Yesterday, Dr. Burgess joined President Trump at the White House as he outlined his plan to reform America's immigration policies and secure the southern border. In this weekly address, Dr. Burgess offers a path forward. You can read his full remarks here. Read more

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after President Trump introduced his plan to secure the southern border. “Today I joined President Trump at the White House as he announced his commonsense proposal to secure our borders and protect the American people. Only seven months into fiscal year 2019, Customs and Border Protection has apprehended or turned away more than 50... Read more

As a Texan, Dr. Burgess knows firsthand that border security is national security. He joined Maria Bartiromo to respond to President Trump's address to the nation. Read more

OpEd: Securing the Border Is the Most Humane Policy By: Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. August 17, 2018 Each month, as many as tens of thousands stream across our southern border from Central American countries without obtaining legal status. Thousands are unaccompanied alien children who have completed a perilous journey before even having reached the Rio Grande. All Americans can agree that this is a problem. Our immigration system is broken. From the numbers, we know that America is the... Read more

In an address on the House Floor, Dr. Burgess traced the history of "zero tolerance" immigration policy through American history and offered a path toward securing our borders. Watch his full remarks here. Read more

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 initiating a bipartisan congressional delegation of Energy and Commerce Committee members to tour immigration facilities and shelters in the southern border towns of McAllen and Brownsville. Throughout Monday, the delegation visited a Customs and Border Protection Processing Center and an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Detention ... Read more

Washington, D.C.— Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, this week sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advocating for the reunification of families separated on the southern border. Joined by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) and Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN), Dr. Burgess has asked HHS to utilize innovative biotechnology to simplify the reunification of children and parents. Read the full letter below. Dear Mr. Wagn... Read more

As Congress works to find a solution for the crisis at America's southern border, Dr. Burgess remains focused on securing our nation. Read his full remarks here. Read more

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 health care affordable for all Americans. Residents of the 26th district of Texas will also have the opportunity t... Read more

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 care affordable for all. Residents of the 26th district of Texas will also have the opportunity to ask Congre... Read more