Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) drafted an op-ed highlighting the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early Reauthorization Act  (PREEMIE).    Protecting and Caring for Our Most Vulnerable Citizens  The Washington Examiner  August 12, 2023  Read full… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) introduced H.R. 4698, the GOLD Card Act of 2023. This legislation will exempt qualifying providers from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage plans.  "Having practiced medicine for nearly three decades before entering Congress, I empathize with the… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support for H.R. 4366, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs (VA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024.  “This legislation is a step towards honoring the service of our American… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3941 – Schools Not Shelters Act. “President Biden and his administration either do not realize or just simply don’t care how their immigration policies have exacerbated the crisis at the southern… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting to pass the H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA). “The Constitution is clear that one of the main responsibilities of Congress is to provide for the common defense. While no… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), and Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the unintended consequences of over-burdensome reporting requirements in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations. The bill, known as the Sunshine Act of 2023 (H.R. 9378),… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3564 – the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023. “Here we go again,” said Burgess. “This administration conjured up another foolhardy plan to cheat hardworking Americans from the opportunity to own their… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3799 – the CHOICE Arrangement Act.  This legislation will allow America’s small businesses to provide their employees with high-quality and affordable health care insurance coverage.  “Our… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) hosted Congressman Larry Bucschon, M.D, for a conversation on the history of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). MACRA: How American Health Care Went From Volume to Value   Doctor in the House  Listen to full… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, delivered the following remarks while managing the Rule Debate for H.R. 3799, H.R. 3564, and H. Res. 461. As prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule and underlying bills. Today, the Republican Majority continues its long process of… Read more »