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


  • MYTH: If you like your health insurance, you can keep it
    May 11, 2010  - MYTH: If you like your health insurance, you can keep it FACT: If you like your health insurance, you may LOSE it May 5, 2010 Dear Colleague: I wanted to make sure you saw the Fortune magazine blockbuster report showing that major US companies are recognizing the extraordinary risk of ... More
  • MYTH: If you like your health insurance, you can keep it
    May 5, 2010  - MYTH: If you like your health insurance, you can keep it FACT: If you like your health insurance, you may LOSE it May 5, 2010 Dear Colleague: For months leading up to the passage of the Democrats “health insurance reform” bill, Members of Congress, providers and businesses relentlessly... More
  • It's Time To Simplify The Tax Code
    Apr 15, 2010  - This year, like years past, American families and businesses spent billions of hours and billions of dollars complying with our nation’s complex Tax Code. When it was first created, the Tax Code was 400 pages - this year, it is 71,684 pages. There are many reasons why we need to overhaul the tax... More
  • Statement From Burgess On Problems With Leaving A Voice Message
    Mar 22, 2010  - "I have heard from several North Texans who were experiencing problems with leaving a voice message for me at my Washington, DC office on Sunday night. Please be assured that my office was staffed during regular office hours on Sunday with members of my staff answering your phone calls. However, due... More
  • UPDATED: Information About H1N1 (Swine Flu)
    Oct 27, 2009  - UPDATED: Information on the Swine Flu Tarrant County Public Health to offer free H1N1 vaccines to pregnant women and children with chronic illnesses.   WHEN: Friday, October 30th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Birdville ISD W.G. Thomas Coliseum, 6108 Broadway, in Haltom City For more information, ... More
  • Update From Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D.
    Aug 26, 2009  - As I’ve traveled Texas’ 26th District during the August District Work Period, I’ve heard from North Texans spanning from Gainesville to Fort Worth and Frisco to Ponder. Health care reform has been the main topic of interest, but I’ve also heard from North Texans on federal spending, cap and trade an... More
  • Burgess: President Obama, are you committed to finding what works in health care?
    Jul 1, 2009  - After the White House's Saturday announcement that they were seeking video questions for an online town hall on health care reform, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. posted the following video question on his YouTube site, asking President Obama if he is indeed committed to finding out what works... More
  • VOTE ALERT: I Will Oppose Higher Energy Prices
    Jun 26, 2009  - Today the House of Representatives will vote on cap and trade, a costly and very harmful energy policy that could cripple our economy. An article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram today outlines my opposition to this policy, saying: "Several members of the North Texas congressional delegation plan... More
  • Burgess Issues Statement on HR 1913
    Apr 30, 2009  - On April 30, 2009, Rep. Burgess issued the following statement to the Congressional Record regarding H.R. 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009: Statement for the Record H.R. 1913 Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26) April 30, 2009 Madam Speaker, on Wednesday, ... More
  • Burgess sends letter to DHS Sec. Napolitano
    Apr 17, 2009  - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. sent the following letter to Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security, in reference to this report. View the original letter, with signature here.April 16,2009  The Honorable Janet NapolitanoSecretary United States Department of Homeland Security... More