As Chairman of the Policy Health Subcommittee and a doctor of Obstetrics for over 20 years, I am aware of the health benefits gained from regular medical check-ups and health screenings. That is why today, I encourage all men to participate in National Men’s Health Week celebrated each year the week leading up to Father’s Day. Men are less inclined to participate in health care screenings which are vital in the early detection of major diseases facing men including high cholesterol and blood pre... Read more

H.RES.653 Passed 381-0 Burgess voted YES Title:Honoring former President George Herbert Walker Bush on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Sponsor: Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] (introduced 5/20/2004) Cosponsors: 12 Committees: House Government Reform Latest Major Action: 6/14/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 235). SUMMARY AS OF: 5/20/2004--Introduced. Declar... Read more

H.R.4323 Passed 285-97 Burgess voted YES Title:To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide rapid acquisition authority to the Secretary of Defense to respond to combat emergencies. Sponsor: Rep Hunter, Duncan [CA-52] (introduced 5/11/2004) Cosponsors: 4 Committees: House Armed Services; Senate Armed Services Latest Major Action: 6/15/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. SUMMARY AS OF: 5/11/2004--In... Read more

H.RES.669 Passed 377-3 Burgess voted YES Title:Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the need to provide prostate cancer patients with meaningful access to information on treatment options, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Deal, Nathan [GA-10] (introduced 6/9/2004) Cosponsors: 13 Committees: House Energy and Commerce Related Bills: H.CON.RES.405 Latest Major Action: 6/14/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by... Read more

H.J.RES.97 Passed 372-2 Burgess voted YES Title:Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Sponsor: Rep Lantos, Tom [CA-12] (introduced 6/3/2004) Cosponsors: 41 Committees: House Ways and Means Related Bills: H.J.RES.95, S.J.RES.36, S.J.RES.39 Latest Major Action: 6/25/2004 Presented to President. SUMMARY AS OF: 6/3/2004--Introduced. Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003... Read more

For those wishing to sign the official condolence book from President Ronald Reagan, please visit: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. For official information on the Washington, DC State Funeral for President Ronald Reagan, please visit: U.S. Army Military District of Columbia. To view Congressman Burgess' remarks on the U.S. House of Representatives floor, please click HERE. The White House has provided a tribute site for President Reagan: Remembering President Ronald Reagan. For remarks durin... Read more

Wednesday, June 9, 2004 H.Res. 664 Mourning the passing of President Ronald Reagan and celebrating his service to the people of the United States and his leadership in promoting the cause of freedom for all people of the world Approved, 375-0 Burgess voted YES Read more

Tuesday, June 8, 2004 H.Res. 663 Expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of Ronald Wilson Reagan, former President of the United States of America Approved, 355-0 Burgess voted YES Read more

U.S. Representative Michael Burgess (R-TX) is pleased to release the following statement today announcing the names of the students from the Texas’ 26th Congressional District who have been appointed to the United States military academies. "I was pleased to nominate these incredible young men and women who will be the future leaders of our armed forces and America,” stated Rep. Michael Burgess. “I am even more delighted that they have accepted this challenge." Michael Agnew – U.S. Air Force Aca... Read more

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