joined the "Evening Edit" on Fox Business to discuss the need to fund the government and invest in border security to protect the American people. Read More »

In an interview with Fox Business' Maria Bartiromo, Dr. Burgess emphasized the critical need to complete the border wall, enforce immigration laws, and strengthen America's national security. They also discussed the state of the American economy and their outlook for the 116th Congress. Read More »

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following statement on the migrant caravan. "My foremost priority is to protect my fellow Texans and the American people. As we have seen, some members of the migrant caravan have resorted to violence as they attempted to force their way across the southern border. Considering that America generously welcomes more than a million immigrants each year, such lawlessness is a flagrant disservice to legitimate asylum seekers and those who play by the rules. As a nat... Read More »

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, Americans have much for which to give thanks. In this special address, Dr. Burgess reflects on our nation's many blessings. Read his full remarks here. Read More »

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the below statement on the Department of Defense’s (DOD) first-ever agency-wide audit. “The American military is the arsenal of our democracy, and it is imperative that Congress has an accurate understanding of its resources. American taxpayers have the right to know what we've bought, how much it cost, where it is, whether it's working, and what we need for the future. The Pentagon must be held to the same level of accountability as other agencies when it ... Read More »

Throughout its history, our nation has been rooted in its citizens' willingness to serve their fellow Americans. In his latest weekly address, Dr. Burgess reflects on the importance of service and discusses key accomplishments of the 115th Congress. Read his full remarks. Read More »

Dr. Burgess joined Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria" to discuss tax reform, border security, and the legislative outlook for the 116th Congress. Read More »

Ahead of Veterans Day, Dr. Burgess awarded the Congressional Veteran Commendation to five outstanding North Texas veterans. In this weekly address, he pays tribute to those in North Texas and beyond who have fought to protect American freedom. Read his full remarks here. Read More »