Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, joined by Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-GA), support Energy and Commerce’s decision to advance H.R. 3539, the Behavioral Health Intervention Guidelines (BIG) Act. This legislation will provide local communities with support for those who suffer from mental illness. "American students’ world has been turned upside down because of this pandemic. It is important that as we work to get them back in the classroom that we ... Read More »
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. The legislation was supposed to deliver another round of $1,200 direct payments to most Americans, help schools and local governments and restore more generous unemployment benefits. Democrats passed an over $3-trillion bill over two months ago which also includes money for struggling states; Republicans and the White House are demanding a much smaller package and have resisted... Read More »
Congressman Burgess appears on Fox and Friends First to discuss the possibility of Democrats and Republicans reaching a deal on further coronavirus stimulus legislation. Read More »
Lake Dallas, Texas – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, announces a special salute to local veterans and welcomes nominations for the 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation. The Congressional Veteran Commendation, in conjunction with the Veterans History Project sponsored by the Library of Congress, honors the distinguished veterans of Texas’ 26th Congressional District and preserves their stories for future generations of Americans. “Our nation’s veterans h... Read More »
September 4, 2020 Dear Friends, For four months in a row now, the U.S. has seen jobs added back to the economy. The August Jobs Report shows hopeful progress toward an economic recovery as we continue to traverse this pandemic. National Updates: The Department of Health and Human Services(HHS) announced that assisted living facilities may now apply for funding under the Provider Relief Fund Phase 2 General Distribution allocation. Additionally, HHS announced the details for the distribution of $2 billion of Provider Relief Funds out of the $5 billion in planned support for nursing homes. Prov... Read More »
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas), a member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, announces a special salute to local veterans and welcomes nominations for the 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation. The Congressional Veteran Commendation, in conjunction with the Veterans History Project sponsored by the Library of Congress, honors the distinguished veterans of Texas’ 26th Congressional District and preserves their stories for future generations of Americans. "Our nation’s veterans have honorably serve... Read More »
by Ripon Advance News Service U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) on Aug. 28 proposed a bipartisan bill that would establish and maintain the United States as a leader in emerging technologies. Rep. McMorris Rodgers sponsored the American Competitiveness on More Productive Emerging Tech Economy (COMPETE) Act, H.R. 8132, which would require the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Commerce Secretary to conduct studies and submit reports on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies on U.S. businesses conducting interstate commerce, according to the congressional reco... Read More »
Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) and Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) have introduced H.R. 8128, the AI for Consumer Product Safety Act – legislation directing the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish a pilot program for the agency to use artificial intelligence (AI) in furtherance of its mission to protect consumers from unsafe products. “As Co-Chair of the Congressional AI Caucus, one of my top priorities has been to help expand AI adoption within the federal government by ensuring federal agencies have the expertise and tools they need to succeed,” said Congressman Mc... Read More »
September 1, 2020 Dear Friends, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)released 1.5 million N95 respirators from the Strategic National Stockpile for distribution to over 3,000 nursing home facilities. HHS extended Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act liability coverage to licensed healthcare practitioners prescribing or administering point-of-care COVID-19 tests, expanding rapid point-of-care antigen tests in congregate facilities. HHS is providing up to 125 million cloth face masks to states and territories for distribution to schools that are reopening to in-person lea... Read More »
from the office of Congressman Jerry McNerney -- Stockton, CA – Today Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) and Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) introduced H.R. 8128 the AI for Consumer Product Safety Act – legislation directing the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to establish a pilot program for the agency to use artificial intelligence (AI) in furtherance of its mission to protect consumers from unsafe products. “As Co-Chair of the Congressional AI Caucus, one of my top priorities has been to help expand AI adoption within the federal government by ensuring federal agencies have th... Read More »
