Today, Congressman Burgess was a guest on KLIF's Darrell Ankarlo Show where he discussed recent issues surrounding stem cell research. Please click on the link below "Related Documents" to listen to a portion on the interview. For more information on stem cell research, please visit Family Issues on this website.
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Congressman Michael Burgess Hosts Majority Whip Roy Blunt on his Tour of North Texas Manufacturing Centers Lewisville, TX, Aug 12 - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) played host to visiting Congressman and Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Missouri). During his stay, Representative Blunt toured two of North Texas’ successful manufacturing centers Peterbilt Motors Company, headquartered in Denton, and Retractable Technologies of Little Elm. “I was honored to show Representative Blunt the str...
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Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) played host to visiting Congressman and Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Missouri). During his stay, Representative Blunt toured two of North Texas’ successful manufacturing centers Peterbilt Motors Company, headquartered in Denton, and Retractable Technologies of Little Elm. “I was honored to show Representative Blunt the strength of our North Texas manufacturing centers,” stated Congressman Burgess. “A respected leader in the House, Rep. Blunt’s visit so...
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The following statement is attributed to Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26): “President Bush’s selection of Florida Rep. Porter Goss as Central Intelligence Agency Director is a wise decision. A veteran Member of the House, Goss’ resume is ideally suited for the task of supervising the CIA. A former CIA operative in Latin America and Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Porter Goss has the background, charisma, dedication and respect required for the promin...
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Sixteen months after U.S. and coalition forces liberated Iraq from a murderous dictator, the dream of freedom is finally a reality. On June 28, two days earlier than originally planned, the Coalition Provisional Authority transferred full sovereignty to the Iraqi interim government. The people of Iraq are finally free and have control over their destiny. But as Iraqis turn their attention to the future, they must also confront their troubled past. For more than 20 years, Saddam Hussein used tact...
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H.R.4842 Passed 345-76 Burgess YES Title: To implement the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement. Sponsor: Rep DeLay, Tom [TX-22] (by request) (introduced 7/15/2004) Cosponsors: 1 Committees: House Ways and Means House Reports: 108-627 Related Bills: H.RES.738, S.2677 Latest Major Action: 7/22/2004 Cleared for White House.
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H.R.3313 Passed 233-194 Burgess voted YES Title:To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act. Sponsor: Rep Hostettler, John N. [IN-8] (introduced 10/16/2003) Cosponsors: 48 Committees: House Judiciary House Reports: 108-614 Related Bills: H.RES.734 Latest Major Action: 7/22/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 194 (Roll no. 410). ----------------------------------------...
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H.R.4056 Passed 423-0 Burgess voted YES Title:To encourage the establishment of both long-term and short-term programs to address the threat of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) to commercial aviation. Sponsor: Rep Mica, John L. [FL-7] (introduced 3/30/2004) Cosponsors: 4 Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; House International Relations House Reports: 108-565 Part 1 Latest Major Action: 7/22/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass...
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H.CON.RES.436 Passed 422-0 Burgess voted YES Title:Celebrating 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of South Africa and recognizing the momentous social and economic achievements of South Africa since the institution of democracy in that country. Sponsor: Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] (introduced 5/20/2004) Cosponsors: 30 Committees: House International Relations Related Bills: S.CON.RES.100 Latest Major Action: 7/22/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and ...
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