Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced the Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act. This legislation would allow individuals who are eligible for immunosuppressive drugs under Medicare Part B to continue to receive their vital treatment past the current 36 month cutoff. Without these drugs, transplant recipients are at risk to lose their transplanted kidneys – which too often occurs. “After the stress of und... Read more

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Improving Access to Maternity Care Act (H.R. 1209) through the Energy & Commerce full committee. “Consistent, high-quality maternity care is of the utmost importance for both a mother and baby during pregnancy. H.R. 1209 is an important step in addressing critical shortages of... Read more

As more and more Americans are dropped from their plans and prices continue to soar, Congressman Burgess discusses how the Obama Administration has fallen flat on its promises made in the Affordable Care Act and the Republican commitment to reforming our health care system to safeguard patient care. Read more

Dr. Burgess joined 660 AM KSKY's Mark Davis on Friday, September 16, 2016 to discuss the President's efforts to transfer detainees from Guantanamo Bay and the work Congress has ahead through the end of the year. Listen to Dr. Burgess' full radio interview here. Read more

Washington, D.C.— Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, issued the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 5351, which he co-sponsored, that would prohibit the transfer of any detainees from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay. “President Obama was sworn into office with the predetermined mission of closing the Guantanamo Bay detainment facility. Before ordering an investig... Read more

On the 15th anniversary of the horrific September 11 attacks, Congressman Burgess reflects on the resiliency of the American people and the need for a strong leader who will put national security and the safety of our citizens above all else. Read more

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on MACRA flexibility. “I am pleased that CMS has heard my calls and the calls of the provider community for the flexibility in transitioning to the new payment reporting requirements. Today’s announcement from CMS reg... Read more

As we reflect on the productivity and contributions made by the American worker this Labor Day, Dr. Burgess remarks on the need for common sense and pro-growth policies that ensure Washington does not get in the way of job creation and economic prosperity. Read more

FLOWER MOUND, TX— This morning Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, joined the Town of Flower Mound for its Economic Development Forum at the Innovate Flower Mound, the Town's newly-opened entrepreneurial center. Dr. Burgess spoke about the work that the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade is doing to prevent burdensome federal regulations from impeding gro... Read more

DENTON, TX— This week, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, attended the grand opening of the North Texas Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) in Denton. While at the grand opening, Dr. Burgess addressed attendees and expressed his appreciation for the collaboration between the Denton United Way and the North Texas LITC in meeting the tax needs of the low-income population in Denton County. Additi... Read more