Congressman Michael C. Burgess today voted to renew landmark legislation moving millions of recipients off welfare rolls and into career-building jobs. The Personal Responsibility, Work and Family Protection Act of 2003 (H.R. 4) passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 230-192. “Giving welfare recipients the tools and guidance to find a job will produce in them a sense of independence, self-worth and give them the ability to live the American dream, said Congressman Burgess. “For years this drea... Read more

Today, Michael C. Burgess received his subcommittee assignments for the 108th Congress as a member on the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) and Science Committees. “The issues before these subcommittees are some of the most important for my district and the nation,” said Burgess. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure my district has the funding it needs to increase everyone’s quality of life.” Burgess will serve as a member on two subcommittees u... Read more

Today Congressman Michael C. Burgess announced the opening of his district office with an open house for the citizens of his district to meet their new representative and learn about services the Congressman’s office can offer. “My district office is open and ready to serve the constituents of the twenty-sixth district,” said Burgess. “I am looking forward to assisting my constituents and making myself available to personally listen to their views.” The day began with a ribbon cutting ceremony w... Read more

Congressman Michael C. Burgess joined colleagues from both sides of the political aisle and both chambers of the Congress tonight as President George W. Bush presented his third State of the Union address. “This was the speech our nation and the world was waiting to hear,” said Burgess. “The President sent a resounding message that he remains committed to the challenges of protecting America, improving the economy for growth and prosperity, and reforming the nation’s health care system to give a... Read more

Texas’ Twenty-sixth Congressional District Representative Michael C. Burgess today announced that he has been appointed to serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, as well as, the House Committee on Science for the 108th Congress. “This is great news for the constituents of my district,” said Burgess immediately after hearing the news. “The Transportation Committee assignment will allow me to directly work on the traffic congestion that bottleneck’s our roads. I am honored to be... Read more

Today, the newly elected Congressman Dr. Michael C. Burgess was sworn in as the U.S. Representative for the 26th Congressional District, which encompasses Denton County, as well as, Northeast Tarrant, and portions of Collin and Wise Counties. Burgess, who represents the Twenty-Sixth Congressional District, was sworn in during the opening ceremony of the 108th Congress in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol. “I am humbled to be a sworn Member of the United States House of Representatives. It is... Read more