Experts will share the current plans for disaster response, outdoor emergency warning systems, the next severe storm warning system, a demonstration by search and rescue dogs, and personalized advice on what items are needed on a moment’s notice to evacuate Read more »
Dr. Burgess in his weekly address, invites North Texans to learn more about preparing against severe weather and natural disasters at Denton's Guyer High School on Saturday April 14 - from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Read more »
Dr. Burgess on CNN's Early Start, the morning after the April 3 North Texas tornadoes, offers thoughts on why so many escaped more serious injuries. Read more »
Dr. Burgess is one of several North Texas residents MSNBC reaches out to for initial information within the first hour of the tornadoes striking
on April 3, 2012. Read more »
“There is a wealth of information available to families and businesses in North Texans on how they can prepare and plan for severe weather and natural disasters,” said Dr. Burgess. “I want to make sure North Texans are prepared with the tools and knowledge for an emergency.” Read more »
Congressman Burgess and 194 Members of Congress urge that President Obama abandon proposals to impose a $100 flight fee in the president's 2012 budget proposal. To view the letter as a PDF click on the image below. Read more »
This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington and responds to President Obama's State of the Union Address.You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video click here. Read more »
Washington, D.C. – In advance of President Obama’s State of the Union address, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health and Chairman of the Congressional Health Care Caucus, released the following statement:
“Tonight President Obama will make his sixth address to Congress and the American people since taking office. Today also coincidently marks the 1,000th day since the Senate has passed a budget. America is still at a crossroads and after three years of the Obama administration, people are still waiting for results. Read more »