Click here to watch the video. Read more

Would it mean anything, if I told you that in 25 years practicing obstetrics and gynecology, never once was it necessary to consider using the procedure known as intact dilatation and extraction. The procedure known more commonly as partial birth abortion. That's 25 years, and over 3000 babies. Indeed four of those years were at the world-renowned Parkland Memorial hospital in Dallas Texas. Parkland, where any complication that could happen will happen if you only wait long enough. Again I stres... Read more

Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) today voted for a House measure protecting pregnant mothers and their unborn children. By a vote of 254-163 the House approved the Unborn Victims of Violence Act (UVVA) which would charge those who injure or kill an unborn child with a separate offense. Texas is among the majority of states in recognizing certain rights for fetuses against harm. Under the Texas Prenatal Protection Act, provisions create criminal and civil penalties against people who take th... Read more

H.R.1997 Bill was approved by a vote of 254-163 Burgess Voted Yes Lofgren of California Amendment--Burgess Voted No Title:To amend title 18, United States Code, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice to protect unborn children from assault and murder, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Hart, Melissa A. [PA-4] (introduced 5/7/2003) Cosponsors: 136 Committees: House Judiciary; House Armed Services House Reports: 108-420 Part 1 Related Bills: H.RES.529, S.1019 Latest Major Action: 3/11/2004 Rea... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) joined colleagues from both chambers tonight as President George W. Bush presented his fourth State of the Union address. Rep. Burgess selected, from an array of topics covered by President Bush, to direct his remarks on health care: "I was pleased to hear that the President remains committed to America’s health care system. As President George W. Bush stated this evening, 'On the critical issue of health care, our goal is to ensure... Read more

Greetings and welcome to the first installment of The Burgess Bulletin. The e-newsletter is designed to keep you informed on legislative initiatives, news and constituent services from both my Washington and Lewisville offices. Each edition will be unique and tailored to include the most pertinent issues of the time. I believe you will find these highlight, brief emails useful and informative. I encourage you to visit daily my congressional website at www.house.gov/burgess for updated voting rec... Read more

S.286 Title:A bill to revise and extend the Birth Defects Prevention Act of 1998. Sponsor: Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] (introduced 2/4/2003) Cosponsors: 6 Committees: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Senate Reports: 108-188 Related Bills: H.R.398 Latest Major Action: 11/20/2003 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 1 (Roll no. 646). Burgess voted YES SUMMARY AS OF: 2/4/2003--Introdu... Read more

H.RES.423 Title: Recognizing the 5th anniversary of the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and urging a renewed commitment to eliminating violations of the internationally recognized right to freedom of religion and protecting fundamental human rights. Sponsor: Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] (introduced 10/29/2003) Cosponsors: 36 Committees: House International Relations; House Judiciary; House Financial Services Latest Major Action: 11/19/2003 Passed/agreed to in House. Stat... Read more

Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) today joined President Bush for his signing of S.3, the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act into law. Dr. Burgess has been a strong supporter of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act since its introduction in the House. Congressman Burgess gave the closing remarks at the bicameral press conference on partial birth abortion after passage of S.3 in the Senate on October 24, 2003. “During my two decades of practice of obstetrics, with my share of high-risk pregnancies... Read more

H.R.3214 Title: To eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and convicted offenders, to improve and expand the DNA testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories, to increase research and development of new DNA testing technologies, to develop new training programs regarding the collection and use of DNA evidence, to provide post-conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent, to improve the performance of counsel in State capit... Read more