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, released the following statement after he voted for H.R. 8337, a short-term continuing resolution (CR), to fund the federal government through December 11, 2020. 

"The most basic responsibility of Congress is to pass a budget,” said Burgess. “During this unprecedented time, it is critical to avoid a costly government shutdown; however, passing a CR does not allow government agencies to plan for the future or make necessary adjustments. My hope is that Congress takes its responsibility seriously and comes together to pass each appropriations bill.”