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Burgess Joined by Hometown Hero Erin Broadhead, PharmD on “Doctor in the House”

By North Texas News report | Sep 20, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) sits down with Hometown Hero Erin Broadhead, PharmD to discuss the fentanyl crisis, how to administer lifesaving Narcan, and drug shortages.

Burgess joins Mornings with Maria

By North Texas News report | Sep 11, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), joined Mornings with Maria to discuss skyrocketing energy costs and inflation’s squeeze on American families.

Burgess Condemns Biden Administration's Drug Price Controls

By North Texas News report | Sep 5, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of the first ten drugs selected for Medicare price negotiation.

CEO of Legacy Plumbing says their vision when creating the business was to provide 'quality service'

By North Texas News report | Aug 31, 2023

Legacy Plumbing has been in business since 2006, and was just acquired by Ace Hardware earlier this month. Michelle Young, Co-founder and CEO of the company said that when she and her husband Theron started the business, their main focus was starting a business with quality service.

Burgess Announced As Chair of the Budget Committee Health Care Task Force

By North Texas News report | Aug 29, 2023

On August 25, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) announced the launch of a new Budget Committee Health Care Task Force, which will be led by Burgess.

Protecting and Caring for Our Most Vulnerable Citizens

By North Texas News report | Aug 14, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) drafted an op-ed highlighting the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early Reauthorization Act (PREEMIE).

Burgess Applauds House Passage of Veterans Appropriations

By North Texas News report | Jul 31, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support for H.R. 4366, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs (VA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024.

Burgess Votes to Provide for the Common Defense

By North Texas News report | Jul 22, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting to pass the H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA).

Burgess and Bera Introduce Bill to Enhance Doctors' Access to Educational Resources

By North Texas News report | Jul 13, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), and Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the unintended consequences of over-burdensome reporting requirements in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations. The bill, known as the Sunshine Act of 2023 (H.R. 9378), seeks to provide physicians with unrestricted access to the latest medical research and training materials, ensuring the delivery of the best possible care.

Burgess Votes for Middle Class Families

By North Texas News report | Jul 2, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3564 – the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023.

Burgess Works to Provide CHOICE to Small Businesses

By North Texas News report | Jun 30, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 3799 – the CHOICE Arrangement Act. This legislation will allow America’s small businesses to provide their employees with high-quality and affordable health care insurance coverage.

Burgess Manages Rule Debate

By North Texas News report | Jun 26, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, delivered the following remarks while managing the Rule Debate for H.R. 3799, H.R. 3564, and H. Res. 461.

Burgess Works to REIN in the Biden Administration

By North Texas News report | Jun 23, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, voted in support of H.R. 277 – REINS Act. This legislation would require congressional approval for any executive action by the Biden Administration that would cost at least 100 million dollars annually.

Burgess Votes to Save Our Stoves

By North Texas News report | Jun 22, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after vote for H.R. 1640 – Save Our Gas Stoves Act.

Burgess Votes to Support the Second Amendment

By North Texas News report | Jun 21, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released the following statement after voting in support of H.J. Res. 44, to provide congressional disapproval of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) rule that would essentially ban stabilizing braces.

Rep. Burgess on Fox Business: It’s Amazing The Biden Admin is ‘So Hostile’ to the Middle Class

By North Texas News report | Jun 20, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, joined Fox Business' The Evening Edit to discuss American Energy.

Legislation Aims to Provide Support and Resources for Sickle Cell Disease Patients

By North Texas News report | Jun 16, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) introduced H.R. 3884, To amend title XI of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program providing for sickle cell disease and other heritable blood disorders research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment.

Burgess Announces Exceptional Students Accepted to Prestigious Service Academies

By North Texas News report | Jun 15, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, is pleased to announce the outstanding students from the 26th Congressional District who have accepted appointments to attend our nation’s service academies.

Burgess, DeGette Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Disparities and Prevent Maternal Deaths

By North Texas News report | Jun 12, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced H.R. 3838, the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation would assist states in preserving maternal health throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes and finding solutions to enhance health care quality and outcomes for mothers.

Rep. Burgess Speaks on the Fiscal Responsibility Act

By North Texas News report | Jun 11, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, delivered the following remarks in support of H.R. 3746 – the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

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