by Ripon Advance News Service U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on Dec. 10 proposed a bipartisan bill to modernize a federal incentive program for manufacturing clean, environmentally friendly aviation technology. “This legislation will help foster electric vehicle startups, including electric airplanes, by providing them the resources they need to get off… Read more »

by Paul Bryant The Denton Housing Authority has been awarded more than $170,000 to provide vouchers to veterans facing homelessness from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “Veterans risked everything on our behalf,” Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Davis said. “So, if they fall into homelessness, it is only right for us to do everything we can to lift them out. These vouchers… Read more »

The American College of Rheumatology has praised CMS for approving “long awaited” updates to cognitive care reimbursements for Medicare, increasing the amount for evaluation and management services. In a press release, the ACR stated that the update, part of CMS’ 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule, clears the way for “much needed” increases in Medicare reimbursement for E/M… Read more »

by the National Kidney Foundation "The National Kidney Foundation applauds the passage of the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act in the U.S House of Representatives earlier today. "With transplant patients suffering disproportionately from the adverse effects of COVID-19, this legislation is more critical now than ever.… Read more »

by Ali Iveson The Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act, which gives United States officials the power to prosecute individuals for doping schemes at international sports competitions involving American athletes, has been signed into law. Passed by the US Senate last month, President Donald Trump has today signed the contentious legislation into law.  Named after Russian whistleblower… Read more »

by Abby Livingston The fall campaigns may be over, but for two Texans in Congress the elections are continuing into this week. U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess, a Lewisville Republican, and Joaquin Castro, a San Antonio Democrat, spent much of the last year pursuing colleagues to support their bids as their parties' top representatives of a pair of high-profile… Read more »

by Brandi Vincent  Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the House would form an Energy Secretary-led, $10 million grant program to support local governments, electric utility companies, universities and others in pinpointing the most sensible locations for future electric vehicle charging stations. Electric vehicles, or EVs, are emerging as an increasingly trusted,… Read more »

by Ripon Advance News Service U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) on Nov. 24 introduced bipartisan legislation that would establish a $10 million grant program to map optimal locations for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The Electric Vehicle Mobility Area Planning (EV MAP) Act, H.R. 8807, which Rep. Burgess cosponsored with bill sponsor U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ), would… Read more »

by Tom Benning WASHINGTON — Pilot Point Rep. Michael Burgess will never forget an early markup he participated in as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. A fellow Texas Republican, then-Rep. Joe Barton of Ennis, was the chairman. One of the panel’s Democrats, then-Rep. Ed Markey of Massachusetts, offered an amendment related to the energy efficiency of ceiling fans.… Read more »

Rep. Burgess joined Fox & Friends First to discuss the progress of three COVID-19 vaccine candidates.  Read more »