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 health care affordable for all Americans. Residents of the 26th district of Texas will also have the opportunity t... Read more

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 the image below. Read more

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 that the annual report is part of his commitment to transparency with his constituents and a means of reflecting... Read more

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 summer, and a Dam Safety Modification Study will be completed two years ahead of time. The Army Corps of Engineers is... Read more

Dr. Burgess joins FOX 4's Good Day to discuss the ongoing repairs to the slide on the dam at Lake Lewisville and what is being done to ensure the structural integrity of the dam going forward. Read more

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 future – should never have to face the use of military tactics by agents of our justice system,” Burgess said. “ Our found... Read more

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today announced he will serve as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade (CMT) for the 114th Congress. Read more

This week, Dr. Burgess discusses General Motors' announcement that it will be recalling more than 1.5 million cars due to an ignition problem that could have potentially been occurring for years. Read more

This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington regarding the expansion on Interstate 35E. You can watch the video below. To get a transcript of the video click here. Read more

U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R-Lewisville) praised the ruling of a federal bankruptcy judge bringing the merger between American Airlines and US Airways closer to completion. Read more