A Note from the Congressman… As the 109th Congress draws closer to an end, I wanted to provide you a snapshot of my daily activities as your U.S. Representative. While most people know that my job entails introducing, reviewing and voting on legislation, that is only a fraction of my responsibilities. Below, I have provided a brief package of information that gives you a glimpse of the work I and my staff have done on your behalf. My commitment to the people of the 26th Congressional District o... Read more

Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) introduced House Resolution 402 directing Congress to observe September as Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Today, the House of Representatives passed this resolution. “Infant mortality rates are appalling,” said Rep. Michael Burgess. “As we have seen in various news reports, Tarrant County, back in my North Texas district, has a higher infant mortality rate than the national average. This is unacceptable in today’s high standard of health care.”... Read more

Statement by the Honorable Michael C. Burgess, M.D. Sexual Exploitation of Children Over the Internet: Follow Up Issues to the Masha Allen Adoption September 27, 2006 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for dedication to this important issue. Like my colleagues, I was shocked and very disturbed by our May 3 hearing which focused on a brave little girl, Masha Allen. Masha’s courage and dignity were so apparent, and was an inspiration for us all. However, what wasn’t apparent was how this littl... Read more

Statement by the Honorable Michael C. Burgess, M.D. Sexual Exploitation of Children Over the Internet: The Face of Child Predator and Other Issues September 26, 2006 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for the continuation of this important series of hearings. Mr. Chairman, I could have gone my entire life without learning about the dangerous and twisted world of pedophilia; however, over the past few months this Committee has taken up this issue for the sole purpose of trying to protect our ... Read more

Statement by the Honorable Michael C. Burgess, M.D. Deleting Commercial Child Pornography Sites from the Internet: The U.S. Financial Industry’s Efforts to Combat this Problem September 21, 2006 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for the continuation of this important series of hearings. Over the past few months, our committee has taken up the important cause of protecting our children from sexual exploitation over the Internet. My emotions on this horrific issue have ranged from shock to di... Read more

THE SEPTEMBER BURGESS BULLETIN Please do not respond to this email. To contact Congressman Burgess, use the "Write Your Rep" service. If you would to be removed from our email distribution list, please click here. This link will redirect you to the main page of the congressional website where you can remove your email address. NEWS Statement by Rep. Michael C. Burgess on North Texans Generosity to Hurricane Katrina Evacuees “I have always believed that the people of North Texas are kind and givi... Read more

More than 150 participants attended the 2006 East and Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit which aimed to highlight areas where the community could spur economic growth. This is the second Economic Development Summit hosted by Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26). The East and Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit, organized by the Public Forum Institute and hosted by honorary chairman U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, was held to update the vision for the econ... Read more

Please do not respond to this email. To contact Congressman Burgess, use the "Write Your Rep" service. If you would to be removed from our email distribution list, please click here. This link will redirect you to the main page of the congressional website where you can remove your email address. NEWS REP. BURGESS HOSTS RE-ENLISTMENT CEREMONY FOR CONSTITUENT SERGEANT FIRST CLASS JAMES GREIG Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) hosted Sergeant First Class James Greig and his famil... Read more

Today, the House passed H.R. 4472, the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. The legislation protects our nation’s children by improving sex offender registration and notification programs, enhancing law enforcement resources, preventing child exploitation, stopping child pornography and creating new criminal offense penalties protecting children from the Internet. The Adam Walsh Child Protection Act also authorizes grants and other programs to protect and help our children. “As la... Read more

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) was one of twenty six Members of the House of Representatives presented with the illustrious “House Award” by The Century Council for his dedication to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking. Congressman Burgess taped a public service announcement (PSA) alongside The Century Council Chairman Susan Molinari about the dangers of drinking and driving. The PSA aired throughout North Texas on various radio stations during the holidays of 2005 and i... Read more