Dr. Burgess Weekly Address: American Relations with Russia
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In this weekly address, Dr. Burgess discusses Monday's Helsinki Summit and American relations with Russia. You can read his full remarks here. Burgess Statement on Farm Bill
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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 on H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. “All Americans rely on our nation’s agriculture community each day for safe and healthy food. This year’s farm bill gives farmers the support they need while making smart… Dr. Burgess Weekly Address: Protecting American Consumers in the Digital Age
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On Wednesday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Facebook’s transparency and use of consumer data. During the hearing, Dr. Burgess was the first lawmaker to ask Mr. Zuckerberg what specifically would set apart good “terms and conditions” from current standards. In this weekly address, Dr. Burgess reflects on the hearing and… Burgess Statement on DEA Withdrawal of Kratom Ban
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following statement about the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) intent to place the active materials in kratom, Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, in the Schedule I category of controlled substances.… Burgess to Serve as House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chairman in the 114th Congress
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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. Burgess Opening Statement: E&C Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing, "Examining the Growing Problems of Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse
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Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today delivered the following opening statement as prepared for delivery during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing entitled, “Examining the Growing Problems of Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse,” which he chaired: Burgess Opening Statement on Examining Recent Drug Shortatges
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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX), Vice-Chairman on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today attended a hearing titled “Examining Drug Shortages and Recent Efforts to Address Them.” Burgess issued the following opening statement: Dr. Burgess on the Floor: The EPA Continues its War on Asthmatics
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Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor about regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's war with asthmatics. Dr. Burgess at Committee: A Continuing Investigation into the Fungal Meningitis Outbreak and Whether It Could Have Been Prevented
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Dr. Burgess at the Energy and Commerce hearing, challenging the FDA's Assertion that the Agency Lacked Authority over NECC and Ameridose . You can watch the video below. Burgess Wants Pause On The EPA’s Ethanol Waiver
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Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), has reintroduced HR 1469, the Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels (LEVEL) Act that will halt the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) actions in moving forward with a waiver for an increase in ethanol in fuel. Currently, gasoline contains a 10 percent blend wall of ethanol, known as E-10. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
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