Click here to watch the video of Congressman Burgess. Statement by Congressman Michael C. Burgess on the New 2004 Toyota Prius Thursday, July 08, 2004 Mr. Burgess: Mr. Speaker, Congress has been unable to pass an energy bill – an energy policy that would allow us some measure of independence from foreign oil imports in this country. But a couple weeks ago, just before our break, we were treated to the exhibition of several cars that embrace the hybrid technology, the gas-electric technology on ...
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H.R.4754 Passed 397-18 Burgess voted YES Title:Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] (introduced 7/1/2004) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Appropriations; Senate Appropriations House Reports: 108-576 Related Bills: H.RES.701 Latest Major Action: 7/9/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate...
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H.R.3980 Passed 387-26 Burgess voted YES Title:To establish a National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. Sponsor: Rep Neugebauer, Randy [TX-19] (introduced 3/17/2004) Cosponsors: 44 Committees: House Science; House Transportation and Infrastructure; Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation House Reports: 108-575 Part 1 Latest Major Action: 7/12/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transporta...
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Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-26th TX) address the floor concerning a recent letter sent by a few Members of Congress, incluing fellow North Texan Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-30th TX), to the United Nations requesting their oversight in the upcoming November elections. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, this morning I just want to draw a sharp criticism against Members of this House who have sent a letter to Kofi Annan of the United Nations asking for United Nations monitors at our elections in November...
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As a doctor and Member of Congress, I am often asked my opinion on the debate on drug reimportation. I have, from the beginning of my time in office, urged my colleagues to use caution and reason when approaching this issue. Several complicated and interconnected issues dominate this situation: trade relations, patient safety, drug costs and government regulation, just to name a few. Some the House of Representatives believe that if Americans had the ability to purchase their drugs from Canada o...
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H.CON.RES.410 Passed 379-0 Burgess voted YES Title:Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and recognizing the Marshall Islands as a staunch ally of the United States, committed to principles of democracy and freedom for the Pacific region and throughout the world. Sponsor: Rep Flake, Jeff [AZ-6] (introduced 4/30/2004) Cosponsors: 17 Committees: House International Relations; Senate Foreign Relations Latest Major Action: 7/12/2...
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H.R.4663 Failed 146-268 Burgess voted YES Title: To amend part C of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to establish discretionary spending limits and a pay-as-you-go requirement for mandatory spending. Sponsor: Rep Nussle, Jim [IA-1] (introduced 6/23/2004) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Budget Related Bills: H.RES.692 Latest Major Action: 6/25/2004 Failed of passage/not agreed to in House. Status: On passage Failed by recorded vote: 146 - 268 (Roll no. 318).
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H.RES.691 Passed 352-57 Burgess voted YES Title:Congratulating the Interim Government of Iraq on its forthcoming assumption of sovereign authority in Iraq. Sponsor: Rep Hyde, Henry J. [IL-6] (introduced 6/23/2004) Cosponsors: 3 Committees: House International Relations; House Armed Services Latest Major Action: 6/25/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 352 - 57 (Roll no. 319). -------------------------------------------------------...
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