Pictured left to right: Andre “Frenchy” Rheault, Forrest Beadle, Jack Bailey, Congressman Michael Burgess, Doug Brown, Gary Steele Highland Village, TX – This week, U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R-Lewisville) recognized the five veterans who received this year’s 26th District Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC). The CVC was created in 2005 to honor the distinguished living veterans of Texas’ 26th Congressional District. Nominations were received from the community, veterans’ organizations ... Read more

As we honor our veterans today, Dr. Burgess expresses his most sincere gratitude for the many sacrifices of our veterans and reminds us that taking care of our veterans and their families, is a responsibility we must take seriously and work to uphold. 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 retirement of Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chairman Joe Pitts (R-PA): “I am grateful to Chairman Pitts for his dedicated service and his role as a leader in healthcare policy. During his chairmanship, we saw some of the greatest healthcare reforms. Joe led the subcommittee to pass more biparti... Read more

Dr. Burgess discusses the current negotiations between the U.S. and Europe on the Safe Harbor Agreement which allows for the free flow of data across the Atlantic, while protecting the privacy of individuals. Read his full remarks 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 on the President’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline: “This news is not surprising. If President Obama wanted to approve it he had multiple opportunities to do so. This is all part of his political games. His excuses for rejecting this pro-job and pro-growth project are unsupported. The State Department, u... 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 selection of fellow Texan Kevin Brady as the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee: “In this new era of leadership, I can think of no better candidate than Kevin to advance a pro-conservative and pro-growth agenda in the House of Representatives as Ways and Means Committee Chairman. He has activ... Read more

Today the terms of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) were made public. Many of you have asked about the details of the TPP. By law, the text of the trade agreement must be made public for 90 days before Congress can vote on it. Representative Burgess encourages constituents to read over the terms of the TPP and welcomes their comments. The terms of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Terms can be accessed on the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative website here. Read more

On November 4, 2015, Dr. Burgess along with 183 other Members of Congress sent a letter to EPA Administrator McCarthy in regards to the proposed 2016 Renewable Volume Obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standards. 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 unjustified arrest of Iranian-American Siamak Namazi by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps: “The unjust arrest and detainment of Iranian-American Siamak Namazi is the latest demonstration of Iran’s contempt for America. This follows quickly on the heels of the country’s joint military operations with R... Read more

Following a busy week in Washington, Dr. Burgess remarks on the election of Speaker Paul Ryan and why he believes that the Ryan Speakership gives new hope that Washington business as usual is over and that fiscal sanity will be given a chance to work. Read his full remarks here. Read more