Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee and Chairman of the House Budget Committee Health Task Force, released the following statement after voting in support of H. Res. 918 - Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes. “The power of impeachment is t... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, and Chairman of the House Budget Committee's Health Care Task Force, is pleased to announce the winning submission for the 2023 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual app competition was open to private, public and home-schooled students in middle and high school who reside in and/or attend school in the 26th Congressional District of Texas. The CAC is an initiative of the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage students to participate in STEM, learn coding and inspire their pu... Read More »
Dear Friends, This week, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing to unpack the reasons behind the loss of public trust in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As you can imagine, I had a list of questions for CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen. Watch my remarks below: Until next time, this is your doctor's note. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee and Chairman of the House Budget Committee Health Task Force, was joined by Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX), Neal Dunn (R-FL), and Jason Crow (D-CO) to re-introduce the Veterans Health Care Stamp Act. This legislation will direct the United States Postal Service to issue and sell a stamp to provide funding for the medical care and treatment of veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. “The Veterans Health Care Stamp Act is built upon the notion that Americans are a patriotic an... Read More »
Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to reflect on the significance of Veterans Day, which we commemorated this past weekend. It is a time to thank the brave men and women who have served in our nation's military, acknowledging their sacrifices to defend our freedoms and way of life. This year, I spent Veterans Day weekend with the veterans of TX-26 right in the heart of Denton Square. Walking alongside these heroes and listening to their stories was a truly humbling experience. It reinforced the understanding that the resilience and sacrifices of these extraordinary indi... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee and Chairman of the House Budget Committee Health Task Force, released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 6126: Israeli Security Appropriations Act of 2024. “It is devastating to watch the barbaric attacks on Israel from Hamas,” said Burgess. “I appreciate Speaker Johnson dividing up the National Security Supplemental Appropriation request from President Biden and looking for ways to offset the cost of this request. It is critical that we remain resolute in our suppor... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee and Chairman of the House Budget Committee Health Task Force, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed two additional individual appropriation bills: H.R. 4821 - Interior and Environment Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 and H.R. 4364 - Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024. So far, the House has sent 7 of the 12 individual appropriation bills. “House Republicans are committed to being open and transparent to the American taxpayer,” said Burgess. ... Read More »
Dear Friends, It is devastating to watch the barbaric attacks on Israel by Hamas; however, I am grateful for the leadership of Speaker Johnson to put forward two pieces of legislation that resoundingly show our support for one of our closest allies. This week, Speaker Johnson divided up the National Security Supplemental Appropriation request from President Biden and found ways to offset the cost of this request. It is critical that we remain resolute in our support of Israel, and we must do so in a fiscally responsible way. Now is not the time to waver in our support because Hamas will not he... Read More »
Dear Friends, This week in Congress has been a busy one, marked by significant developments and exciting opportunities to serve you. I am pleased to share some important updates with you. A New Speaker of the House One of the major events this week was the election of our new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson of Louisiana. As the House transitions under his leadership, I am confident that Speaker Johnson will provide strong and principled leadership to guide us through the pressing issues facing our nation. I joined NEWSNATION to discuss Speaker Johnson’s election: The First Roundtable of the... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee and Chairman for the House Budget Committee Health Task Force, released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 771 – Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. “It is devastating to watch what is happening to our ally Israel,” said Burgess. “I am grateful that the first action taken by Speaker Johnson was to ensure the world knows our support of Israel and strong stance against Hamas and the horrifying action... Read More »
