Dear Friends, Last weekend, I had the privilege of hosting my annual Energy Efficiency Summit and Fair, aimed at providing cost-saving solutions for North Texas. I am excited to share some of the highlights from the event. Throughout the summit, we were fortunate to hear from energy experts who provided valuable insights to empower our community to make informed decisions that conserve energy and reduce monthly utility bills. From simple energy-saving practices to more advanced technologies, our speakers covered a wide range of strategies that can positively impact your bottom line. Kicking of... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) introduced H.R. 4698, the GOLD Card Act of 2023. This legislation will exempt qualifying providers from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage plans. "Having practiced medicine for nearly three decades before entering Congress, I empathize with the frustration of waiting on the government's approval to administer necessary treatments to my Medicare patients," said Congressman Michael Burgess, MD "I want to extend my gratitude to my fellow Texan, Congressman Vincente Gonzale... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support for H.R. 4366, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs (VA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024. “This legislation is a step towards honoring the service of our American heroes,”said Burgess. “It eliminates wasteful spending without sacrificing the needs of our veterans, service members, and their families. While I appreciate that this legislation provides essential funding for health care, benefits, a... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3941 – Schools Not Shelters Act. “President Biden and his administration either do not realize or just simply don’t care how their immigration policies have exacerbated the crisis at the southern border,” said Burgess. “Opening our public schools to house unlawful migrants continues to illuminate the ‘Open Now’ sign the President has placed on our border. First and foremost, our schools must educate our children, not provid... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting to pass the H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA). “The Constitution is clear that one of the main responsibilities of Congress is to provide for the common defense. While no bill is perfect, the NDAA provides the framework to roll back the harmful partisan policies this administration has forced on our military,” Burgess said. “This legislation rejects the indoctrination of our military by eliminating cri... Read More »
Dear Friends, It was a busy week in Washington. Today, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and earlier this week the Energy and Commerce Committee passed important legislation out of the Subcommittee on Health. The NDAA, a piece of legislation that reflects one of Congress' primary responsibilities, providing for the common defense as outlined in the Constitution, passed the House today. While no bill is perfect, this legislation paves the way for undoing harmful partisan policies imposed on our military by the current administration. It eliminates critical race the... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), and Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the unintended consequences of over-burdensome reporting requirements in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations. The bill, known as the Sunshine Act of 2023 (H.R. 9378), seeks to provide physicians with unrestricted access to the latest medical research and training materials, ensuring the delivery of the best possible care. Under current regulations, the ACA mandates physicians to report an... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness scheme. “President Biden's student loan scheme was an outrageously blatant ploy to appease his political base from the beginning. It is absolutely infuriating to witness the disregard for hardworking Americans who did not take out student loans or have already paid off their student loans,” said Burgess. “Forcing taxpayers to bear the burden of debts they never willingly assume... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3564 – the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023. “Here we go again,” said Burgess. “This administration conjured up another foolhardy plan to cheat hardworking Americans from the opportunity to own their home. The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s decision to recalibrate mortgage interest rates to charge a borrower with a higher credit score more interest to subsidize borrowers with lower credit scores is a prime exa... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3799 – the CHOICE Arrangement Act. This legislation will allow America’s small businesses to provide their employees with high-quality and affordable health care insurance coverage. “Our economy rests on the backs of American small businesses and allowing these businesses the ability to better care for, retain, and recruit employees is important,”said Burgess. “I firmly believe that an ounce of prevention is pound of cure. ... Read More »
