Dear Friend, House Republicans concluded another productive week in session. I started the week by joining a Ways and Means Committee field hearing in Denton, Texas on enhancing access to health care services, specifically to emergency services in rural areas of our nation. During the hearing, I highlighted the severe shortage of physicians and emergency health providers in Texas. I… Read more »

Dear Friends, This week, I traveled to Eagle Pass, Texas, with Speaker Mike Johnson and other members of the House Republican Conference to tour our southern border. The crisis at our border has turned every state into a border state, demanding urgent action. I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the challenges faced by Texans and hear directly from Border Patrol agents and Law… Read more »

Dear Friends, This week, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing to unpack the reasons behind the loss of public trust in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As you can imagine, I had a list of questions for CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen. Watch my remarks below:  Until next time, this is your doctor's… Read more »

Dear Friends,  I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to reflect on the significance of Veterans Day, which we commemorated this past weekend. It is a time to thank the brave men and women who have served in our nation's military, acknowledging their sacrifices to defend our freedoms and way of life. This year, I spent Veterans Day weekend with the veterans of TX-26 right… Read more »

Dear Friends, It is devastating to watch the barbaric attacks on Israel by Hamas; however, I am grateful for the leadership of Speaker Johnson to put forward two pieces of legislation that resoundingly show our support for one of our closest allies. This week, Speaker Johnson divided up the National… Read more »

Dear Friends, This week in Congress has been a busy one, marked by significant developments and exciting opportunities to serve you. I am pleased to share some important updates with you.    A New Speaker of the House One of the major events this week was the election of our new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson of Louisiana. As the House transitions under his leadership, I… Read more »

Dear Friends, I hope this newsletter finds you well, despite the difficult times we find ourselves in. As your representative in Congress, I feel compelled to address the recent unrest in Israel, which has left me heartbroken. It is of utmost importance that we #StandWithIsrael. This week, I had the opportunity to join members from across the political spectrum on the steps of the… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –Since the start of this Congress, the House Rules Committee has been center stage. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee and Chairman for the House Budget Committee Health Task Force, started a series today on the committee to provide listeners with a more in depth understanding of why this committee is so important. He… Read more »

Dear Friends,   I am always grateful for the privilege of serving you and our community in Congress. Today, I am excited to share some important updates with you.  Chairing the Health Task Force on the House Budget Committee: I am honored to announce that I will serve as the Chair of the Health Task Force… Read more »

Dear Friends, Last weekend, I had the privilege of hosting my annual Energy Efficiency Summit and Fair, aimed at providing cost-saving solutions for North Texas. I am excited to share some of the highlights from the event.   Throughout the summit, we were fortunate to hear from energy experts who provided valuable insights to empower our community to make informed decisions that… Read more »