Congressman Michael C. Burgess today showed his support for America’s patients by voting for The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2003. This bill works to reduce the growing problem of preventable medical errors in America. The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2003, passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan vote of 418 to 6. “Medical errors are just that, they are unintentional, but can be devastating and deadly,” said Congressman Burgess. “The medical commu... Read more

Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) was appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to serve a two-year term as an at large member of the House Policy Committee for the 108th Congress. “As a physician I am looking forward to sharing my expertise and ideas with members of the House leadership, said Burgess immediately after learning of the announcement. When it comes to health care reform, fiscal conservative policies, and forward thinking legislative initiatives I want to help gu... Read more

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to protest the increase of medical liability costs and an environment where it has become all too commonplace to name the innocent in lawsuits, drive good doctors from the practice of medicine, and play games with the health care of vulnerable patients. This crisis has reached my home state of Texas, and even reached the cities and towns I represent in Congress. For instance, Dr. John Marsden, a vascular surgeon in my district, must pay $6,600 per month for his medical ... Read more

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) recognized former Majority Leader Dick Armey, an eighteen-year Texas lawmaker, for his years of service to the constituents of the 26th District, the State of Texas, and nation by cosponsoring a resolution to rename a room in the U.S. House of Representatives wing of the Capitol the “Richard K. Armey Room.” “The former Majority Leader was a man of great leadership who put Texans first. Our great nation is better off as a result of his dedication in C... Read more

On Friday, February 28th, Congressman Michael C. Burgess and key community leaders will announce the introduction of the North Texas Mobility Improvement Act of 2003 (HR 783) into the United States Congress. The legislation will authorize $2.5 million to widen a portion of Interstate 35 from four lanes to six lanes. A press opportunity will take place at the North Texas Central College, Room 301 (1500 N. Corinth Street) at 10:00 a.m. Please call Lori McMahon for further information. “The residen... Read more

Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) today voted to approve landmark legislation that bans all forms of human cloning. The Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2003 makes performing or attempting to perform human cloning illegal. HR 534 passed the House by a vote of 241 to 155. Similar legislation passed the House of Representatives by a large bipartisan vote in the 107th Congress, but the Senate never considered it. “As a former physician, I believe we should always seek to improve human life and... Read more

Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) is pleased to announce that the Denton Municipal Airport will receive $2 million dollars under the Airport Improvement Program operated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for improvements to its airport. These funds are a portion of the 2003 fiscal year omnibus appropriations package, totaling $397.4 billion, passed by the U.S. Congress last night. “This project is a priority for me because it will provide important aviation and economic developme... Read more

Last night, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) voted for a final $397 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2003, which funds America's priorities and provides increased spending for various education, health and security initiatives. Included in this large package are two earmarks totaling $700,000 for the University of North Texas. “As an alumnus of North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas), I am pleased to see they will receive needed funds to promote math and scien... Read more

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess became a co-sponsor of the bi-partisan HEALTH (Help Efficient Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Health Care) Act, key legislation that addresses America’s medical liability crisis. “Our heath care system is facing an escalating crisis. Congress must make helping patients receive the care and access they deserve a top priority,” said Burgess. “This bill is a great step to reforming our medical liability system. From the perspective of a former doctor, we must seek... Read more

On February 1, 2003, America was once again reminded of the bravery, courage, and idealism required of those who leave the confines of our planet to explore space. Our nation and the world mourn the loss of all seven members of the space shuttle Columbia. Their dedication was complete, their sacrifice ultimate. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families as they deal with this horrible tragedy. We must now turn to the task of determining the causes of this tragedy. The families of those th... Read more