Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, today issued the following statement in response to concerns of the structural soundness of the Lewisville Dam located in the 26th District of Texas: “My staff and I remain in regular contact with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District regarding the proper functionality of the Lewisville Dam and the timeline for upcoming constr... Read more

In the light of the 74th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor this week, Dr. Burgess remarks on the greatest responsibility of our federal government to protect and ensure the safety of the American people. Read his full remarks. Read more

Dr. Burgess joins Fox Business' Gerri Willis to discuss recent updates in the San Bernardino shooting investigation. You can watch the full interview below. Read more

Dr. Burgess remarks on Congress' refusal to allow economically crippling regulations created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Read his full remarks. 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 on the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (S. 1177) in the House of Representatives. “Control of education should be purview of elected state and local school boards and not the federal government. Students are best served when the teachers and school administrators, who know them best, are not held to a... Read more

As we prepare to celebrate this holiday of giving thanks, Dr. Burgess reflects on the many reasons we as Americans have to be thankful. Read his full remarks. Read more

Dr. Burgess remarks on the devastating terrorist attacks in Paris and why he cannot support the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the U.S. until adequate and comprehensive vetting processes are established. Read his full remarks. Read more

On November 18, 2015, Dr. Burgess joined 109 Members of Congress in sending a bipartisan letter to President Barack Obama, urging him to immediately halt the admission of refugees from Syria and Iraq onto American soil. Read the full letter by clicking on the image below. 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 on the Paris attacks and the admission of Syrian refugees into the United States: “I extend my sincerest condolences and prayers to all the victims and families impacted by last week’s horrific attacks in Paris. Regrettably, the tragedy in Paris has illustrated for the rest of the world what happens when would-... Read more

On November 16, 2015, Dr. Burgess sent a letter to President Barack Obama in regards to the tragic attacks in Paris on November 13, 2015 and the admission of Syrian refugees into the United States. Read the full letter by clicking on the image below. Read more