This week the Energy and Commerce Committee advanced 25 bills to combat the opioid crisis, another important step in Congress' work to end the epidemic. In this special address, Dr. Burgess gives an update on this critical work to help families in North Texas and around the country. Read his full remarks here. Read more »

Dr. Burgess held his 10th annual Emergency Preparedness Summit last Saturday in Little Elm to help North Texans prepare for severe weather, lakeside safety, and any emergency they may face. In this weekly address, Dr. Burgess gives a recap of the summit and encourages North Texas families to make a plan for emergencies. Read his full remarks here.  Read more »

Fighting the opioid crisis will take more than legislative solutions. Tomorrow, Saturday, April 28, is Drug Take Back Day, an opportunity for North Texans and all Americans to help prevent diversion of drugs by taking any unused prescription drugs to an authorized collection site. Find the closest collection site at https://takebackday.dea.gov/.  Read Dr. Burgess' full… Read more »

Last week, President Trump took action to launch precision strikes on targets associated with the chemical weapons capabilities of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. In this weekly address, Dr. Burgess discusses this calculated action to establish a strong deterrent against the production, spread, and use of chemical weapons. Read his full remarks here.   Read more »

On Wednesday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Facebook’s transparency and use of consumer data. During the hearing, Dr. Burgess was the first lawmaker to ask Mr. Zuckerberg what specifically would set apart good “terms and conditions” from current standards. In this weekly address, Dr. Burgess reflects on the hearing and… Read more »

Alongside President Trump, Congress is stepping up to overcome the opioid epidemic - the "crisis next door" that impacts neighborhoods in North Texas and around the country. In this weekly address, Dr. Burgess gives an update on his actions to end this scourge. Read his full remarks here.  Read more »

In recent weeks, Texans and Americans across the country have been shocked by the serial package bombs in Austin, TX. These attacks have had a far-reaching impact on our state and nation, as well as close to home. One of the victims killed in the bombings was Draylen Mason, a 17-year old high school senior who had been accepted into the University of North Texas to study music in the… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an appropriations bill to fund our Armed Forces, the federal government, and other essential services and programs. While Dr. Burgess is supportive of Congress’ efforts to secure funding for these priorities, he acknowledges that the process by which Congress passes funding legislation is broken. Read his full remarks here.  Read more »

Infrastructure reform is a critical priority for Congress. In North Texas and around the country, there is a need for our roads and bridges to be upgraded. Along with President Trump, we are working to invest in the future and modernize America's infrastructure. Read his full remarks here.  Read more »

The opioid crisis impacts every neighborhood in America – including neighborhoods in North Texas. To combat this epidemic, Congress is working to identify sensible solutions, striking the right balance between necessary enforcement and patient safety. In this video update, Dr. Burgess shares ways everyone can play a role in the team effort against opioid abuse. Read his full remarks… Read more »