April 14, 2020 Dear Friends, Today, I released a resource that will be helpful to doctors in navigating this Coronavirus outbreak and the financial implications their practices may face. This fact sheet includes important information about federal financial support options and implementation of the CARES Act. Doctors are encouraged to review this resource page and share with others who may find it useful. You can find it by clicking here. National Update: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued updated FAQs for State Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) agencies... Read More »
April 13, 2020 Dear Friends, Today, the Federal Communication Commission’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program Application Portal opened. This COVID-19 Telehealth Program will provide $200 million in funding from the CARES Act. The funding will help furnish connected care capabilities to treat patients remotely during this time. National Update: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new report regarding geographic differences in this Coronavirus outbreak. This report breaks down the geographic distribution of cases, deaths, and incidence and includes all states, territories,... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health was named a finalist in the Congressional Management Foundation’s third annual Democracy Awards. Burgess ranked above his fellow lawmakers for exceptional achievement in the Transparency & Accountability category, which salutes Congressional offices who have enhanced constituent relations and accessible information about their work and performance. “It is an honor to be recognized for being transparent and accountable... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia energy production meeting. “Over the last decade, America has emerged as a global leader in energy production thanks to the energy sector's technological innovations and productivity growth that have been refined by a vibrant, free market,” said Burgess. “This year, the price of oil has fallen rapidly due to changing supply and demand throughout the ... Read More »
April 10, 2020 Dear Friends, Yesterday, OPEC and Russia reached a commitment to cut their oil production by 10 million barrels a day, reversing the production increases initiated last month, and are seeking mandatory cuts from the G20 nations. I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to maintaining America’s free market principles and our leadership position in the global energy market. That is why I co-sponsored legislation to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This action would increase America’s energy resilience and save taxpayer dollars by buying petroleum at a low price. It also wil... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health released the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked additional funding for American small businesses. “As the nation continues to fight this Coronavirus, Congress needs to show a united front,” Said Burgess. “By blocking additional funding, Senate Democrats have hurt American small businesses. “Last week, over six million Americans filed for unemployment. It is disgraceful that Democrats have decided to pu... Read More »
April 9, 2020 Dear Friends, Today,as the nation continues to fight this Coronavirus, Senate Democrats blocked additional funding for American small businesses. The package put forward by Senate Majority Leader McConnell was designed to strengthen the Paycheck Protection Program. We must ensure this program remains available for our small business to maintain their payrolls to provide financial protection for their employees during this crisis. National Update: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) integrated COVID-19 grant information into an online system available to the public.... Read More »
April 8, 2020 Dear Friends, Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury released updated FAQs on the Paycheck Protection Program: Also, here are helpful links provided by the Treasury Department for assistance to small businesses, non-profits, veterans organizations, and tribal businesses—as well as to some self-employed and independent contractors: National Update: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved $34 billion for providers. This funding will be administered through an expansion of the Accelerated and Advance Payment Program. These payments are available to Part A pro... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), member of the House Rules Committee and Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health appeared on Newsmax TV’s Sean Spicer & Co. to address some of the policy issues that have arisen as a result of the coronavirus. Here are the highlights: Hydroxychloroquine – a treatment for COVID-19? “Here’s the deal: it is available, it is FDA approved. Your physician could choose to use an off label-medication that is something that we do all the time in medicine. An off-label use of an FDA-approved medication is no... Read More »
by Dave Kovaleski Alaska Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) are sponsoring a bill to purchase $3 billion of U.S.-produced crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The bill aligns with the request made by President Donald Trump and Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette to fill the SPR to capacity. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) and Reps. Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) and Michael Burgess (R-TX) are also sponsoring this bicameral bill, which will be introduced when Congress returns to session. “The oil and gas industry is critical to our nation’s economy and supports more than 10 mil... Read More »
