Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks at the start of the Rule Debate for H.R. 7900, NDAA; H.R. 8296, Women’s Health Protection Act; and H.R. 8297, Ensuring Access to Abortion Act. As Prepared for Delivery: I thank the gentleman for yielding the time. And Speaker before coming to Congress, I practiced medicine for nearly 30 years, I had the privilege of delivering 3,000 babies. I dedicated my career as a physician to protecting the lives of children and families and running a pro-life practice in North Texas. I've seen both side... Read More »
Dear Friends, June started off with another visit to our southern border. To help depict what we saw at the border, House Budget Republican Leader Jason Smith joined me on my podcast – Doctor in the House. I also discussed the trouble at the southern border and the growing energy crisis with Maria Bartiromo on Mornings with Maria. I teamed up with Congressman Drew Ferguson, D.M.D. (R-GA), to draft an op-ed highlighting our legislation, the Behavioral Intervention Guidelines (BIG) Act. This legislation will equip schools and communities with the tools they need to ensure the safety and health o... Read More »
Washington, D.C.– Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement after the Supreme Court announced their decision for West Virginia v EPA. “For too long the executive branch has allowed bureaucratic agencies to carry forth its agenda instead of working with Congress,” said Burgess. “Today’s decision guts the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from the overreaching powers it has taken over the last decades.” “Through the Clean Air Act, Congress never intended to give the EPA such broad authority. Nevertheless, the EPA slowly worked to erode state and local auth... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement following the Supreme Court’s decision to allow President Biden to move forward with ending the “Remain in Mexico” program. “President Biden's reckless decision to end the 'Remain in Mexico' policy will further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis at our southern border by giving people who cross the border illegally a free pass to stay in the country and never show up to their court date,” Burgess said. “The Supreme Court recognized Congress’ role in tackling this problem. Speaker Pelosi must addres... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement after voting against S. 2938 - the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – less than 24 hours after it passed the Senate and without full committee consideration in the House. "Having practiced medicine for nearly 30 years, I find it legislative malpractice for the House of Representatives to continue ceding our legislative authority," Burgess said. "While I appreciate that the Senate had discussions among some members about what a bipartisan solution to criminal violence would look like, House members ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court announced its decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Center, overturning Roe v. Wade. “Before coming to Congress, I practiced medicine for nearly 30 years,”said Burgess.“During those years there were times when I would need to emergently intervene after a mother had suffered severe complications from an abortion, putting her life in danger. It was then my responsibility to save her life, which I did without hesitation. Today’s decision by the United State... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks at the start of the Rule Debate for H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act; H.R. 5585, the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Health Act; and H.R. 4176, the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act. As Prepared for Delivery: today’s rule provides for consideration of three bills: H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act; H.R. 5585, the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Health Act; and H.R. 4176, the LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act. Two of these bills rep... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) hostedthe Republican Leader of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Jason Smith, after an eye-opening trip down to the southern border. Budgeting for the Border Doctor in the House Listen to full episode here. Highlights: Burgess: "I've studied this issue for a number of years. It's not new, just the level of anxiety that people have over the border has heightened because things have been run so badly. If you don't go there and see it for yourself, it becomes impossible to understand… Unless you go down and see it firsthand." S... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) is pleased to announce the outstanding students from the 26th Congressional District who have accepted appointments to attend our nation’s service academies. One of the privileges of serving in the U.S. House of Representatives is the opportunity to nominate young Americans to be considered for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy a... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Congresswoman Cindy Axne (D-Iowa) introduced a resolution for “Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month.” “Each year nearly 100,000 Americans lose their life to blood clot,” said Congressman Burgess. “By recognizing Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month, we can hopefully raise awareness to help prevent further blood clot related deaths. I am grateful for Congresswoman Axne joining me in bringing attention to this important cause.” “Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolisms impact nea... Read More »
