• Burgess Named Vice Chair of Two Energy and Commerce Subcommittees
    Nov 28, 2012  - Burgess Named Vice Chair of Two Energy and Commerce Subcommittees Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) was named Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and will continue to serve as the Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Hea... More
  • Burgess Honors Local Veterans
    Nov 9, 2012  - Burgess Honors Local Veterans “While we have singled out these veterans for recognition, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to all veterans for your service to the United States of America.” Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) recognized the five veterans... More
  • Burgess Introduces New Chief of Staff
    Oct 31, 2012  - Burgess Introduces New Chief of Staff “Kelle will serve the 26th District not only working in my Washington office, but also actively with my staff and constituents back home in Texas.” Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) announced that he has selected Kelle A. Str... More
  • Burgess Presses Obama Administration on Inconsistent Libya Statements
    Sep 26, 2012  - Burgess Presses Obama Administration on Inconsistent Libya Statements “This administration has not been forthcoming. We deserve better, and the four Americans who lost their lives deserve better.” Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), sent a letter to President ... More
  • Modernize CBO Scoring: The Preventative Health Savings Act
    Sep 24, 2012  - Modernize CBO Scoring: The Preventative Health Savings Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) and Congresswoman Donna Christensen (D-VI) have introduced The Preventative Health Savings Act of 2012, H.R. 6482. The legislation would create a more accurate budget scoring s... More
  • 8th Annual Economic Development Summit Aims To Boost Growth in East and Southeast Fort Worth
    Sep 19, 2012  - 8th Annual Economic Development Summit Aims To Boost Growth in East and Southeast Fort Worth “This area of the district faces many challenges with regards to spurring economic growth and sustaining that growth, and the communities’ needs are substantial.” Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Bu... More
  • Burgess Statement on Solyndra Committee Report
    Aug 2, 2012  - Burgess Statement on Solyndra Committee Report “The Department of Energy’s loan guarantee program is just another chapter in the Obama administration’s failed economic novel and another example of their broken promise to be transparent.” Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Energy and Commerce Commit... More
  • Burgess Requests Nominations for 2012 Congressional Veteran Commendation
    Aug 1, 2012  - Burgess Requests Nominations for 2012 Congressional Veteran Commendation “Our nation’s veterans have proudly and honorably served our country and preserved our freedom, and it is because of their service that we enjoy all the liberties we are afforded.” Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burg... More
  • Burgess To Hold Keller and Fort Worth Town Hall Meeting
    Jul 30, 2012  - Burgess To Hold Keller and Fort Worth Town Hall Meeting Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) has announced that he will hold a town hall meeting on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 in Fort Worth. The town hall will provide residents of Texas’ 26th Congressional District the ch... More
  • Burgess Introduces Legislation to Provide One Year Extension for Medicare Physician Payment Rates
    Jul 20, 2012  - Burgess Introduces Legislation to Provide One Year Extension for Medicare Physician Payment Rates “Allowing for a one year extension now will prove early to our seniors, physicians, and health care providers that they are at the forefront of our minds and our legislative agenda, and we will not leav... More