Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) has announced that he will hold a town hall meeting in Trophy Club. The town hall will provide residents of Texas’ 26th Congressional District the chance to learn more about what is happening in Washington and how legislation will impact North Texans. Issues such as health care reform, taxes and spending are expected to be discussed. Read more »
Washington, D.C. – The United States House of Representatives is expected to vote on legislation later today that will increase the federal government’s legal debt limit by $2.4 trillion, raising the limit to $16.7 trillion. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement and will vote against the measure: Read more »
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement on the death of the Honorable Bill Clements:
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Governor Bill Clements, an important figure in the history and success of the Republican Party in Texas. Read more »
"Memorial Day is a time when we can pause and reflect on the sacrifices of the hundreds of thousands of men and women who have fallen in service to our nation. They have upheld our values of liberty, justice and self-determination. Today I proudly join my fellow Americans in honoring and remembering these brave individuals who have given their lives for the sake of freedom and liberty. Read more »
This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on the future of Medicare. Dr. Burgess also discusses how you and your family can prepare for severe weather. Read more »
On May 27, 2011, Dr. Burgess, along with 20 members of the Texas delegation, sent a letter to President Obama. To view the letter as a PDF click on the image below. Read more »
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) has announced that he will hold a town hall meeting in Frisco. The town hall will provide residents of Texas’ 26th Congressional District the chance to learn more about what is happening in Washington and how legislation will impact North Texans. Issues such as health care reform, taxes and spending are expected to be discussed. Read more »
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 1473 that will fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year.
“The most important piece of this legislation was funding for our military. As America continues to engage in three wars, it was essential that our troops and their families receive a paycheck and that our brave men and women who are fighting have the resources they need. 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 »
