Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Budget Committee Health Care Taskforce, joined the House Budget Committee hearing on “Breaking Up Health Care Monopolies: Examining the Budgetary Effects of Health Care Consolidation.” During the hearing, Congressman Burgess highlighted the Democrats’ one size-fits-all approach to health care has had detrimental effects on consolidation in U.S. health care markets leading to the increase of federal health care spending and high costs for patients. Click Here for Video Congressman Burgess began his questioning b... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, joined Spectrum News to discuss his new appointment by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to lead the Rules Committee. During the interview, Chairman Burgess explained the operations and processes of the Committee, as well as highlighted his plan to prioritize legislation that secures the border, strengthens the American workforce, and delivers on the Republican Commitment to America. Spectrum News - Rep. Michael Burgess of Texas tapped to lead powerful House Rules Committee WASHINGTON — A Texan is now le... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, delivered the keynote address at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School commencement ceremony. During the ceremony, Congressman Burgess highlighted the significant role this generation of doctors have in advocating for their patients as they aim to alleviate human suffering. Click HERE for full video. "I want to congratulate and commemorate the UTSW Medical School Class of 2024 for completing their studies and reaching this momentous milestone," said Congressman Burgess. "Each of them ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, testified at the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee on what Congress can do to address the severe shortage of minority health care professionals and the maternal health crisis. Click HERE for video. Remarks as prepared, below: Chair Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy, and members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak at today’s hearing. I am Representative Michael C. Burgess from Texas’ 26th District. Before c... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, spoke at the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Distinguished Service Award Ceremony in Dallas, Texas. During the ceremony, Chairman Burgess accepted the Distinguished Service Award which is TMA's highest honor and was presented to him for his outstanding leadership in health care. “I am honored to receive the Texas Medical Association’s Distinguished Service Award and I am humbled by this recognition from our nation's largest state medical society that I have been a member of since 1981,” said... Read More »
