August 26, 2021 Dear Friends, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fully approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, marking a new milestone in Operation Warp Speed’s successful drive to bring a safe and effective vaccine to market in record-setting time. The FDA announced the extension of bamlanivimab’s shelf life to 18 months. The fact sheet for health care providers discussing the emergency use authorization of Lilly COVID-19 treatments can be found here. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released a document outlining tips and tools to help first responders cope with ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., (R-TX) released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi rammed through a $3.5 trillion budget bill and a partisan federal election takeover. "I am concerned for all the Americans in Afghanistan who are stuck in yet another preventable crisis created by this Administration," said Burgess. "Instead of focusing on how we could aid those fighting for their lives, the House was called back to vote on legislation that solely focused on a partisan wish list. I put forward an amendment last night that simply called for regular order and de... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) will be co-hosting the 2021 North Texas U.S. Service Academy Day along with Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Congressman Van Taylor (R-TX), Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX), Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), Congressman Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX), and Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX), This informational outreach event will be held on Saturday morning, August 28th at Guyer High School in Denton and will provide interested students in grades 8-12 the op... Read More »
08/18/2021 Dear Friends, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Walensky signed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendation for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised individuals. The CDC released a study indicating that the mRNA vaccines were highly effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms and hospitalizations for at least 24 weeks. A report issued by the CDC found that all three COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States are highly effective in preventing COVID-19 hospitalizations for adults. The vaccines were... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement on the situation in Afghanistan. "My thoughts keep turning to the families I met with who have lost loved ones due to the Afghan conflict," said Burgess. "To the service members who fearlessly and honorably served our country in Afghanistan, your efforts were not in vain. You protected our country and for that we are forever grateful. "President Biden did face a choice when he took office. In his choice he put forward no plan and commanded American forces and civilians to get out as fast as they cou... Read More »
August 13, 2021 Dear Friends, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises pregnant women and women who are thinking about becoming pregnant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Department of Health and Human Services will require Indian Health Service and National Institutes of Health employees who interact with patients, and members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated their guidance for state Medicaid, CHIP, and BHP programs to prepare for when the appropriate determination... Read More »
by Chris Galford | Homeland Preparedness News This week yielded multiple attempts from Republican legislators to crack down on what they see as massive health concerns at the United States-Mexico border, urging COVID-19 tests for migrants, a field hearing on illegal immigration and border health protections, and increased support for immigration enforcement. The GOP Doctors Caucus urged the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to mandate COVID-19 testing for migrants before allowing them access to the country. In a letter later posted on Twitter, the caucus pointed to the words of Chief ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, led a letter with 101 of her Republican and Democratic colleagues to the United States Department of Justice. This letter calls on Attorney General Merrick Garland to conduct an investigation into the website OnlyFans.com, focusing on the prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on the website and the specific actions OnlyFans takes to ensure minors are protected from exploitation. The presence of CSAM on OnlyFans is undeniable and it appears OnlyFans does not have adequate safeguards or prot... Read More »
August 10, 2021 Dear Friends, A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on COVID-19 infections in Kentucky found that those who are not vaccinated are twice as likely to contract the virus. The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices updated its analysis of COVID-19 vaccination risks to clarify that benefits outweigh the risks of not receiving the vaccine. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule for reporting COVID-19 vaccinations of hospital staff. North Texas Update: There are over 9,400 hospitalizations in Texas due to... Read More »
By The Fort Stockton Pioneer Congressmen Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) led eight members of the Texas Delegation in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. The members expressed concern for the Administration’s practice of catch-and-release for the thousands of migrants unlawfully crossing our southern border and the lack of consistent testing for COVID-19. The letter stated: “In a Mar. 8 letter signed by 23 members of Congress, we requested information on the enforcement status of Title 42 (42 U.S.C. Section 265) as reports surfaced... Read More »
