Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, released his 2016 Year-End Annual Report, a comprehensive review of a year’s work that showcases his legislative accomplishments, media presence, and constituent services and correspondence throughout 2016. Dr. Burgess notes that the annual report is part of his commitment to transparency with his constituents and a means of reflecting... Read more

Lake Lewisville dam repairs to be done by summer LEWISVILLE -- Area members of Congress are in North Texas to check out progress on repairs to the Lake Lewisville Dam. Work began in January on a $6.5 million project to repair flood damage. Last June, a major soil slide was discovered, raising safety concerns. On Wednesday we learned that repairs are on schedule to be finished by summer, and a Dam Safety Modification Study will be completed two years ahead of time. The Army Corps of Engineers is... Read more

Dr. Burgess joins FOX 4's Good Day to discuss the ongoing repairs to the slide on the dam at Lake Lewisville and what is being done to ensure the structural integrity of the dam going forward. Read more

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., introduced legislation Wednesday to prohibit the domestic use of weaponized unmanned aircraft systems. H.R.1939, the “No Armed Drones Act (NADA) of 2015,” prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from authorizing the use of drones as weapons against any person or property in the national airspace. “American citizens – past, present, and future – should never have to face the use of military tactics by agents of our justice system,” Burgess said. “ Our found... Read more

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today announced he will serve as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade (CMT) for the 114th Congress. Read more

This week, Dr. Burgess discusses General Motors' announcement that it will be recalling more than 1.5 million cars due to an ignition problem that could have potentially been occurring for years. Read more

This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington regarding the expansion on Interstate 35E. You can watch the video below. To get a transcript of the video click here. Read more

U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R-Lewisville) praised the ruling of a federal bankruptcy judge bringing the merger between American Airlines and US Airways closer to completion. Read more

Washington, D.C. — Today Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder regarding recent Department of Justice actions to block the merger between American Airlines and US Airways. Read more

This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on motorcycle usage and safety year-round. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the address click here. Read more