Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. was sworn into the 112th Congress. First elected to Congress in 2002, Dr. Burgess has been re-elected every term since.

“It is an incredible opportunity and honor to serve the people of the 26th District of Texas,” said Burgess. “During my past eight years in Congress, I have never forgotten that my service to this great country is because of the opportunity my constituents have afforded me and I will continue to put the issues facing the people of the 26th District on front line.”

During the 112th Congress, Dr. Burgess will serve as the Vice Chair on the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, and will continue to vigorously push health care issues, and cut wasteful federal spending.

“I have been, and will continue to be a strong advocate for health care legislation aimed at reducing health care costs, improving choices, reforming liability laws to put the needs of patients first, and ensuring there are enough doctors in the public and private sector to care for America’s patients,” said Burgess. “Putting these important issues and the Medicare physician payment out in front is still my priority, and I will use every resource possible to repeal and replace the disastrous Democratic health care law.”  

When named Vice Chair, then Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-OH) noted that Dr. Burgess has been at the forefront of the health care debate from the beginning.

“Dr. Burgess has been and will continue to be a top leader in the health care debate. As the Vice Chair for the Subcommittee on Health, he will play a vital role ensuring that everything possible is done to repeal and replace the job-killing health care law,” said Boehner. “He will also continue to be committed in advancing reforms that reduce costs, increase patient control, expand choice, and promote cures as the Chairman of the Congressional Health Care Caucus. He’s been here every step of the way in leading legislation that will bring real reform to our health care system, and will continue to do this in his new role.”