It's indeed been an incredible week in this congress where we have seen the conference reports for the energy bill and the highway bill both complete their work and likely they will come to this house this week.
I want to thank Chairman Barton on the Energy Committee who worked so hard on the energy bill. The Chairman was fair; he listened to all sides of every argument, and I believe… Read more »
Click here for the full version.NEWS SECTION Click on the headline for more information on each story. U.S. House Come in On Time and Under Budget The U.S. House of Representatives have accomplished what many doubted was possible. Before the July 4th District work period begins, the Members of the House have managed to pass all ten of their appropriations bills providing ample time for… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives have accomplished what many doubted was possible. Before the July 4th District work period begins, the Members of the House have managed to pass all ten of their appropriations bills providing ample time for the Senate to complete their bills. Included in these ten bills is funding for defense, homeland security, transportation, health and human… Read more »
Statement by the Honorable Michael Burgess, MD
The United Nations Oil-for-Food Program: A Review of the 661 Sanctions Committee
June 21, 2005
Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding this important hearing.
As we all know, the United Nations originally established the Oil-for-Food program for the noble cause of aiding and providing for the humanitarian needs of… Read more »
Click here for the full version.Recent News from Capitol Hill Burgess Votes for Increased Enforcement of Texas Borders Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted in favor of H.R. 2360, the Homeland Security Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2006 (FY06). The House bill provides $30.85 billion for operations and activities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in FY06, an… Read more »
STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD - MICHAEL C. BURGESS
ENERGY AND AIR QUALITY SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING:
A HEARING ON THE ADMINISTRATION'S CLEAR SKIES INITIATIVE
May 26, 2005
Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank you for holding this important hearing.
I can't think of a better time to hold a hearing on clean air. My Congressional District, like the Chairman's, is located in the… Read more »
Statement by the Honorable Michael Burgess, MD
Reducing the Threat of Nuclear Terrorism: A Review of the Department of Energy’s Global Threat Reduction Initiative
May 24, 2005
Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding this important hearing.
This hearing resumes a continuation of the committee’s oversight regarding nuclear materials and facilities. As I expressed… Read more »
Statement by the Honorable Michael Burgess, MD
The United Nations Oil-for-Food Program: Saddam Hussein’s Use of Oil Allocations to Undermine Sanctions and the United Nations Security Council
May 16, 2005
Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding this important hearing.
As we all know, the United Nations originally established the oil-for-food program for the noble… Read more »
Representative Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas) today voted in favor of the passage of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which addresses America’s serious energy shortage, unstable energy prices and national security challenges. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 249-183, which included the support of 41 Democrats. The House-passed energy plan enhances… Read more »
Last night, U.S. Reps. Joe Barton (R-Ennis) and Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Flower Mound) voted in favor of a successful measure in the House Energy and Commerce Committee to send the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to the House floor for a vote next week. The legislation is a balanced and bipartisan bill that seeks to lower energy prices for consumers, spur the economy and create hundreds of… Read more »
