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

Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, last month, February, was Black History Month, but indeed every month it is appropriate to honor the Black Americans who have contributed so much to the rich history and tapestry of our country. For that purpose, I want to rise and acknowledge one of my constituents today: Mr. Reby Cary. Mr. Cary is an African American from Fort Worth, Texas. He served on the school board back in the 1970s. He was elected to the Texas House, District 95, one of the few African American... Read more

Michael C. Burgess, M.D., U.S. Congressman, 26th district of Texas, was honored by the South West Transit Association (SWTA) with the organization’s 2006 Legislator of the Year Award. The SWTA Legislator of the Year award recognizes a member of the U.S. House or Senate who has significantly advanced the interest of public transportation in the previous year. The award was presented to Congressman Burgess at the annual SWTA legislative briefing breakfast in Washington, D.C. on March 7 by Dick Rud... 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

Today, Congressman Michael Burgess participated in the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Congressional Briefing on Avian Flu in the U.S. Capitol. The meeting included PAHO Assistant Director Dr. Carissa Etienne, Deputy Director Dr. Joxel Garcia, and remarks by Representative Silvestre Reyes and Rep. Michael Burgess, M.D. H5N1 avian influenza has now reached some 40 countries in Asia, Europe and Africa, half of them in the past four weeks. More than 150 mill... Read more

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) participated in the mark-up of “The Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act.” The measure passed through the Energy and Commerce Committee by a voice vote. Currently, the method by which telephone records are usually obtained from wireless companies is referred to as ‘pretexting’ which usually entails someone impersonating a phone customer and asking for access to personal files. Pretexters sell your information to people who may use it ... Read more

Statement by the Honorable Michael Burgess, MD The Silicosis Story: Mass Tort Screening and the Public Health March 8, 2006 Thank you, Mr. Chairman for having this important hearing. While today we are focusing on the public health issues related to the mass screening and diagnosis of silicosis, I strongly believe that it is the role and responsibility of this entire committee to address the imminent health care needs of our nation. Mr. Chairman, thank you for bringing yet another specific heal... Read more

Opening statement Mark-Up “The Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act” March 8, 2006 Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) Mr. Chairman, thank you and Ranking Member Dingell for bringing forward this important piece of bipartisan legislation. I am a proud cosponsor of “The Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act” and I look forward to its prompt passage by this committee. This measure is needed to ensure that our constituent’s private phone records are not avai... Read more

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 Checks & Balances: Domestic Surveillance WASHINGTON, DC, Feb 15 – Congressman Michael Burgess made a statement in which he pervasively defended President Bush’s authority and actions when dealing ... Read more

Opening Statement Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) Medicare Part D Implementation March 1, 2006 Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening this hearing today. We’ve all probably heard from our constituents about certain problems with Medicare Part D and we’ve read the negative news stories. Some of the problems that we’ll talk about today are substantial and we need to determine solutions quickly. To ensure continued participation by pharmacists and confidence for beneficiaries, I hope t... Read more