Burgess Reappointed to Joint Economic Committee

“Overseeing economic policies and government spending will allow for review and recommendations to be made that will improve the economy and put Americans back to work.”

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) has been reappointed to the Joint Economic Committee (JEC). The JEC is a bicameral Congressional Committee composed of ten members from both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Established by the Employment Act of 1946, its main function is to make a continuing study of matters relating to the US economy.

“Overseeing economic policies and government spending will allow for review and recommendations to be made that will improve the economy and put Americans back to work,” said Burgess. “Health care is a top priority and with medical costs being affected by the new health care law, I will be able to provide perspective on how it will affect care as we move forward.”

The Committee holds hearings, performs research and advises members of Congress.

"With the economy the number one issue facing our country Dr. Burgess is in a key position to help shape a market-based recovery," said U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, JEC Vice Chair-designate. "His keen insight into medical costs will be very helpful as we work to repeal and replace ObamaCare with more economically responsible solutions that lower health care costs and increase accessibility for all."

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