Michael C. Burgess, M.D., U.S. Congressman, 26th district of Texas, was honored by the South West Transit Association (SWTA) with the organization’s 2006 Legislator of the Year Award.
The SWTA Legislator of the Year award recognizes a member of the U.S. House or Senate who has significantly advanced the interest of public transportation in the previous year.
The award was presented… Read more »
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Burgess’ Iraqi Special Tribunal Resolution Passed in the House
December 16 – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.Res.534 which recognizes the importance and credibility of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq with a vote of 408-1.
The path to a free and democratic Iraq has not been… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26), in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation, hosted the 3rd Annual 26th Congressional District Transportation Summit. The event highlighted local, state and federal transportation experts and was devoted to discussing and improving transportation throughout North Texas.
“Improving transportation requires a… Read more »
Click here for the full version.Burgess Supports National Energy Policy Legislation Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted in favor of a national energy policy. The conference report on H.R. 6, The Energy Policy Act of 2005 passed the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 275-156. “With our ever-increasing dependence on foreign oil, I knew it was vital to our… Read more »
U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) today voted in favor of the 2006 Transportation Authorization Bill, increasing Texas’ rate of return for federal transportation dollars. The bill passed 412-8.
As a member of the House Transportation Committee in the 108th Congress, Rep. Burgess was an early advocate to bring home more of Texas’ hard-earned tax dollars.
“The long… Read more »
It's indeed been an incredible week in this congress where we have seen the conference reports for the energy bill and the highway bill both complete their work and likely they will come to this house this week.
I want to thank Chairman Barton on the Energy Committee who worked so hard on the energy bill. The Chairman was fair; he listened to all sides of every argument, and I believe… Read more »
Click here for the full version.NEWS SECTION Click on the headline for more information on each story. U.S. House Come in On Time and Under Budget The U.S. House of Representatives have accomplished what many doubted was possible. Before the July 4th District work period begins, the Members of the House have managed to pass all ten of their appropriations bills providing ample time for… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives have accomplished what many doubted was possible. Before the July 4th District work period begins, the Members of the House have managed to pass all ten of their appropriations bills providing ample time for the Senate to complete their bills. Included in these ten bills is funding for defense, homeland security, transportation, health and human… Read more »
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker almost three decades ago, the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth came together and made a historic agreement to have one regional airport. This local agreement was codified by congressional action known as the Wright Amendment. There are those in congress today who now seek to repeal the Wright Amendment. But, Mr. Speaker, it's my belief that if… Read more »
Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) introduced legislation aimed at correcting a loophole in HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) that denies health care benefits for those who participate in legal transportation activities.
The bill will fix the current loophole that does not permit an employer to deny health coverage to an employee on the basis of… Read more »
