Lake Dallas, T.X. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following statement after he presented five North Texas veterans with the 2018 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation (CVC). Established in 2005, this commendation honors distinguished veterans who have continued their dedication to the nation by serving their local community. “As we mark 100 years since the end of World War I, it is more important than ever to honor the sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. Today it was a privilege to pay tribute to f... Read More »
As the topic of health care trends in the news, Dr. Burgess sets the record straight on his efforts to create a fair system in which ALL patients are protected. Read his full remarks. Read More »
In this video message, Dr. Burgess addresses the violent attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Such violence toward any human being – whether a group of worshipers, an elected official, a member of the media, or anyone else – is inherently wrong and absolutely unacceptable. Read his full remarks here. Read More »
Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that became law last year, North Texans and Americans around the country are experiencing better economic conditions than we have in years. In this weekly address, Dr. Burgess discusses these recent improvements and his work to ensure that American families continue to succeed. Read his full remarks here. 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 he joined President Trump as he signed H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, into law. “Our nation’s opioid crisis has touched every facet of American life. This law provides realistic solutions that span the breadth of the crisis – from prevention and treatment to education and enforcement. With President Trump’s signature, our legislation will improve treatment for those with substance use disorder, fight deadly fe... Read More »
Foreign assistance can be a powerful motivator for the leaders of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. In his most recent weekly address, Dr. Burgess discusses why Congress should ensure that American foreign aid given to these countries is redirected to organizations working to address the circumstances that spur people to leave for the United States. Read his full remarks. Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, recently introduced a resolution, H.Res. 1092, to redirect American foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras away from the central governments of those countries to target the entities working to address the drivers of illegal immigration from these countries to the United States. In 2018, 30 percent of those apprehended at the border have begun their journeys in El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras. The amount redirected from the central govern... Read More »
Eliminating all preventable maternal mortality should be a national goal. Dr. Burgess is committed to analyzing the data, asking the right questions, and advancing meaningful solutions to end maternal mortality in Texas and around the country. Read his full remarks. 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 today after the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. “Judge Brett Kavanaugh is a qualified jurist who will uphold the original interpretation of the U.S. Constitution as the Framers intended. Along with many North Texans, I believe Judge Kavanaugh will be a fair and impartial justice on our nation’s highest court. I thank my Senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, for their efforts to confirm Judge Ka... Read More »
In an interview with Fox Business' Maria Bartiromo, Dr. Burgess discussed the Senate's Supreme Court confirmation process, his efforts to secure American borders, and our nation's health care costs. Read More »
