S.J.RES.18 Title:A joint resolution commending the Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government during the past 25 years. Sponsor: Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] (introduced 9/29/2003) Cosponsors: 8 Committees: Senate Governmental Affairs Related Bills: H.J.RES.70 Latest Major Action: 11/19/2003 Presented to President. Burgess voted YES SUMMARY AS OF: 10/14/2003--Pass... Read more

H.CON.RES.299 Title:Honoring Mr. Sargent Shriver for his dedication and service to the United States of America, for his service in the United States Navy, and for his lifetime of work as an ambassador for the poor and powerless citizens of the United States of America, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep McKeon, Howard P. (Buck) [CA-25] (introduced 10/8/2003) Cosponsors: 55 Committees: House Government Reform; Senate Judiciary Latest Major Action: 11/18/2003 Referred to Senate committee. Statu... Read more

Washington, DC — Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-3) and Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) are pleased to inform their constituents that the Raytheon Company, located in McKinney, Texas, is receiving a $6 million contract from the United States Army. “This U.S. Army contract provides growth opportunities and job security for thousands in the 26th District. I am honored that Raytheon has been recognized for their quality products and commitment to our Armed Services,” stated Congressman Burgess. ... Read more

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. speaks at the dedication ceremony for the new Veterans Memorial in The Colony on Saturday, November 8, 2003. Read more

H.R.1588 Title:To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Hunter, Duncan [CA-52] (by request) (introduced 4/3/2003) Cosponsors: 1 Committees: House Armed Services; House Judiciary House Reports: 108-106, 108-106 Part 2; Conference Reports: 108-... Read more

H.R.1829 Title:To amend title 18, United States Code, to require Federal Prison Industries to compete for its contracts minimizing its unfair competition with private sector firms and their non-inmate workers and empowering Federal agencies to get the best value for taxpayers' dollars, to provide a five-year period during which Federal Prison Industries adjusts to obtaining inmate work opportunities through other than its mandatory source status, to enhance inmate access to remedial and vocation... Read more

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Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) today joined President Bush for his signing of S.3, the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act into law. Dr. Burgess has been a strong supporter of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act since its introduction in the House. Congressman Burgess gave the closing remarks at the bicameral press conference on partial birth abortion after passage of S.3 in the Senate on October 24, 2003. “During my two decades of practice of obstetrics, with my share of high-risk pregnancies... Read more

H.J.RES.76 Title: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Young, C. W. Bill [FL-10] (introduced 11/4/2003) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Appropriations Related Bills: H.RES.430 Latest Major Action: 11/7/2003 Became Public Law No: 108-107 [Text, PDF] Note: Continuing appropriations through 11/21/2003. Burgess voted YES Read more

H.R.2559 Title:Making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Knollenberg, Joe [MI-9] (introduced 6/23/2003) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Appropriations House Reports: 108-173; Conference Reports: 108-342 Related Bills: H.RES.298, H.RES.429, S.1357 Latest Major Action: 11/12/2003 Conference report agreed to in Senate. Status:... Read more