This week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for five years. This bill includes Dr. Burgess' amendment to prohibit the weaponization of drones without FAA authorization. In this weekly address, Dr. Burgess discusses why Congress must act before death by armed drone becomes a headline. 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. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which now heads to the Senate for a final vote. “Substance use disorder does not discriminate, but rather affects Americans in every neighborhood from coast to coast. Sadly, this crisis is claiming 115 lives each day. Today, the House took another step forward in our fight against this deadly crisis. After many months of research, hea... Read More »

Today President Trump signed an appropriations bill that includes important funds to keep Americans safe, prioritize health and safety, and create economic opportunity. In this special address, Dr. Burgess discusses Congress' investment in these critical areas. 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 today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 302, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. This FAA reauthorization includes Dr. Burgess’ amendment to prohibit armed drones without FAA authorization. “North Texas is home to a number of outstanding aviation professionals who rely on the vital work of the Federal Aviation Administration to keep American airspace safe. This reauthorization will maintain t... 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. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6378, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018, and the “gag clause” bills. “With today’s passage of these bills, the House has continued to deliver on its promise to improve health care for the American people. In addition to providing a critical reauthorization of key preparedness and response programs, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparednes... Read More »

From combating our nation's opioid crisis and securing American borders to improving school safety and investing in our Armed Forces, Dr. Burgess gives an update on his work to build safer communities in North Texas and around the country. Read his full remarks here. Read More »

Washington, D.C. — This week, President Trump signed the bipartisan Dr. Benjy Frances Brooks Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 into law. Authored by Texans Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gene Green (D-TX), this law invests in our nation’s pediatric workforce to ensure that another generation of pediatricians will be equipped to care for America’s youngest patients. This vital legislation to reauthorize the Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program is named in honor of Dr. Benjy Frances... 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 President Trump signed the Dr. Benjy Frances Brooks Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 into law. “The bipartisan Dr. Benjy Frances Brooks Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 will ensure that children in Texas and around the country continue to have access to highly-trained pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists,” said Dr. Burgess. “As one of her students, I am grateful that this la... Read More »

As communities across the country prepare for severe weather, Dr. Burgess provides resources to help North Texans be ready for any emergency they may face. For further updates and information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), please visit Ready.gov. Read his full remarks here. Read More »

During a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing with Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Dr. Burgess asked the tech leader how Twitter moderates the content included in the large number of tweets posted each day. Read More »