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Press Releases
Burgess Named Vice Chair of Two Energy and Commerce Subcommittees November 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 Health. Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI... More Burgess Honors Local Veterans November 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 who received this year’s 26th... More Click here for more Press Releases
Burgess in the News
Dr. Burgess on Fox Business: The Fiscal Cliff December 6, 2012 -Dr. Burgess appeared on Fox Business and spoke with Gerri Willis about the latest developments on the fiscal cliff. You can watch the video below. More Dr. Burgess on Fox Business: The Future of Health Care November 17, 2012 -Dr. Burgess appeared on Fox Business and spoke with Tom Sullivan about the future of health care in America. You can watch the video below. More Click here for more Burgess in the News
Weekly Video Addresses
Weekly Video Address: The Freedom of Having a Flat Tax December 7, 2012 -This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on the ongoing discussions regarding the fiscal cliff and the need for reforming our broken tax system. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video click here. More Weekly Video Address: Transportation in North Texas November 30, 2012 -This week Dr. Burgess provides an update on transportation in North Texas. On Monday, Dr. Burgess held the 10th Annual 26th Congressional District of Texas Transportation Summit along with the Texas Department of Transportation at the University of North Texas.You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video clic... More Click here for more Weekly Video Addresses
Floor Statements
Dr. Burgess on the Floor: Frisco City Councilman Captain Tim Nelson November 27, 2012 -Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor and recognized Frisco City Council member Tim Nelson who just returned home from Afghanistan. You can watch the video below. More Dr. Burgess on the Floor: No More Solyndras September 14, 2012 -Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor in support of the No More Solyndras Act that the House will vote on today. You can watch the video below. More Click here for more Floor Statements
Committee Statements
Dr. Burgess at Committee: No More Solyndras Act Opening Statement July 24, 2012 -Dr. Burgess delivers his opening statement at the No More Solyndras Act mark-up. You can watch the video below. More Dr. Burgess at Committee: Questioning Secretary Chu March 8, 2012 -Dr. Burgess questions Secretary Chu at the Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing. You can watch the video below. More Click here for more Committee Statements
Blog
Give the Gift That Keeps One Living December 7, 2012 -It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but one poor decision to drink and drive could bring a devastating end to holiday celebrations. As Texans are planning to celebrate the holidays, the Texas Department of Transportation is launching a holiday campaign with a renewed focus on the importance of planning for a sober ride hom... More Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff November 30, 2012 -House Republicans understand the fiscal cliff must be averted, and have proposed a bipartisan framework that would accomplish this through significant spending cuts and tax reform with lower rates, consistent with the ‘balanced’ approach President Obama has said he wants. Democrats in Congress have downplayed the danger of going... More Click here for more Blog Posts
Letters from Dr. Burgess
Letter to President Obama December 4, 2012 -On December 4, 2012, Dr. Burgess sent a letter to President Barack H. Obama regarding the flat tax. To read the letter as a PDF document, please click on the image below. To read HR 1040 click here. More Letter to Sebelius and Freiden West Nile October 16, 2012 -On October 12, 2012, Dr. Burgess sent a letter to Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and to Director Tom Frieden of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the West Nile outbreak in Texas. To read the letter as a PDF document, please select the image below. More Click here for more Letters from Dr. Burgess |