This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on the first session of the 112th Congress coming to an end. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video click here. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) launched his new website, burgess.house.gov. “This one-stop-shop will provide information on what is happening in Congress, how my office can assist constituents, ways to contact me, and will provide the latest information on how legislation will affect North Texas,” said Dr. Burgess. “I encourage constituents to visit the new website and check back often as information will be updated regularly. This new website, in conjunction with the social media sites, will provide constituents with the most up-to-date information and resources.” Read more »

Dr. Burgess released the following video statement in recognition of Thanksgiving. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) introduced two health care bills that will foster innovation and lead to job creation and growth. The Cultivating Scientific Expertise to Foster Innovation for Patients Act, H.R. 3206, and the Modernizing Laboratory Test Standards for Patients Act, H.R. 3207, are aimed at loosening excessive regulations on American manufactures and laboratories. The Energy and Commerce Committee prepared this memo summarizing the committee’s findings and the ten legislative solutions, two of which are the bills Dr. Burgess introduced. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement regarding the 10th anniversary of September 11th. “Our country was deeply wounded ten years ago. For many that wound has not fully healed, and for some it never will. We must never forget, though, the way Americans came together in the days and weeks following the attacks, and presented a united front against evil and hate. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) has announced that he will hold a town hall meeting in Keller. 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 debt ceiling are expected to be discussed. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) has announced that he will hold a town hall meeting in The Colony. 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 debt ceiling are expected to be discussed. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) has announced that he will hold a town hall meeting in Denton. 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 debt ceiling are expected to be discussed. Read more »

Washington, D.C. – After voting in favor of the Budget Control Act of 2011, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement.“While I have serious reservations about this legislation, I know it is imperative that it passes to ensure that the already shaken economy does not become even more unstable. Although, I wanted legislation that had bigger cuts and included a balanced budget agreement, I had to look at this realistically... Read more »

This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington his vote for Speaker Boehner's plan, The Budget Control Act of 2011. Read more »