H.Res. 577 Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union Passed by a vote of 397-7 Burgess voted YES H.RES.577 Major Actions: Help Title:Recognizing 50 years of relations between the United States Government and the European Union. Sponsor: Rep Bereuter, Doug [NE-1] (introduced 3/25/2004) Cosponsors: 12 Committees: House International Relations Latest Major Action: 5/11/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agre...
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H.R.3782 Passed 414-0 Burgess voted Yes Title:To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to increase the maximum amount of an award available under the Department of State rewards program, to expand the eligibility criteria to receive an award, to authorize nonmonetary awards, to publicize the existence of the rewards program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Hyde, Henry J. [IL-6] (introduced 2/6/2004) Cosponsors: 3 Committees: House International Relations Latest Major Acti...
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STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL C. BURGESS, M.D. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management March 18, 2004 Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today’s hearing about the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2005 budget request to fund the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) emergency preparedness and response capabilities. I appreciate the willingness of Secretary Brown for testifying before our subcommittee today. I am ...
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Statement by the Honorable Michael C. Burgess, MD House Committee on the Budget March 3, 2004 Mr. Chairman, thank you for allowing me to speak today before you and the Budget Committee about my views on the FY 2005 budget resolution. I am a strong proponent of a balanced federal budget and am concerned about projected future budget deficits. In Fiscal Year (FY) 1998, the federal government began operating in a surplus environment for the first time since 1969. Those surpluses continued through ...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) joined colleagues from both chambers tonight as President George W. Bush presented his fourth State of the Union address. Rep. Burgess selected, from an array of topics covered by President Bush, to direct his remarks on health care: "I was pleased to hear that the President remains committed to America’s health care system. As President George W. Bush stated this evening, 'On the critical issue of health care, our goal is to ensure...
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Greetings and welcome to the first installment of The Burgess Bulletin. The e-newsletter is designed to keep you informed on legislative initiatives, news and constituent services from both my Washington and Lewisville offices. Each edition will be unique and tailored to include the most pertinent issues of the time. I believe you will find these highlight, brief emails useful and informative. I encourage you to visit daily my congressional website at www.house.gov/burgess for updated voting rec...
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The following statement is attributed to Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26): "The victory we have today cannot be denied. The news is heralded around the world. Saddam Hussein, the terrorist dictator of innocent Iraqis and millions of others is brought to justice. "America's commitment to hunting down every last terrorist continues. Through difficulties in battles and rebuilding, our resolve in Iraq has made this day possible. Our troops pursued him down, and their mission was accompli...
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H.R.2417 Title:To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Goss, Porter J. [FL-14] (introduced 6/11/2003) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Intelligence (Permanent Select) House Reports: 108-163; Conference Reports: 108-381 Related Bills: H.RES.295, H.RES.451, S.10...
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