STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE HEARING "Gasoline: Supply, Price, and Specifications" May 10, 2006 Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening this hearing this morning. And thanks to our panelists for coming before us today. As we are hearing from our constituents on this topic, I think the information provided by the panelists today will help this committee get beyond the rhetoric to the facts. There are a number of factors that contribute to high gasoline prices, ... Read more

STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE HEARING “Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Proposal” May 9, 2006 Mr. Chairman, Thank you for convening this hearing today. One of my most important responsibilities as a Member of Congress is to ensure that my constituents' tax dollars are being spent wisely. It is for that reason that I look forward to the ongoing debate about our national funding priorities. Secretary Bodmin, thank you for appearing before us this ... Read more

STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE HEARING "World Crude Oil Pricing" May 4, 2006 Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening this hearing this morning. As we are hearing from our constituents on this topic, I think the information provided by the panelists today will help this committee get beyond the rhetoric to the facts. The geography of oil and gas has led our country to place our energy assurance in the hands of leaders such as Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and ... Read more

STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS ENERGY AND COMMERCE MARKUP A bill to authorize the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to set passenger car fuel economy standards Improvement Act of 2002 May 3, 2006 Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank you for holding today's mark-up, as well as the hearing last week on this legislation. We’ve heard testimony from a number of experts, including Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, on a draft version of the committee print. I'd... Read more

Burgess Supports Policy to Ease Gas Prices Texans are taking a hard hit with current gas prices, but House Republicans have acted aggressively, passing legislation to diversify our oil supplies, ease the construction of new refineries and criminalize price gouging. Myself, and other House Republicans, continue to push for new energy legislation that would accomplish the following: Open up ANWR to allow American ingenuity and American technology to produce energy safely, protect the environment, ... Read more

Opening Statement for Congressman Michael C. Burgess April 27, 2006 Pipeline Safety Hearing Thank you, Mr. Chairman for holding this important hearing. When our constituents think of the movement of products and goods across the country -- most of them think about large trucks on the highway carrying everything from ice cream to new cars. Some think of the railroads and others think about the barges that traverse the Mississippi. But few think of the interstate transmission pipelines that trans... Read more

NEWS Energy Efficiency Event at Home Depot FLOWER MOUND, TX, Mar 10 – Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Secretary Clay Sell and Representative Michael Burgess (R-26th) visited the Home Depot in Flower Mound, Texas, to discuss the economic benefits of energy efficiency as well as the economic significance of President Bush's newly announced Advanced Energy and American Competitiveness Initiatives. After a brief tour and demonstration by Home Depot on the benefits of Energy Star products, Congress... Read more

Statement by the Honorable Michael Burgess, MD Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee Hearing: Status of the Yucca Mountain Project March 15, 2006 Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for having this important hearing. A growing economy, such that of the United States, requires energy to fuel our homes and businesses. According the United States Energy Information Agency, electricity generation worldwide is expected to nearly double between 2002 and 2025. Nuclear energy provides a... Read more

Rep. Michael Burgess and Energy Deputy Secretary Sell at the Home Depot in Flower Mound, Texasto Discuss Economic Benefits of Energy Efficiency On Friday, March 10, 2006, Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Secretary Clay Sell and Representative Michael Burgess (R-26th) will visit the Home Depot in Flower Mound, Texas, to discuss the economic benefits of energy efficiency as well as the economic significance of President Bush’s newly announced Advanced Energy and American Competitiveness Initiativ... Read more

Tonight U.S. Representative Michael Burgess (TX-26) attended President George W. Bush’s State of the Union address, for the 4th time. After the address Burgess made the following comments: “As I sit and contemplate what I believe to be the critical issues facing our country, affordable health care, energy independence and security for our nation in general, it is good to know that the President and I are on the same page. “Tonight, President Bush reminded the country that he has the vision and ... Read more