Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) has been reappointed to the Joint Economic Committee (JEC). The JEC is a bicameral Congressional Committee composed of ten members from both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Established by the Employment Act of 1946, its main function is to make a continuing study of matters relating to the US economy. Read more »

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address: “Americans all over the country listened to President Obama’s address this evening. They are eager to hear that the recession is over, that the spending levels will go down, that job creation is on the rise and that our elected officials are listening and are willing to work together to put America back on track. Read more »

Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor regarding legislation he will be introducing, Leave Ethanol Volumes at Existing Levels Act. Read more »

"In light of the recent tragedy in Tucson involving Representative Giffords, her staff, and community members, I would like to ensure residents of the 26th District of Texas that it has always been, and will continue to be, my commitment to be available to the people I represent. I have done this by holding public meetings and summits, and will continue to hold these important meetings. Read more »

“It is important to show my constituents the work I am doing on their behalf, and this is my report to them on the accomplishments we’ve made,” said Burgess. “My office performs a variety of services; everything from drafting legislation to helping constituents work with various federal agencies. I want them to know that I am working hard for North Texans.” Read more »

"Judge Vandergriff was the original representative from the 26th District of Texas when it was formed after the 1980 Census. My fondest memory of Judge Vandergriff, however, is the voice of the Texas Rangers. Along with Dick Hoover, they did the broadcast. They were spell binding and exciting and kept me many times away from my graduate school studies. But to his family, we offer our prayers and condolences." Read more »

Reps. Joe Barton, R-Texas, Michael Burgess, R-Texas, and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, joined 12 other Republicans to reintroduced the Better Use of Light Bulbs Act or BULB Act, H.R. 91. The BULB Act repeals Subtitle B of Title III of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which is a de facto ban on the incandescent light bulb. Read more »

“It is an incredible opportunity and honor to serve the people of the 26th District of Texas,” said Burgess. “During my past eight years in Congress, I have never forgotten that my service to this great country is because of the opportunity my constituents have afforded me and I will continue to put the issues facing the people of the 26th District on front line.” Read more »

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. released the following statement upon learning of the death of the Hon. Tom Vandergriff: “Texas has lost a great public servant. “During his 55 years of public service, Judge Vandergriff served as the first Congressman of the 26th District, was the youngest elected mayor of Arlington, and for 16 years served as Tarrant County judge. Read more »

The White House and the Republican congressional leadership are quietly preparing for intensified scrutiny and investigations of Obama administration actions if the GOP takes control of the House, officials say. Republican lawmakers who would be in charge of investigative and oversight committees plan to renew a stack of information demands that have languished before federal agencies… Read more »