Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), released the following statement after re-introducing H.R. 1105, a bill that would protect federal security contractors working overseas from unfair sentencing requirements so that they can continue to protect our soldiers and civil servants. “Our country is fortunate to have dedicated, hardworking federal security contractors serving alongside our servicemembers to carry out our foreign policy priorities,” said Burgess. “In 2007, ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), joined Mike Emanuel on Fox News’ America’s News Headquarters on Sunday to provide an update on how Texas was emerging from the extreme weather that left millions without power and the upcoming debate on the next COVID-19 spending package through budget reconciliation. Highlights from the interview: Does Texas need to do a better job in winterizing the energy infrastructure properly: “It’s one of the causes, to be sure.… But how in t... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), Michael Burgess (R-TX), and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) led a joint letter to President Biden regarding America’s national energy and environmental strategy, calling for his support of baseload energy. The arctic air mass ripping across the country has left thousands without power or water, enduring below-freezing temperatures for days on end. The letter calls for an honest conversation about the future of energy in America and how to ensure a polic... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), the Republican Leader's Designee to the Budget Committee, delivered remarks today in support of hismotion to instruct to the Democrats'American Rescue Plan. His motion would provide COVID-19 health screenings at the border to help decrease the spread of the virus. Recently, the nation reached 500,000 deaths due to this Coronavirus. Today,President Biden and Vice President Harris announced they will commemorate those deaths with a c... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), re-introduced the “Consumer Access to Broadband for Local Economies and Competition” or “CABLE Competition” Act. “Before 2020, more than 21 million Americans did not have access to broadband. This pandemic has highlighted the level of importance these services are to keep Americans working, learning, and receiving health care. This legislation will increase competition by getting rid of regulations that are not keeping up with how c... Read more

Dear Friends, It is encouraging to learn that Texans are having the lights turned back on, but with this good news we do need to do our part to make sure that we do not overload the system as it is coming back up. Here are few tips to help conserve energy right now: Lower your thermostats to 68 degrees. Close blinds to reduce the amount of heat lost through windows. Turn off and unplug non-essential lights and appliances (i.e washing machines, ovens, etc.). Avoid using large appliances like open... Read more

Dear Friends, Last night, I sent a letter to Bill Magness, President and Chief Executive Officer of ERCOT seeking answers for the reason millions of Texans are without power during this winter weather emergency, what is being done to restore power, and how this will be prevented in the future. I was joined on the letter by other Texas Congressional Leaders Congressman Michael McCaul, Congressman Van Taylor, Congressman August Pfluger, Congressman Tony Gonzales, Congressman Randy Weber, Congressm... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), delivered the an opening during Energy and Commerce Committee's Energy Subcommittee on "A Smarter Investment: Pathways to a clean energy future." As Prepared for Delivery: "Thank you, Chair Rush, I look forward to serving on the Energy Subcommittee with you once again in the 117th Congress. "Today’s hearing occurs at a critical time in our nation’s history. This week, almost 5 million American households were left without electricit... Read more

Dear Friends, Right now almost 5 million American households are left without electricity across Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana as dangerous and record-setting winter weather ravaged the Central United States, blasting sub-freezing arctic air all the way south to the Mexican border. I sent a letter to Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) seeking answers for why power has not returned to Texas families. While getting the lights back would always be a top priority, it is even greater sinc... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Texas Congressional Leaders led by Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. and including Congressman Michael McCaul, Congressman Van Taylor, Congressman August Pfluger, Congressman Tony Gonzales, Congressman Randy Weber, Congressman John Carter, Congressman Michael Cloud, Congressman Roger Williams, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, Congresswoman Kay Granger, Congressman Kevin Brady, Congressman Louie Gohmert, Congressman Dan Crenshaw, Congressman Chip Roy, and Congressman Jodey C. A... Read more