Burgess Votes for Emergency Bill to Fund Hurricane Relief, War on Terror House Republicans Act to Restrain Unnecessary Spending WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) voted alongside House Republicans for passage of the conference report on the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to provide $94.5 billion for critical defense, military, and hurricane relief priorities. “Our troops are committed to bringing freedom globally and ensuring that America i... 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 become victims of terrorism again. Our committee has a very important responsibility to the American public, and I am glad w... Read more

U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess today issued the following statement on the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi: “I first want to congratulate our Armed Services and their commitment, through much adversity, to fighting the insurgency in Iraq. Their bravery and fortitude have won freedom for the Iraqi people, enabled a new Iraqi government to be established, and slowly but surely, to chip away at the forces that wish to harm us and all those people who believe in democracy. The death of Abu Mu... Read more

Today, Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) introduced H.R. 5555, Trauma Care Planning and Development Act of 2006. The bill works to bring a cohesive and organized method to planning and developing trauma centers. The Senate companion bill, S.265, sponsored by Majority Leader Bill Frist has been reported from committee and waiting to be hot-lined. “There is nothing more unique about someone than their medical care,” said Congressman Michael Burgess. “When a trauma occurs, patients need th... Read more

I wanted to address recent news headlines on the family cluster infected by avian flu in Indonesia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) reports released on May 31 and June 6, the epidemiologic investigation has revealed that the disease is still fairly contained in the Kubu Simbelang Village in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The original avian flu case, the index patient, was a woman who had close contact with her backyard chickens. Some of those chickens died prior to the beginning of h... 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 number of factors that contribute to high gasoline prices, including crude oil prices, tight refinery capacity, and environmental ... Read more

At an informal coffee in Highland Village, Congressman Burgess recently recognized the outstanding young people from the 26th Congressional District who have accepted appointment offers to attend one the of the U.S. Service Academies: the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. He presented each of them with a Special Certificate of Congressional ... Read more

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) participated in the House Republican Policy Committee panel discussion on fundamental federal tax reform. “As Americans agonize over their annual tax returns, they can find some solace in the fact that there are strong voices trumpeting their interests,” said Congressman Michael Burgess. Rep. Burgess delivered brief remarks on his bill HR 1040, The Freedom Flat Tax Act which he introduced during the first session of the 109th Congress. “It is time U... Read more

Congressman Michael Burgess voted in favor of passage of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2007. The aim of the bill is to appropriate funds to meet urgent security challenges and address the need to better respond to natural disasters. The House bill provides $32.08 billion for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in fiscal year 2007, $1.8 billion above the fiscal year 2006 enacted levels, and $1.065 billion above the President’s request. The bil... 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 Attends Presidential Signing of Tax Relief Extension into Law President Bush signs Republican-Pushed Tax Relief for All Americans. Congressman Michael Burgess app... Read more