H.R.3722 Failed, 88-331 Burgess voted NO Title:To amend section 1011 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 to impose conditions on Federal reimbursement of emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens. Sponsor: Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-46] (introduced 1/21/2004) Cosponsors: 4 Committees: House Energy and Commerce Latest Major Action: 5/18/2004 Failed of passage/not agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill ...
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H.R.2728 Approved, 251-177 Burgess voted YES Title:To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for adjudicative flexibility with regard to an employer filing of a notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; to provide for greater efficiency at the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission; to provide for an independent review of citations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; to ...
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H.R.2729 Approved, 228-199 Burgess voted YES Title:To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for greater efficiency at the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. Sponsor: Rep Norwood, Charlie [GA-9] (introduced 7/15/2003) Cosponsors: 25 Committees: House Education and the Workforce House Reports: 108-486 Related Bills: H.RES.645, H.R.2728 Latest Major Action: 5/18/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 199 (Roll n...
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H.R.2730 Approved, 224-204 Burgess voted YES Title:To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for an independent review of citations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Sponsor: Rep Norwood, Charlie [GA-9] (introduced 7/15/2003) Cosponsors: 26 Committees: House Education and the Workforce; House Judiciary House Reports: 108-488 Part 1 Related Bills: H.RES.645, H.R.2728 Latest Major Action: 5/18/2004 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On passage Pa...
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H.R.2432 Approved, 373-54 Burgess voted YES Waxman of California Amendment Failed, 201-226 Burgess voted NO Title:To amend the Paperwork Reduction Act and titles 5 and 31, United States Code, to reform Federal paperwork and regulatory processes. Sponsor: Rep Ose, Doug [CA-3] (introduced 6/11/2003) Cosponsors: 9 Committees: House Government Reform; House Budget House Reports: 108-490 Part 1, 108-490 Part 2 Related Bills: H.RES.645, H.R.2728 Latest Major Action: 5/18/2004 Passed/agreed to in House...
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On Friday, NASCAR announced that they will have a second race day at Texas Motor Speedway. “I am thrilled that the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series has selected the Texas Motor Speedway for another amazing race,” commented Rep. Michael Burgess (TX-26) upon hearing the news. The NASCAR races bring international recognition to Fort Worth as well as a massive influx in tourism. Traditionally, the Texas Motor Speedway brings in over 200,000 race fans into North Texas which, in turn, has an amazing economic ...
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Approved, 360-0 Burgess voted YES Title:Applauding the men and women who keep America moving and recognizing National Transportation Week. Sponsor: Rep Young, Don [AK] (introduced 5/11/2004) Cosponsors: 1 Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Latest Major Action: 5/20/2004 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. ---------------------------------------...
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Approved, 364-0 Burgess voted YES H.CON.RES.423 Title:Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for activities associated with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial. Sponsor: Rep Kaptur, Marcy [OH-9] (introduced 5/13/2004) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure Latest Major Action: 5/21/2004 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. ----------------------------------------------------...
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