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 ambush in downtown Dallas that left four Dallas Police officers and one DART officer dead and seven injured. “Words cannot begin to describe my sorrow for the devastation that Dallas experienced last night. Today, the city of Dallas mourns the five precious lives that were lost in an act of ... Read more

Following FBI Director Comey's decision to recommend no criminal charges be brought against former Secretary Clinton, Dr. Burgess discusses the dangerous precedent this sets of putting politics above national security and the safety of the American people. Read more

As the most recent attack in Orlando once again reminds us that trauma can happen at any time and in any place, Dr. Burgess discusses the need to strengthen the availability of trauma care for all Americans no matter where in the country an accident, natural disaster or violent crime occurs. Read more

LEWISVILLE, TX— As Independence Day approaches, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) announces a special salute to honor local veterans and welcomes nominations for the 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation. The Congressional Veteran Commendation, in conjunction with the Veterans History Project sponsored by the Library of Congress, honors the distinguished veterans of Texas’ 26th Congressional District and preserves their stories for future generations of Americans. “Our nati... Read more

LEWISVILLE, TX— 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 U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Whole Woman’s Health vs. Hellerstedt, which strikes down the Texas law that would provide essential protections for women’s health. “I am disheartened and disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Texas law establishing reasonable and essenti... Read more

This week, Dr. Burgess joined forces with Senator Cornyn urging State Department and CDC to take their responsibility more seriously to provide Americans with adequate information about the dangers of travelling to countries infected by Zika virus. Americans are facing the threat of a serious public health crisis as more people are traveling to areas of the Zika virus outbreak and returning home to the U.S. Read more

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Michael Burgess M.D. (R-TX) and Congressman Gene Green (D-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at making health care more affordable by promoting greater transparency around the costs of health care services for patients. The Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2016 calls upon the states to establish and maintain laws requiring disclosure of information on hospital charges, to make such information available to the public, and to provide i... Read more

In light of the recent terrorist attack in Orlando, Dr. Burgess addresses the need for a comprehensive U.S. strategy to combat radical Islamic terrorism and keep it off American soil at the Rules Committee hearing on June 13, 2016. Read more

Denton, TX — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade today announced the Class of 2020 Service Academy Appointees from the 26th Congressional District and recognized these distinguished future military leaders. The appointees will be attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY and the U.S. Air For... 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 terrorist attack in Orlando. “This weekend I was devastated to see yet another act of terrorism on American soil seize more innocent lives. While a tragic number of Americans were lost in this act of senseless violence, I am appreciative of the bravery of the Orlando Police Department and th... Read more