This week, Dr. Burgess invites you to the sixth annual Emergency Preparedness Summit and Fair this Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 8 a.m. until noon in Lewisville. To watch the video, click here. To read a copy of this script, click here. Read More »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today announced he will host the sixth annual Emergency Preparedness Summit and Fair this Saturday, April 25, 2014. The summit and fair will take place at Lewisville High School’s Harmon Campus from 8 a.m. until noon. “I am looking forward to another successful and informative summit this weekend,” Burgess said. “With the severe weather we have had in North Texas recently, this summit is more timely than ever. It’s never too late to prepare yourself and your family for a natural disaster. This fair will equip you and your family wi... Read More »

This week, Dr. Burgess discusses his legislation to enact a Flat Tax. To read a copy of his remarks, click here. Read More »

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today joined 10 other members of Congress in asking Secretary of State John Kerry to urge NATO member countries and participating states of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to end all defense contracts with Russia in response to the country’s illegal annexation of Crimea and violation of Ukrainian sovereignty. “We believe the United States must show leadership by terminating all defense contracts with Russia and ask that you strongly encourage our NATO allies and OSCE participating states to take similar acti... Read More »

This week, Dr. Burgess discusses the FY 2015 budget resolution that passed the House of Representatives. To read a script of his remarks, click here. Read More »

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a U.S. Helsinki Commission hearing titled, “Ukraine: Confronting Internal Challenges and External Threats”: “Over a couple of short months, some extraordinary events have occurred in Ukraine and the Crimea. On February 21, pro-European Union protesters legally marched in the streets of Kiev to demand reform from their government. The protesters won out and Yanukovych, who was president at that time, stepped down. “We all know what happened next. Russia immediate... Read More »

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), vice-chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today released the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled, “Examining the Implementation of the Tobacco Control Act”: “I have requested oversight of FDA regulation of tobacco, the agency’s ability to implement the law, and how it is allocating its resources for some time. “Tobacco results in the deaths of approximately 480,000 Americans every year. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates $156 billion in lost wages ... Read More »

This week, Dr. Burgess shares his thoughts on the tragedy in Fort Hood. To read a script of his remarks, click here. Read More »

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today discussed his thoughts on the tragedy at the Fort Hood military base in a video address to his constituents. “This news is devastating and shocking by itself, but the fact that it comes less than five years after the shooting at Fort Hood by Maj. Hassan is unspeakable,” Burgess said. Click here to watch. On April 2, 2014, a gunman opened fire at Fort Hood, killing three people and wounding at least 16 others before killing himself. Burgess attended the memorial of the victims of the Fort Hood shooting in 2009. To view past weekly vi... Read More »

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today was honored as an “American Conservative Union (ACU) Conservative” for his achievements in the 2013 ACU Ratings of Congress, the 43rd edition of the conservatives rating guide, according to ACU Chairman Al Cardenas and ACU Foundation Chairman Carly Fiorina. The 2013 ACU Ratings of Congress includes scores for each individual member in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. “ACU Conservatives,” are members recognized for scoring 80 percent or higher. Burgess scored 92 percent. “I am honored to be named a top conservative b... Read More »