Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) led a bipartisan letter to Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) Chairman Richard Glick on FERC’s new policy statements on certificate applications for critical natural gas infrastructure. This letter recognizes the Commission’s recent withdrawal of their interim policy statements… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) voted against another Democrat scheme that will further drive up inflation disguised as a restaurant relief package.
“It is time to put an end to the messaging bills and put forward legislation that will provide real relief to Americans,” said Burgess. “This legislation relies on future potential recoveries to pay for… Read more »
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), joined Fox Business' Mornings with Maria to discuss yesterday’s Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on “Gouged at the Gas Station: Big Oil and Americas Pain at the Pump”, the Department of Interior, Russian sanctions, and President Biden.
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Washington, D.C. – In light of today’s Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing - Gouged at the Gas Station: Big Oil and America’s Pain at the Pump - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) introduced two pieces of legislation to require the Department of the Interior (DOI) to get back to work to increase production of oil and gas on Federal lands. The… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) introduced the Response from Executive Agencies to Congress on Time (REACT) Act to require executive agencies to respond to inquiries from lawmakers in a timely manner.
“When other Members of Congress or I reach out to federal agencies, we should not receive an ‘out of office’ or be… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), along with Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX), Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Congressman John Carter (R-TX), Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Congressman Pat Fallon (R-TX), Congressman Lance Gooden, Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), Congressman Ronny Jackson, M.D… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN), introduced the PATCH Act - Protecting and Transforming Cyber Health Care - to ensure that the U.S. health care system’s cyber infrastructure remains safe and secure for American patients. It will be brought up tomorrow during the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing on the… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following statement after President Biden sent his fiscal year 2023 budget request to Congress.
“President Biden once remarked on the late Senator McCain’s policies – ‘Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value.’ The President’s budget clearly shows he is not… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – On the latest episode of “Doctor in the House,” Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) is joined by former Ambassador to Ukraine, John Herbst. Having served as ambassador during the Orange Revolution, Ambassador Herbst provided a unique perspective during their discussion on the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The fight for Ukraine's sovereignty
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) was joined by over 40 fellow Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle in calling on the International Criminal Court to immediately prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin should anything happen to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy caused by Russian action.
“Putin has continually proven… Read more »
