Gasoline prices fueled U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess’ town hall meeting Saturday at Wakeland High School where he discussed how national events are influencing the 26th district and took questions from constituents. Read more

U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess is now welcoming nominations from the community for the 2008 Congressional Veteran Commendation. The Congressional Veteran Commendation, in conjunction with the Veterans History Project sponsored by the Library of Congress, has been created to honor the distinguished veterans of Texas' 26th Congressional District and to preserve their stories for future generations of Americans. Read more

The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved by voice vote today a bill aimed at creating a nationwide system of electronic medical records. The approval came only after sponsors modified several information-sharing provisions to alleviate concerns of lawmakers and stakeholders from healthcare, high-tech and consumer groups. While the changes made since the bill's passage by a key subcommittee in June were substantial, some lawmakers did not think they went far enough. Read more

...Lawmakers, aides and lobbyists say House Democratic leaders may schedule a vote in September on an expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)...But one Republican, Michael C. Burgess of Texas, was skeptical. Read more

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site (Page 16) More than a thousand people gathered at South Grand Prairie High School on June 7 to say good-bye and good luck to the men and women of the 2nd Battalion, 149th General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB), at the unit’s deployment ceremony. The Soldiers and their guests were honored to by the presence of two distinguished speakers, Dr. Michael Burgess, U.S. representative from the 26th C... Read more

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site ...Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, said Tuesday he believes enough House lawmakers will support a discharge petition to force a vote on a bill that would require employers to use the E-Verify system to confirm the legal status of their workers...more Read more

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site Prince William's immigration policy has led to a 19-plus percentage drop in crimes against persons, Board of Supervisors' Chairman Corey Stewart, R-at-large, told a roomful of primarily congressional staffers and media members at a Tuesday panel discussion at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The immigration panel was hosted by the House Republican Policy Study Committee and moderated ... Read more

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site A discussion on U.S. immigration was held at the Library of Congress...When asked about the impact of increasing housing costs if the cheap labor population decreased, Representative Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas) pointed out that the increased housing costs would be a ‘one time thing’ but the costs of education and medical assistance would increase ‘in perpetuity’ if the U.S. ignored the illegal ... Read more

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site A high-tech employment verification system is the centerpiece of a proposal aimed at improving enforcement of immigration laws and stopping illegal border crossings. That’s what a four-member panel, moderated by Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, said during a discussion of illegal immigration and enforcement on Tuesday...more Read more

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, seeks nominations for the 2008 Congressional Veteran Commendation. The commendation, in conjunction with the Veterans History Project sponsored by the Library of Congress, honors the distinguished veterans of Texas' 26th Congressional District and preserves their stories for future generations of Americans...more Read more