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  Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) co-sponsored legislation that passed the House today that will allow the U.S. to increase the production of energy on the outer-continental shelf (OCS). H.R. 4761, the Deep Ocean Energy Resources (DOER) Act legislation seeks to decrease U.S dependence on foreign sources of energy. “One of the best ways to decrease our dependence on… Read more »

  STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE MARKUP – Energy Legislation June 20, 2006 Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank you for holding today's mark-up. This morning we will consider a number of non-controversial pieces of legislation. I am especially pleased that we will consider H.R. 5632, sponsored by Mr. Shimkus, Mr. Engel, and… Read more »

  Statement by the Honorable Michael Burgess, MD Cyber Security Challenges at the Department of Energy June 9, 2006 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding this important hearing. In the post 9-11 world that we live in today, our national security has become the most important issue facing our nation. We must do everything within our power to ensure that we do not… Read more »

  STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE LEGISLATIVE HEARING Discussion Draft of H.R. "Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2005" June 7, 2006 Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening this hearing this morning. And thanks to our panelists for coming before us today. As we have learned through a series of hearings over the last few months, there are a… Read more »

  The June 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   Burgess… Read more »

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted for passage of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2007. It was approve by the U.S. House of Representatives and is designed to provide funding to help keep our air and water clean and put our nation on the path to energy independence. “There are a number of factors that contribute… Read more »

  (Submitted to The Hill – Congress Blog) I am glad to hear the Minority Leader acknowledge we have an energy problem, but surely we can all agree that conservation alone is not the panacea.    What we require is a balance between conservation and production which puts us on a clear path to energy independence.  This should be a goal of the entire Congress – that… Read more »

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND AIR QUALITY HEARING: "Vehicle and Fuels Technology: Next Generation" May 24, 2006 Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening this hearing today. In recent months, and indeed since Hurricane Katrina reminded us how perilously dependent and accustomed we have become, as a nation, to cheap oil and gasoline, there have been dozens of hearings, held in… Read more »

  STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE HEARING: "Unlocking America's Energy Resources: Next Generation" May 18, 2006 Mr. Chairman, Thank you for convening today's hearing. In my district, we run the gamut of renewable energy - there's a company that manufactures solar panels in Keller and another that manufactures wind turbines in… Read more »