Today, U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) announced funding for twenty-one cities in the 26th Congressional District that will receive a total of $117,586 to purchase 383 bullet-resistant vests for their police officers. "The men and women of law enforcement put their lives on the line each and every day to protect citizens and our growing communities," said Burgess. "The Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program is helping to make their jobs safer." The Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Ac... Read more

U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted in favor of the Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act of 2003. H.R. 1 passed by a bipartisan vote of 216-215 and will bring Medicare into the 21st Century by strengthening the program, including a prescription drug benefit for all seniors enrolled in Medicare. “Medicare was established in 1965 and was frozen in time. Medicine has changed with new drugs and innovative life-saving procedures; Medicare hasn’t. The current Medicare prog... Read more

Last night, U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 1588 to show his support for America’s Armed Forces just days before Memorial Day. The legislation passed overwhelming in the House by a bipartisan vote of 361 to 68. “We must be ready at all times to meet the challenges ahead. The men and women in our Armed Forces deserve nothing less than the essential equipment and tools to help them defend America and the changing threats of... Read more

Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) announced today that Jeremy Holman, a resident of Denton, has been named one of 80 Morris K. Udall Scholars nationwide for the 2003-2004 school year. Holman is entering his senior year at the University of North Texas. “I am delighted one of my constituents is a recipient this year and congratulate Jeremy for his hard work and dedication to his education,” said Congressman Burgess. The 2003 awards complete the eighth annual competition of the scholarship pr... Read more

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted in favor of a bill to improve access and reduce the costs of health insurance for employees of small businesses. The Small Business Health Fairness Act, H.R. 660 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 262-261. “Americans should have access to health insurance,” said Congressman Burgess a physician with other 25 years of experience. “Today Congress took the first step to bring health benefits to Main Street small businesses, so more Am... Read more

Today, U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess applauds Governor Perry for signing sweeping legislation that will address the medical liability crisis in Texas. The state bill, HB 4 will hold down the cost of doctors’ medical liability premiums and ensure that Texans will have access to appropriate medical professionals. “Governor Perry’s leadership was the key to pushing this important bill through the Texas legislature. This bill protects patients and injects some much needed common sense into our... Read more

Today, U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure, voted in favor of The Flight 100 - Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act, H.R. 2115 which passed by an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers historic flight. The bipartisan Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act passed the House today 418 - 8. “Our country has the most sophisticated commercial aviation system in the wo... Read more

ANOTHER VOICE IN THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DEBATE (House of Representatives - June 10, 2003) [Page: H5158] --- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess) is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to talk to my colleagues about the prescription drug reimportation debate that has been the subject of so much discussion in this House. I would urge my colleagues to use caution and reason when approaching this issue. Sev... Read more

U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess recognizes the importance of bone marrow donations and will celebrate life with a local resident whose life was saved from Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of cancer, by a donor on the National Bone Marrow Donor Program registry. Lewisville resident, Clif Ackerman will celebrate three years of being cancer free and meet his stem cell donor for the first time on Saturday, June 7, 2003 at Sneaky Pete’s, 2 Eagle Point Drive in Lewisville. Lewisville resident, Acker... Read more

Today, U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) announced the winner of the inaugural 26th Congressional District art competition, “Artistic Discovery.” A recent grad of Hebron High School, Sarah Lee, won first prize in the 2003 competition with her oil painting entitled “Straining Harsh Discord.” This annual Congressional competition was open to public and private high school students residing in the district. “This contest is designed to highlight the artistic achievements of our local high sc... Read more