Last night Flower Mound High School was honored at the 10th anniversary “Grammy’s on the Hill Awards.” Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) presented the “Grammy Signature School Award” to Ryan Youngblood who is a student at the high school and to Adel Martinez who is one of the instructors. Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bob Corker and Gammy winning recording artist Don Henley were also honored at the event, and Stevie Wonder, Paul Williams, Michael W. Smith, Dave Koz and Bruce Hornsby were in attendance. Read more »
On April 14, 2011 Congressman Burgess and 16 Members of Congress from Texas sent a letter to Hon. Charles F. Bolden, Administrator of NASA. To view the letter as a PDF click on the image below. Read more »
Washington, D.C. - A provision that prohibited Texas—and Texas alone – from accessing emergency education funding was dropped from the final long-term Continuing Resolution to fund the U.S. government through the end of fiscal year 2011, according to Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) and Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX-26). Hutchison and Burgess each led legislation in their respective chambers to get this provision removed from the final bill. Read more »
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement after a bipartisan agreement was reached that funds the Department of Defense and prevents a government shutdown.
“An agreement has been made that will cut $79 billion below President Obama’s 2011 budget proposal. This is the second largest spending cut in the history of our country. More importantly, this agreement will ensure that our military and their families do not see any interruption in their pay and will have the resources they need as America continues to engage in three wars. In addition, this agreement will prevent a government shutdown. Read more »
Today the House of Representatives voted on the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 1363, which will fund the Department of Defense through the end of the fiscal year. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) voted in favor of H.R. 1363 which passed the House by a vote of 247 to 189. Read more »
The weather in North Texas is unpredictable and can change in an instant. North Texans can never be too prepared for the natural disasters that may impact the region. In an effort to help residents and businesses be better prepared for severe weather and natural disasters, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), is hosting the third annual Emergency Preparedness Summit & Fair on April 16 in Trophy Club. Read more »
