U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. 26th District of Texas

Press Releases

Burgess Names Area Leaders to Service Academy Board
November 21, 2008  -U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) recently announced members of his 2008 Service Academy Advisory Board. The twelve-member board met earlier in November to advise him upon the selection of qualified service academy candidates.  The board’s purpose is to comprehensively screen and interview high school and college appli... More

Burgess Congratulates House Republican Policy Chairman McCotter on Reelection
November 19, 2008  -Congressman Michael Burgess issued the following statement in response to the House Republican Leadership elections: I congratulate Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI) on his reelection as Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee.  He will serve our Conference well and I look forward to working with him in the days ... More

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Burgess in the News

Congressman Discusses Health Care Reform
October 30, 2008  -Exactly one week prior to election day, students at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law had the opportunity to hear about one of this year’s hot topics – health care reform – from Congressman Michael Burgess, of the 26th District of Texas. More... Note: When you click "more," you will be redirected from Representative Bur... More

Burgess making rounds for McCain health care proposal
October 30, 2008  -Blessed with an easy re-election campaign, Rep. Michael Burgess went in search of a fight. More... Note: When you click "more," you will be redirected from Representative Burgess' site to the original publication site. More

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Columns

Results of 2008 Farm Bill Survey
June 11, 2008  -Thank you to everyone who took my 2008 Farm Bill Survey.  It is important to me that I hear your opinions and insight into the issues facing Americans today, such as agriculture policy. I encourage you to take my new survey and let me know what you think Congress should do to respond to rising fuel prices.  This sur... More

Wrap-Up: Burgess Tele-Town Hall on May 20, 2008
May 21, 2008  -Last night’s tele-town hall was another success.  I called 34,000 of my constituents who reside in the Northeast portion of Tarrant County and over 6,000, or 18%, of you stayed on the line to listen and share your opinions.  I took 11 questions from participants, there were 150 individuals who requested to ask a question, and 14... More

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Personal Statements

Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
October 2, 2008  - The text of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act that was passed by the Senate and is currently being considered by the House can be viewed by clicking on the following links: One Page Bill Summary: Click Here (pdf) Section-by-Section Analysis: Click Here (pdf) Full Bill Text (451 pages): Click Here (pdf) The... More

"Martial Law" In House of Representatives
September 28, 2008  -Under the martial law procedure, long-standing House rules that require at least one day between the unveiling of significant legislation and the House floor vote on that legislation — so that Members can learn what they are being asked to vote on — are swept away. Instead, under “martial law,” the Leadership can file legislatio... More

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