Chris Salcedo welcomed Congressman Dr. Michael Burgess to talk about the media, the Democrats with their impeachment, and the NBA and China. Originally published here. Read more »

by Ripon Advance News Service U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX), ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, applauded recently proposed changes by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) governing the confidentiality of patient records created by federally… Read more »

In the wake of this weekend's cowardly attacks in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH, Dr. Burgess joined Fox News to discuss a pathway forward. Selected Quotes: “Our hearts are heavy for the loss of our fellow Texans, and clearly we stand in solidarity with those who lost their family members and loved ones in Ohio.” … “The President came out with a forceful statement,… Read more »

by Sandy Fitzgerald Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, said Monday there is no single way to stop gun violence such as the slayings that occurred in El Paso, Texas, and in Dayton, Ohio, but he was encouraged by President Donald Trump's "forceful" statement about the path going forward.  "I for one am glad to hear the Department of Justice is willing to step up," Rep. Burgess, who… Read more »

This weekend, Dr. Burgess joined WFAA's Inside Texas Politics to discuss last week's town halls and his work to oversee federal border operations.  Read more »

Lake Dallas, TX– Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) announced today that he will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, August 1 in Fort Worth. During the town hall meeting, Dr. Burgess will discuss important issues facing Americans and the work he is doing in Congress to strengthen our national security, bolster our… Read more »

At a hearing on the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement care of unaccompanied migrant children, Dr. Burgess discussed his many visits to ORR shelters in Texas and around the country that care for the thousands of unaccompanied children who reach the southern border. Read more »

During the House's debate on a federal minimum wage increase, Dr. Burgess discussed the ramifications of a one-size-fits-all wage increase for young Americans. As he notes, Democrats' proposed-107 percent minimum wage increase across the country would be detrimental to those entering the workforce. Congress should be working to empower - and not hinder - young Americans'… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after the Energy and Commerce Committee advanced critical bipartisan health care bills at today’s markup. “Today the Energy and Commerce advanced several bipartisan health care bills that will serve American patients in… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement on House Democrats’ H.Res. 489, yet another example of the Majority’s commitment to prioritizing progressive political messaging ahead of effective governance. Today Dr. Burgess traveled back to Texas to attend a memorial service celebrating the life of Ross Perot, an outstanding North Texan… Read more »