In this week's address, Dr. Burgess provides information on how a special project honors veterans of the 26th Congressional District, and preserves their stories for future generation of Americans. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video click here. Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) proudly announces a special salute to honor local veterans and welcomes nominations for the 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation. The Congressional Veteran Commendation, in conjunction with the Veterans History Project sponsored by the Library of Congress, honors the distinguished veterans of Texas’ 26th Congressional District and preserves their stories for future generations of Americans. Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) has announced that he will hold a town hall meeting on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 in Fort Worth. The town hall will provide residents of Texas’ 26th Congressional District the chance to learn more about what is happening in Washington and how legislation will impact North Texans. Issues such as unemployment, taxes, and the health care are expected to be discussed. Read more »
In this week's video address, Dr. Burgess discusses how government regulations and red tape stifles growth.You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the address click here. Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement in recognition of Independence Day.
“As millions across the world struggle for democracy and independence, on July 4 we are reminded that 236 years ago our founding fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence, establishing freedom as a core principle of our great nation. The freedoms that we enjoy today are because of the bravery of those who had the courage to build this country on principles of independence and because of those who have continued to fight for our liberty. May God continue to bless America.”
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Dr. Burgess encourages you to attend town hall meetings for residents of the 26th Congressional District of Texas -- in Denton on Wednesday, June 13 and in Flower Mound on Thursday, June 14. Maps and more information are found on the Town Hall page. Read more »
In his weekly comment to constituents, Dr. Burgess reviews the tools available to the President for protecting gasoline prices from speculation in the oil markets. Read more »
Dr. Burgess comments on the Treasury Department's investigation of the Obama Administration's half-billion dollar rushed loan guarantee to now-bankrupt solar panel-maker Solyndra. Read more »
Dr. Burgess is one of several North Texas residents MSNBC reaches out to for initial information within the first hour of the tornadoes striking
on April 3, 2012. Read more »