S.CON.RES.76 Burgess voted "Yes" Title:A concurrent resolution recognizing that November 2, 2003, shall be dedicated to "A Tribute to Survivors" at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Sponsor: Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT] (introduced 10/28/2003) Cosponsors: 6 Committees: Senate Judiciary Latest Major Action: 10/4/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 331 - 0 (Roll no. 487). ---------... Read more

S.1814 Burgess voted Yes Title:A bill to transfer federal lands between the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior. Sponsor: Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] (introduced 11/3/2003) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: Senate Environment and Public Works; House Resources; House Agriculture; House Education and the Workforce House Reports: 108-716 Part 1 Related Bills: H.R.3433 Latest Major Action: 10/7/2004 Presented to President. -------------------------------------------------------... Read more

H.RES.567 Major Actions: Help Title:Congratulating the American Dental Association for sponsoring the second annual "Give Kids a Smile" program which emphasizes the need to improve access to dental care for children, and thanking dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care. Sponsor: Rep Cantor, Eric [VA-7] (introduced 3/17/2004) Cosponsors: 106 Committees: House Energy and Commerce Latest Major Action: 10/4/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend ... Read more

H.R.5183 Vote: 409-8 Burgess voted Yes Title: To provide an extension of highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a law reauthorizing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. Sponsor: Rep Young, Don [AK] (introduced 9/29/2004) Cosponsors: 3 Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; House Budget; House Ways and Means; House Resources; House Science Related Bills: H.RES.811 Latest Majo... Read more

H.R.5149 Vote: 416-0 Burgess voted Yes Title:To reauthorize the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program through March 31, 2005, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Herger, Wally [CA-2] (introduced 9/24/2004) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Ways and Means; House Energy and Commerce Latest Major Action: 9/30/2004 Became Public Law No: 108-308 [Text, PDF] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY AS OF: 9/24/2004--Introduced. ... Read more

H.R.4231 Vote: 411-1 Burgess voted Yes Title:To provide for a pilot program in the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve recruitment and retention of nurses, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Simmons, Rob [CT-2] (introduced 4/28/2004) Cosponsors: 2 Committees: House Veterans' Affairs House Reports: 108-538 Latest Major Action: 9/30/2004 Received in the Senate. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY AS OF: 6/9/2004--Reported to House, amend... Read more

H.J.RES.106 Vote: 227-186 Burgess voted Yes Title:Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage. Sponsor: Rep Musgrave, Marilyn N. [CO-4] (introduced 9/23/2004) Cosponsors: 121 Committees: House Judiciary Related Bills: H.RES.801 Latest Major Action: 9/30/2004 Failed of passage/not agreed to in House. Status: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 227 - 186 (Roll no. 484). --------------------------------------------------------------------... Read more

H.CON.RES.501 Vote: 391-0 Burgess voted Yes Title:Honoring the life and work of Duke Ellington, recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and supporting the annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival. Sponsor: Rep Norton, Eleanor Holmes [DC] (introduced 9/28/2004) Cosponsors: 2 Committees: House Education and the Workforce Latest Major Action: 9/30/2004 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a pre... Read more

H.RES.792 Vote: 386-0 Burgess voted Yes Title:Honoring the United Negro College Fund on the occasion of the Fund's 60th anniversary and the Fund's unflagging dedication to enhancing top quality college opportunities to millions of students. Sponsor: Rep Miller, George [CA-7] (introduced 9/22/2004) Cosponsors: 47 Committees: House Education and the Workforce Latest Major Action: 9/30/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by th... Read more

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) juggled duties between two of his three committees during mark-ups of new legislation overhauling America’s security systems prompted by the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. Aviation, transit and identity security management were at the forefront of the meetings. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee focused primarily on aviation and transit issues. Some key components of the aviation legislation, which passed by a voice vote, ... Read more