"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

“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

Dr. Burgess appeared on MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the debt ceiling. If extended, it would allow the Treasury to borrow beyond the $14.3 trillion ceiling Congress set in 2010. 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

Dr. Burgess appeared on Fox Business' Bulls and Bears with David Asman to discuss the $3.22 trillion in new debt during the 111th Congress. This is more debt during the last two years than during the first 100 Congresses combined. Read more

Dr. Burgess spoke on the floor in support of the Diesel Emission Reduction Act of 2010. Dr. Burgess notes that Congress is still voting on legislative items that will affect the American people for decades. Instead, Congress should adjourn until the new Congress comes into session. Read more

Right at midnight, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26), voted against President Obama’s compromise tax bill that was introduced earlier this month, and comes with a price tag of $858 billion. The bill has an estate tax provision that will be set at thirty-five percent and is not even set to expire for two more years, extends unemployment benefits for thirteen months, provides ethanol subsidies, and makes $11 billion available in energy tax breaks. The legislation comes at the price tag of $858 billion. Read more

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26), a member of the Joint Economic Committee, released the following statement on the November jobs report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today: “Uncertainty does not create jobs; if it did then we would be well on our way to recovery. Today’s announcement of 9.8% unemployment rate, an increase since last month, is a sobering realization... Read more