A Note from the Congressman… As the 109th Congress draws closer to an end, I wanted to provide you a snapshot of my daily activities as your U.S. Representative. While most people know that my job entails introducing, reviewing and voting on legislation, that is only a fraction of my responsibilities. Below, I have provided a brief package of information that gives you a glimpse… Read more »

  The following statement may be attributed to U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) concerning the passage of the local compromise concerning the Wright Amendment. The House and Senate have now approved the Wright Amendment Reform Act of 2006: “With the passage of the Wright Amendment Reform Act by a vote of 386-22, tonight we put to rest decades of controversy. As a… Read more »

  TSA Announces Refinements To Security Measures - Agency Adjusts Liquid Ban, Aviation Threat Level Remains High September 25, 2006All Other Inquiries - (866) 289-9673 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today it is adjusting its total ban on liquids, gels and aerosols effective Tuesday, September 26.  There are two significant… Read more »

  STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT & INVESTIGATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING: "BP's Pipeline Spills at Prudhoe Bay: What Went Wrong?" September 7, 2006 Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening this hearing this morning. Like most of my constituents, I was extremely concerned to learn of the oil spill in Alaska in… Read more »

THE SEPTEMBER BURGESS BULLETIN 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 Statement by Rep. Michael C. Burgess on North Texans… Read more »

  More than 150 participants attended the 2006 East and Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit which aimed to highlight areas where the community could spur economic growth. This is the second Economic Development Summit hosted by Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26). The East and Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit, organized by the Public Forum… Read more »

Homeland Security Advisory System Homeland Security Advisory System Current Threat Level August 10, 2006 – The United States Government is raising the nation’s threat level for the aviation sector to: Code Red or Severe for flights originating in the United Kingdom bound for the United States Code Orange or High for all commercial aviation operating in… Read more »

DFW International Airport and TSA To Hold Joint Briefing on Security ThreatCongressional Representatives to remark on security proceduresWHAT:Congressman John Mica, (R-Florida) the Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, will brief the media on the current state of security measures imposed at U.S. airports.  He will be joined by Congressman Michael Burgess of the DFW area… Read more »

  The following statement may be attributed to Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26): Cooperation among the international intelligence community was critical in thwarting this terror plot. Locally, DFW Airport, American Airlines and my office began communicating early this morning about flight operation status and the impact on North Texans traveling. I realize that… 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 REP. BURGESS HOSTS RE-ENLISTMENT CEREMONY FOR CONSTITUENT… Read more »