Veterans Affairs

Dr. Burgess Special Address: Improving Care for America's Veterans

| Posted in A Doctor's Note

In this special address, Dr. Burgess discusses Congress' actions to implement steady, commonsense reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs. As we prepare for Memorial Day, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the VA Mission Act, which would ensure veterans have timely access to quality health care options. It's time for the Senate to pass this bill and send it to President…

Burgess Statement on the State of the Union Address

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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after President Trump’s first State of the Union Address this evening. “Tonight, Congress and the American people heard a message about building a safe, strong, and proud America. In his first State of the Union Address, President…

Weekly Address: Veterans Day

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Dr. Burgess reflects on the service and sacrifice of the many veterans in North Texas and around the country. Our troops have laid their lives on the line to protect our freedom, and they deserve all the respect and care our nation has to offer. Read his full remarks here. 

Burgess To Host 99th Town Hall on Saturday April 22

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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…

Burgess To Host 98th Town Hall on Saturday March 4

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Flower Mound, TX – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) announced today that he will host his 98th town hall meeting on Saturday, March 4 beginning at 9am at Marcus High School. 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…

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…

Burgess Recognizes Local Veterans Service to Our Nation

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Pictured left to right: Bill Lawrence, Congressman Michael Burgess, Robera DuTeil, Clinton Turner, Ginger Simonson, Chuck Wright Highland Village, TX – Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, presented five U.S. Armed Forces members with the 2016 26th Congressional District Veteran…