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


  • Burgess Names Area Leaders to Service Academy Board
    Nov 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... More
  • Burgess Congratulates House Republican Policy Chairman McCotter on Reelection
    Nov 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... More
  • Media Credentialing Information
    Nov 14, 2008  - The application process for media credentials for the 2009 Inaugural Ceremonies has begun, and will run until December 15, 2008. All requests for media credentials for the inaugural ceremonies will be handled by the Senate media galleries.  Media wishing to obtain credentials for the swearing-in ce... More
  • Burgess Honors Local Heroes with Congressional Commendation
    Nov 12, 2008  - U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R-Lewisville), M.D., yesterday recognized five local heroes with the Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) for their military service and ongoing commitment to their community.  The recipients include members of the Army, Air Force, Marines, and Navy. “These extra... More
  • Burgess Running for Chairmanship of House Republican Policy Committee
    Nov 5, 2008  - U.S. Representative Michael Burgess (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after announcing he is running to become Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, a leadership position: Our Republican ship needs righting and the House Republican Policy Committee can help chart a fresh... More
  • Burgess Urges President Bush to Launch Special Counsel Investigation
    Oct 28, 2008  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Lewisville) today urged President Bush to launch a Special Counsel investigation into the causes of the nation's financial crisis. Saying,"my constituents are concerned that those who were responsible for proper financial oversight, regulation, and risk assess... More
  • Burgess: Bailout Means We Must Re-Order National Priorities, Entitlement Spending Should Be At Top of the List
    Oct 17, 2008  - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., has signed on as a co-sponsor of H.R. 6110, A Roadmap for America’s Future.  This important legislation is a comprehensive plan that draws on America’s strengths to restore our long-held legacy of leaving the next generation better off. “With Congress sp... More
  • Burgess Offers Additional Options to Ease Financial Crisis
    Oct 14, 2008  - On Friday, October 10, 2008, Rep. Burgess sent a letter to Secretary Paulson that made recommendations for strengthening our financial system. The letter can be viewed here: Rep. Burgess' Letter to Sec. Paulson More
  • Burgess: A Bailout by Any Other Name is Still a Bailout
    Oct 3, 2008  - This bailout bill’s second verse is essentially the same as the first so I cannot support it. Today’s vote is a difficult one and there are good, well-intentioned people on both sides. Action is needed and there are some necessary tax relief measures contained within.  Yet, a bailout by any... More
  • Burgess Urges SEC Chairman to Suspend Fair Value Accounting
    Sep 30, 2008  - Today, Rep. Burgess joined with 63 of his peers in the House of Representatives, signing a letter to urge SEC Chairman Christopher Cox to shore up the capital of the nation’s banking system by suspending the use of fair value accounting. The entire text of the letter can be viewed here: Letter to... More