In an interview with Neil Cavuto, Dr. Burgess discussed the role of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement in caring for the unprecedented number of unaccompanied migrant children crossing the southern border. 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 once again traveling to the Lower Rio Grande Valley sector to visit Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing centers. Dr. Burgess, alongside other physicians serving in Congress, visited CBP facilities in… Read more »

Washington, DC — Today Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) introduced the Behavioral Intervention Guidelines (BIG) Act alongside Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-GA), Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Rep. Joe Kennedy (D-MA). This legislation would task the Department of Health and Human Services to work with the Department of Education, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security,… 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 President Trump signed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, which includes Dr. Burgess’ MISSION Zero Act and other critical public health measures.  “I am grateful that… 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 on President Trump’s plan to expand Americans’ access to health care choices. This rule allows businesses to provide health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), enabling employers to use pretax dollars to subsidize individual… 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 on H.R. 6.  “As I saw firsthand during my trip to the southern border last week, there is a humanitarian and security crisis that necessitates Congressional action. Unfortunately, H.R. 6 is not a valid solution. We know… Read more »

Following his trip to southwest Texas, Dr. Burgess joined Neil Cavuto to discuss the humanitarian and security crisis on America's southern border. Read more »

Dr. Burgess joined Fox 4's "Good Day" to discuss his recent trip to the southern border, including his visits to federal facilities that are beyond capacity due to the overwhelming number of migrants arriving each day. Read more »

Dr. Burgess joined Mornings with Maria to discuss House Republicans' work to deliver solutions for the American people in spite of Democrats' opposition.  Read more »

Full Remarks as Prepared for Delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in opposition to H.R. 987. I am concerned that the Democrats are using bipartisan drug pricing bills to pay for partisan politics. These bills are proof that we can work together across the aisle and do what is best for our constituents. Unfortunately, as the Washington Post so eloquently said… Read more »