Washington, D.C. –Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), released the following statement after Senate and House Democrats released a plan to expand the U.S. Supreme Court by four seats. “Democrats… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7 – the Paycheck Fairness Act. “It is disappointing that this entire Congress we have spent more time focused on passing messaging legislation that failed to be signed into law last year than… Read more »

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), provided the following statement after President Biden released his budget for the 2022 fiscal year.  “With the release of the President’s budget for the 2022 fiscal year, it is time for Congress to come together and pass responsible appropriations bills,” said Burgess. “Congress has a responsibility to the American… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), released the following statement after President Biden announced six executive actions that will infringe on Americans’ Second Amendment rights. “The actions taken by the Administration today will only prevent law-abiding Americans from protecting their families,” said Burgess. “These actions are an attack on our… Read more »

Burgess Remembers Congressman Hastings Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), released the following statement after learning about the passing of fellow Rules Committee Member, Congressman Alcee Hastings (D- FL). “It… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), delivered the following remarks at today's Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing "Power Struggle: Examining the 2021 Texas Grid Failure." As prepared for delivery:  Thank you, Ranking Member Griffith.… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – In response to Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations' hearing on the COVID-19 vaccine, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) drafted an op-ed for the Denton Record Chronicle to stress the importance, safety, and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine.  The Congressman is appreciative of the efforts made by Denton County Public… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) joined Saturday Report with Joe Pinion to discuss the upcoming Energy and Commerce hearing on “Disinformation Nation: Social Media’s Role in promoting extremism and misinformation.” Highlights here:  “Later this week the Energy… Read more »

  Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), delivers floor remarks opposing H.R. 1868 and seeking support for H.R. 1999 … Read more »