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… 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’… 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… 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… Read more »

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site Autoridades de la Corte del Condado de Tarrant, del sector salud y representantes del Congreso de Texas trabajan en forma coordinada para obtener fondos federales que permitan crear una clínica de atención médica primaria en favor de las familias de bajos recursos del Sureste de Fort… Read more »

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site Medicare cuts this week could erode access to health care for the elderly, the disabled, military families and military retirees in Wichita Falls, irate local physicians said.... ...So he’s been working with U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, and others who want a permanent fix… Read more »

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site This week will be filled with the imagery of the Fourth of July. On Friday, we will stock up on hot dogs, gas up the boats and look up at fireworks, all part of the annual celebration of our nation's birthday. But while we are cooling ourselves in the pool or lake of our choice and… Read more »

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site On Wednesday, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health by voice vote approved a bill (HR 6357) that aims to encourage nationwide adoption of an electronic health record system... ...Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) said the bill's provisions should be flexible to facilitate… Read more »

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on Wednesday by voice vote approved a bill (HR 6357) that aims to encourage nationwide adoption of an electronic health record system... ...Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) said the bill's provisions should be flexible to facilitate… Read more »