Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) secured $17,377,000 in appropriations funding for local projects in North Texas in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2005. The measure included spending levels for nine appropriations bills (Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-State, Energy and Water, Foreign Operations, Interior, Labor-Health and Human Services, Legislative Branch, Transportation-Treasury, and Veterans Affairs-Housing and Urban Development). The appropriations process is an a... Read more

From the Texas Secretary of State website: RACE NAME: U. S. Representative District 26 Michael C. Burgess - Incumbent REP(Party) 105,327 (Early Votes) 67.51% 180,295 (Total Votes) 65.75% Lico Reyes DEM (Party) 48,755 (Early Votes) 31.25% 89,705 (Total Votes) 32.72% James Gholston LIB (Party) 1,934 (Early Votes) 1.24% 4,200 (Total Votes) 1.53% Total Votes Cast 156,016 (Early Votes) 274,200 (Total Votes) Precincts Reported 277 of 277 Precincts 100.00% Read more

As the 108th Congress draws to an end, I wanted to take a moment to provide you with some specifics on key pieces of legislation the House of Representatives have passed. Below is only a partial list of bills, but I wanted to include those issues which are most frequently written about by my constituents and those items which I believe are particularly important to the citizens of the 26th Congressional District. I hope that you find this information valuable, and I encourage you to visit my web... Read more

H.R.4200 Votes: 359-14 Burgess voted YES Title:To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Hunter, Duncan [CA-52] (by request) (introduced 4/22/2004) Cosponsors: 1 Committees: House Armed Services House Reports: 108-491, 108-491 Part 2; Latest C... Read more

H.R.4567 Votes: 368-0 Burgess voted Yes Title:Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Rogers, Harold [KY-5] (introduced 6/15/2004) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Appropriations House Reports: 108-541; Latest Conference Report: 108-774 Related Bills: H.RES.675, S.2537 Latest Major Action: 10/11/2004 Conference report agreed to in Senate. Status: Senate agreed to conference report by Voi... Read more

H.R.10 Major Actions: Help Title:To provide for reform of the intelligence community, terrorism prevention and prosecution, border security, and international cooperation and coordination, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Hastert, J. Dennis [IL-14] (introduced 9/24/2004) Cosponsors: 26 Committees: House Intelligence (Permanent Select); House Armed Services; House Education and the Workforce; House Energy and Commerce; House Financial Services; House Government Reform; House International Rel... Read more

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) juggled duties between two of his three committees during mark-ups of new legislation overhauling America’s security systems prompted by the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. Aviation, transit and identity security management were at the forefront of the meetings. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee focused primarily on aviation and transit issues. Some key components of the aviation legislation, which passed by a voice vote, ... Read more

Opening Statement Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) Committee on Government Reform September 29, 2004 Hearing on 9/11 Recommendations First, I would like to thank Chairman Davis for supporting my appointment to the Government Reform Committee. This appointment gives me the opportunity to help protect the American people from future acts of terrorism by implementing the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. I believe the 9/11 Commission has produced a historic document about the events leading ... Read more

Congressman Burgess Returns from Russia September 21, 2004 - Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-Flower Mound) returned from a congressional delegation visit to Russia. Rep. Burgess traveled, with U.S. State Department approval, to Russia to express the sympathy of America for the recent tragedy to befall a Beslan school. “There is no just cause for the abhorrent attack on the lives of innocent children, teachers and parents,” declared Rep. Michael Burgess. “It was my honor to pay my respects, and... Read more

Statement of Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Hearing on 9/11 Commission Recommendations for Transportation Security August 25, 2004 Good morning. I would like to thank Commissioner Lehman, Administrator Stone, and the other witnesses for participating in the hearing this morning. I believe the 9/11 Commission has produced a historic document about the events leading up to the attacks of September 11th. Their recommendations warrant our full... Read more