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Weekly Video Address: #StandWithCruz

This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington regarding his support of Senator Ted Cruz's efforts to defund the Affordable Care Act. You can watch the video below. To get a transcript of the video click here. Read More »

Burgess Supports Continuing Resolution

| Bruce Harvie

Burgess Supports Continuing Resolution “ I’m very thankful for the hard work of Senator Cruz, we wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for his vision and his leadership.” Washington, D.C. – This afternoon Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), voted in favor of H.J. RES. 59, a continuing resolution for the fiscal year of 2014. The continuing resolution ensures that the government will be funded until December 15th, while simultaneously removing the discretionary funding for the Affordable Care Act. The legislation passed by a 230 – 189 margin in the House of Representatives. “I’m gratef... Read More »

Congressman Burgess’ Statement on Co-sponsoring the Graves Bill

Congressman Burgess’ Statement on Co-sponsoring the Graves Bill Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement on Congressman Tom Graves' continuing resolution, H.J.RES.62. "Today, I was pleased to sign on as a co-sponsor to Representative Graves’ continuing resolution. While the proposal is not perfect, it funds the government for a year but it delays and defunds the Affordable Care Act for that same year. The President’s takeover of health care is fraught with problems. Even the administration and its allies in the labor unions now adm... Read More »