Transportation and Infrastructure

Burgess To Host 99th Town Hall on Saturday April 22

| Posted in Press Releases

Fort Worth, TX – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) announced today that he will host a town hall meeting on Saturday, April 22 beginning at 9am at Harvest Church in Fort Worth. During this town hall, Congressman Burgess will discuss the important issues facing Americans and the work he is doing in Congress to strengthen our national security, stabilize our economy and make…

Letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao

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On February 7, 2017, Dr. Burgess joined 25 Members of Congress in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao with concerns regarding the Motorcyclist Advisory Council and requesting her assistance in ensuring motorcyclists are given the opportunity to share their expertise and insights by participating in the Council. Read the full letter by clicking on…

Burgess Releases 2016 Year-End Report

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Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, released his 2016 Year-End Annual Report, a comprehensive review of a year’s work that showcases his legislative accomplishments, media presence, and constituent services and correspondence throughout 2016. Dr. Burgess notes…

Dr. Burgess on WFAA: Lewisville Lake Dam Repair

| Posted in Burgess in the News

Lake Lewisville dam repairs to be done by summer LEWISVILLE -- Area members of Congress are in North Texas to check out progress on repairs to the Lake Lewisville Dam. Work began in January on a $6.5 million project to repair flood damage. Last June, a major soil slide was discovered, raising safety concerns. On Wednesday we learned that repairs are on schedule to be finished by…

Burgess proposes domestic prohibition of weaponized drones

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Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., introduced legislation Wednesday to prohibit the domestic use of weaponized unmanned aircraft systems. H.R.1939, the “No Armed Drones Act (NADA) of 2015,” prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from authorizing the use of drones as weapons against any person or property in the national airspace.  “American citizens – past, present, and…