U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. offers insight from being inside the U.S. Supreme Court chamber for arguments challenging the new health care law's requirement for all Americans to buy health insurance. You can watch the video from KDFW TV below. Read more »
In his weekly address, Dr. Burgess reviews his impressions of listening from inside the Supreme Court Chamber as fundamental questions of the government's relationship to its citizens are explored. Read more »
This week, Dr. Burgess recaps why the House of Representatives voted to repeal the health care act's IPAB, Independent Payment Advisory Board. Read more »
Dr. Burgess outlines concerns over a new powerful bureaucracy, the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, and its role in changing the health care system two years after the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). From the March 21, 2012 hearing of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. You can watch the video below.
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Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) made the following statement regarding Thursday’s 223 to 181 vote from the House of Representatives sending a bill to the Senate to repeal one of the more intrusive parts of the Health Care Act. Read more »
Tax Day is just about a month away and Dr. Burgess says a much better prescription is: flatten the tax, broaden the base, and shift the burden away from families and small businesses. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video click here. Read more »
Competition finalists, their parents, teachers and school administrators will be invited to attend a reception on Monday, April 30th, at 5:30 p.m. to view their “Best of Schools” and “Texas Choice” artwork on display at the Center for the Visual Arts in Denton. Also that evening, finalists will be recognized and receive a Certificate of Special Congressional. Grand Prize, First, Second, Third Place winners will be announced as well. Read more »
Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor to recognize Rare Disease Day, which will take place on February 29, and the work of the National Institutes of Health's efforts to bring attention to rare diseases. You can watch the video below. Read more »
Dr. Burgess appeared on Fox Business' Freedom Watch with Judge Andrew Napolitano to discuss the latest developments on the regulations that would require religious employers to offer contraceptive coverage. Read more »