Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement following the Supreme Court’s decision to allow President Biden to move forward with ending the “Remain in Mexico” program. “President Biden's reckless decision to end the 'Remain in Mexico' policy will further exacerbate… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement after voting against S. 2938 - the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – less than 24 hours after it passed the Senate and without full committee consideration in the House. "Having practiced medicine for nearly 30 years, I… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court announced its decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Center, overturning Roe v. Wade. “Before coming to Congress, I practiced medicine for nearly 30 years,”said Burgess.“During… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) delivered the following opening remarks at the start of the Rule Debate for H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act; H.R. 5585, the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Health Act; and H.R. 4176,… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) hostedthe Republican Leader of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Jason Smith, after an eye-opening trip down to the southern border. Budgeting for the Border Doctor in the House Listen to full episode here. … Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX)  is pleased to announce the outstanding students from the 26th Congressional District who have accepted appointments to attend our nation’s service academies. One of the privileges of serving in the U.S. House of Representatives is the opportunity to… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Congresswoman Cindy Axne (D-Iowa) introduced a resolution for “Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month.” “Each year nearly 100,000 Americans lose their life to blood clot,” said Congressman Burgess. “By recognizing Deep Vein… Read more »

Washington, D.C. –Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX),Republican Leader of the Rules Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process, delivered the following opening remarks during today's hearing: “Tools to Combat Gun Trafficking and Reduce Gun Violence in Our Communities.” … Read more »

Washington, D.C. –Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), joined Mornings with Maria discussing the administration's response to the crisis at our southern border and ever growing energy crisis. … Read more »

  Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) introduced H.R. 7995, the Gold Card Act of 2022. This legislation will exempt qualifying… Read more »