Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) last week introduced a bill that would help the United States better handle the rising cost of the tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors who are crossing into the United States from Central America. The Unaccompanied Alien Children Assistance Control Act, H.R. 5141, would direct the president to reduce foreign aid from Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico by $15,000 per child who originated from that particular country. The money saved by this bill could then be redirected to assist states with the rising costs of these ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), vice-chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today issued the following statement regarding the recent breach of safety at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and the subsequent Committee investigation into the matter: “The Centers for Disease Control plays a vital role in protecting Americans from dangerous outbreaks and bioterrorism threats. They are who the world turns to during a public health crisis. That is why it is all the more upsetting that a breach of... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) will join Congresswomen Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) in discussing new legislation to encourage greater fiscal accountability and transparency at the Pentagon by imposing a 0.5% penalty for unauditable units while protecting funding for personnel and critical national security needs. The members will join Grover Norquist for a press conference tomorrow to introduce the bill. WHEN: Thursday, July 17, 2014, 9 a.m. ET WHERE: House Triangle WHO: Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX), Vice-Chairman of the House Energy and C... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Committee on Rules, today issued the following statement in reaction to today’s hearing to discuss a lawsuit against President Obama for his failure to enforce provisions of the Affordable Care Act: “Today’s hearing was the first step in a deliberative process of determining whether or not the House of Representatives will move forward with litigation against the president for his failure to enforce key aspects of his health law. “While there are numerous examples of President Obama acting unilaterally and un... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) today announced he will host the 2014 Energy Summit and Fair on Saturday, July 12, at the University of North Texas’ Discovery Park Campus. Local and state officials, as well as industry experts and businesses, will attend and speak at the summit and will highlight steps North Texans can take to become more energy efficient while saving on their energy costs. The Energy Summit will bring together local leaders and industry experts to highlight steps North Texans can take to become more energy efficient and reduce their energy cost... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Energy and Power, today introduced an amendment to an annual spending bill that would ensure the federal government cannot mandate the type of light bulbs Americans choose to buy for their homes. The amendment was included in the Fiscal Year 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, H.R. 4923, which will be voted on later today. Burgess’ amendment has been accepted for the past three years by voice vote and has been included in the annual appropriations legislation signed ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), vice-chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today issued the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled, “21st Century Cures: Modernizing Clinical Trials”: “This country has set the gold standard for clinical trials; specifically, the rigorous investigative approach we require. “However, that does not mean the bar cannot be raised to keep up with emerging science and new techniques in investigational review. “Failure to adapt could turn what was once considered the standar... Read More »
