The recent false alarm in Hawaii raised questions about our country’s general preparedness and emergency infrastructure. In this weekly address, Dr. Burgess discusses the importance of both ensuring emergency preparedness and Congressional oversight over this effort. Read his full remarks here. Read more

Dr. Burgess recorded a special address on the government shutdown and its effects on our Armed Forces and essential government services. Although the government is closed, Dr. Burgess' work representing North Texans will not stop. For the duration of this funding lapse, his office will remain open during normal business hours to provide constituent services for the 26th District. Read his full remarks here. Read more

Today, Dr. Burgess reviewed the classified memo prepared by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Read his full remarks here. Read more

Congress is facing a deadline to fund the state Children’s Health Insurance Program. In Texas, more than 400,000 children are counting on CHIP for their medical coverage. It’s time that we set the record straight, and urge the Senate Democrats to stop playing politics with American children and vote on this important bill. Read his full remarks. Read more

Each year, Dr. Burgess publishes a report that details how he is serving the 26th District. In this weekly address, Dr. Burgess breaks down accomplishments from 2017, and offers an outlook for the second half of the 115th Congress. Read his full remarks here, and read his complete 2017 Year End Report here. Read more

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas this weekend, Dr. Burgess gives holiday greetings and a reflection on 2017. Read his full remarks here. Read more

Today, Congress passed comprehensive tax reform for the first time since 1986. In this special address, Dr. Burgess discusses how these changes to the tax code will help families in North Texas and around the country keep more of their hard-earned money. Also as part of the tax reform package, Congress voted to eliminate Obamacare's intrusive individual mandate penalty - an overreach of Americans' personal freedom. Read his full remarks here. Read more

Last week, Dr. Burgess introduced a bill that would protect federal security contractors working overseas from unfair sentencing requirements so that they can continue to protect our soldiers and civil servants to their full ability. In this weekly address, he discusses why this topic has become personal for him and for many North Texans. Read his full remarks here. Read more

In this weekly address, Dr. Burgess gives an update on two bills passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that will strengthen Second Amendment rights. Read his full remarks here. Read more

A year after the House passed the 21st Century Cures Act, Dr. Burgess gives an update on how this landmark law already is helping to deliver cures to American patients. Read his full remarks here. Read more