Burgess Supports Policy to Ease Gas Prices Texans are taking a hard hit with current gas prices, but House Republicans have acted aggressively, passing legislation to diversify our oil supplies, ease the construction of new refineries and criminalize price gouging. Myself, and other House Republicans, continue to push for new energy legislation that would accomplish the following: Open up ANWR to allow American ingenuity and American technology to produce energy safely, protect the environment, ... Read more

NEWS Energy Efficiency Event at Home Depot FLOWER MOUND, TX, Mar 10 – Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Secretary Clay Sell and Representative Michael Burgess (R-26th) visited the Home Depot in Flower Mound, Texas, to discuss the economic benefits of energy efficiency as well as the economic significance of President Bush's newly announced Advanced Energy and American Competitiveness Initiatives. After a brief tour and demonstration by Home Depot on the benefits of Energy Star products, Congress... Read more

Please do not respond to this email. To contact Congressman Burgess, use the "Write Your Rep" service. If you would to be removed from our email distribution list, please click here. This link will redirect you to the main page of the congressional website where you can remove your email address. NEWS Checks & Balances: Domestic Surveillance WASHINGTON, DC, Feb 15 – Congressman Michael Burgess made a statement in which he pervasively defended President Bush’s authority and actions when dealing ... Read more

Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I would remind the gentleman from Ohio that Tulane Medical Center opened today with a lot of fanfare. That is one of those dreadful private, for-profit corporations; and they are the first such hospital back in business in New Orleans. Ray Nagin said he wished he could bottle that and extend it to other companies. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to talk about the domestic surveillance that was in the news earlier. My colleagues may not have noticed a rather insightful op ed... Read more

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, and other Members of the Texas delegation in Washington, met with Texas border sheriffs to discuss the problems they are currently facing on the border. Sheriffs from across Texas’ border spoke openly to the panel of representatives about the problems they are facing in their effort to control the borders. They shared first hand accounts of incidents along the border and into the counties that line the Rio Grande. Following the closed-door meeting, the sher... Read more

Tonight U.S. Representative Michael Burgess (TX-26) attended President George W. Bush’s State of the Union address, for the 4th time. After the address Burgess made the following comments: “As I sit and contemplate what I believe to be the critical issues facing our country, affordable health care, energy independence and security for our nation in general, it is good to know that the President and I are on the same page. “Tonight, President Bush reminded the country that he has the vision and ... Read more

Statement by the Honorable Michael C. Burgess, M.D. Guarding Against Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Post-Katrina Relief and Recovery: The Plans of Inspectors General September 28, 2005 Mr. Chairman, thank you for having this important hearing today. While many have called for an extensive investigation into the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, I feel that this committee should have the primary oversight investigatory powers over this complicated situation. Not only does this committee have both subp... Read more

Click here for the full version.Burgess Supports National Energy Policy Legislation Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted in favor of a national energy policy. The conference report on H.R. 6, The Energy Policy Act of 2005 passed the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 275-156. “With our ever-increasing dependence on foreign oil, I knew it was vital to our national security, and our economy, to make the United States self-sufficient when it comes to our energy needs,” ... Read more

The following statement may be attributed to Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) concerning today’s terrorist attach in the heart of London, UK: My prayers and condolences go out to the victims and families of the terrorist attack in London. We all thank those first responders and medical professionals who reacted swiftly to the emergency, at times placing themselves in jeopardy. These acts of such astonishing cruelty show a stark difference between those who strive for harmony, and those who... Read more

Click here for the full version.NEWS SECTION Click on the headline for more information on each story. U.S. House Come in On Time and Under Budget The U.S. House of Representatives have accomplished what many doubted was possible. Before the July 4th District work period begins, the Members of the House have managed to pass all ten of their appropriations bills providing ample time for the Senate to complete their bills. Included in these ten bills is funding for defense, homeland security, tran... Read more