Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today released the following statement after President Trump signed the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 into law.

“The FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 will play a key part in supporting the FDA and ensuring that American patients see the medicine and cures they have been promised. As Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, I am proud to see this common sense, bipartisan legislation become law. I would like to thank my fellow Health Subcommittee members for their unwavering work on this legislation, overcoming distractions and setbacks to ensure that we could deliver on our promise to the American people. I am also grateful to the Senate and President Trump for their commitment to this cause.” 

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, along with Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR), Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Gene Green (D-TX) released the following statement following the Senate's passage of the FDA Reauthorization Act (FDARA) of 2017:

“Working together, House and Senate Republicans and Democrats brought forth a bill to reauthorize these important programs, putting patients first and their hope for new treatments within reach,” said Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR), Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Health Subcommittee Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), and Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Gene Green (D-TX). “This bill is a win for patients and the millions of Americans working to develop our next generation of cures and therapies. We applaud the Senate’s swift action in passing this vital bill, and urge President Trump to sign it into law.”

The Colony, TX – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) announced today that he will host a town hall meeting on Saturday, August 5 beginning at 9am at the Lewisville ISD/The Colony High School Auditorium in The Colony.

During this town hall, Congressman Burgess will discuss the important issues facing Americans and the work he is doing in Congress to strengthen our national security, stabilize our economy and make health care affordable for all Americans. Residents of the 26^th district of Texas will also have the opportunity to ask Congressman Burgess questions.

WHAT: Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Michael Burgess
WHEN: Saturday, August 5 at 9:00am to 10:30am
WHERE: Lewisville ISD/The Colony High School Auditorium, 4301 Blair Oaks Drive, The Colony, TX 75056

The event is free and open to all TX-26 residents. 

ONLY Press that wishes to attend MUST RSVP to RepBurgessPress@mail.house.gov.

Aubrey, TX – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) announced today that he will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, August 3 beginning at 7pm at Denton ISD/Braswell High School Gymnasium in Aubrey.

During this town hall, Congressman Burgess will discuss the important issues facing Americans and the work he is doing in Congress to strengthen our national security, stabilize our economy and make health care affordable for all Americans. Residents of the 26^th district of Texas will also have the opportunity to ask Congressman Burgess questions.

WHAT: Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Michael Burgess
WHEN: Thursday, August 3 at 7:00pm to 8:30pm
WHERE: Denton ISD/Braswell High School Gymnasium, 26750 E. University Drive, Aubrey, TX 76227

The event is free and open to all TX-26 residents. 

ONLY Press that wishes to attend MUST RSVP to RepBurgessPress@mail.house.gov.

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 Energy and Commerce Committee passed H.R. 3388, the SELF DRIVE Act.

“The Energy and Commerce Committee’s passage of the SELF DRIVE Act to the House Floor is a big win for American consumers. When I was Chairman of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee we dedicated a significant amount of time to self-driving cars and their ability to save lives. This legislation, which passed unanimously out of Committee, is a common sense step forward in our efforts to advance this innovative technology.

“Throughout my life, I have seen the life-saving effects of advancements in vehicle technology, from the seat belt, to the air bag, to automatic emergency braking. Self-driving vehicles are the next step in this trajectory. Moving forward, we must remain vigilant in ensuring government does not get in the way of the very innovation that can keep us safe.”