Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) today announced that Jay Wiley has joined his district office staff as Director of District Outreach. Wiley will assist local communities with access to federal funds and assist in their interaction with the federal government. "It's a privilege to serve Dr. Burgess and the people of the 26th District," said Mr. Wiley. "This is an opportunity to work with constituents and local communities on many important projects here in North Texas. I look forward... Read more

H.R.444 Approved, 213-203 Burgess voted YES Title:To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work; to reauthorize title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965; to amend title VII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education. Sponsor: Rep Porter, Jon C. [NV-3] (introduced 1/29/2003) Cosponsors: 39 Committees: House Education and the Workforce; Senat... Read more

H.R.3866 Approved, 408-3 Burgess voted YES Title:To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide increased penalties for anabolic steroid offenses near sports facilities, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [WI-5] (introduced 3/1/2004) Cosponsors: 9 Committees: House Judiciary; House Energy and Commerce; Senate Judiciary House Reports: 108-461 Part 1, 108-461 Part 2 Latest Major Action: 6/3/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read... Read more

H.R.3550 Approved, 377-30 Burgess voted YES Title:To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Young, Don [AK] (introduced 11/20/2003) Cosponsors: 145 Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; House Education and the Workforce; House Energy and Commerce; House Judiciary; House Resources; House Science House Reports: 108-452 Part 1 Related Bills: H.RES.593, H.R.3994, S.1072 Latest Major Action: 6/3/2004... Read more

Rep. Michael Burgess today announced an award of 15 classic books on the theme of “courage” to the Lewisville Public Library, made possible through the National Endowment for the Humanities’(NEH) We the People Bookshelf program. "I am proud that the We the People Bookshelf program is awarding these outstanding works on "Courage" to my local library," stated Rep. Michael Burgess (TX-26). “These books teach our children and community the importance of sacrifice, honor and courage that make America... Read more

H.J.RES.83 Failed, 63-353 Burgess voted NO Title:Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives. Sponsor: Rep Baird, Brian [WA-3] (introduced 12/8/2003) Cosponsors: 2 Committees: House Judiciary House Reports: 108-503 Related Bills: H.RES.572, H.RES.657 Latest Major Action: 6/2/2004 Failed of passage/not agreed to in House. Status: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 63... Read more

S.J.RES.28 Approved, 419-0 Burgess voted YES Title: A joint resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy during World War II. Sponsor: Sen Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [CO] (introduced 2/25/2004) Cosponsors: 69 Committees: Senate Judiciary; House Armed Services Latest Major Action: 6/3/2004 Presented to President. Read more

H.CON.RES.413 Approved, 417-0 Burgess voted YES Title:Honoring the contributions of the women, symbolized by "Rosie the Riveter", who served on the homefront during World War II, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Capito, Shelley Moore [WV-2] (introduced 5/4/2004) Cosponsors: 85 Committees: House Education and the Workforce Related Bills: S.CON.RES.103 Latest Major Action: 6/3/2004 Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540. -----------... Read more

H.R.4109 Approved, 418-0 Burgess voted YES Title:To allow seniors to file their Federal income tax on a new Form 1040S. Sponsor: Rep Burns, Max [GA-12] (introduced 4/1/2004) Cosponsors: 14 Committees: House Ways and Means; Senate Finance Latest Major Action: 6/3/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY AS OF: 4/1/2004--Introduc... Read more

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