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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 News: 2013 Health Care Tax Hike December 31, 2012 -Dr. Burgess appeared on Fox News' Fox and Friends to discuss the 2013 tax hike that will take place as a result of President Obama's health care law, the Affordable Care Act. You can watch the video below. More Dr. Burgess on CNN: Fiscal Cliff Deadline - Today December 31, 2012 -Dr. Burgess appeared on CNN to discuss the fiscal cliff deadline which is midnight today, December 31, 2012. You can watch the video below. More Click here for more Burgess in the News
Weekly Video Addresses
Weekly Video Address: The Fiscal Cliff January 3, 2013 -This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on why he voted against the American Taxpayer Relief Act. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video click here. More Weekly Video Address: Looking to the Future December 28, 2012 -As the 112th Congress comes to a close, Dr. Burgess provides an update on the work completed and where we need to continue to focus. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video click here. More Click here for more Weekly Video Addresses
Floor Statements
Dr. Burgess on the Floor: The Deficit Crisis in America December 30, 2012 -Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor on the crisis our country is facing, the deficit. You can watch the video below. More 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 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
Unclassified Report on Benghazi Attack December 20, 2012 -It’s been three months since the attack on the Benghazi consulate that claimed four American lives, including the life of Ambassador Stevens. Since the attack I have pressed the State Department and the Obama Administration for answers. Earlier this week, they finally provided limited information on what happened. An independent... More 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 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 |