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Rep. Burgess joins The Big Money Show

By North Texas News report | Jun 10, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, joined Fox Business' The Big Money Show to discuss the Fiscal Responsibility Act and U.S. oil being included in the world's most important benchmark.

Burgess Votes For Fiscal Responsibility

By North Texas News report | Jun 9, 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 the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

ICYMI: Rep. Burgess Joins Fox News Live

By North Texas News report | Jun 2, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, joined "Fox News Live" to discuss the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

Burgess Votes to Protect Our Communities

By North Texas News report | Jun 1, 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. 467 – the HALT Fentanyl Act – to urge the United States Senate to quickly pass this critical legislation.

ICYMI: Rep. Burgess Joins The Record with Greta Van Susteren

By North Texas News report | May 29, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, joined "The Record with Greta Van Susteren" on NEWSMAX to discuss the ongoing debt limit negotiations and America's fentanyl crisis.

Reps. Scalise & Stefanik Join GOP Doctors Caucus to Shine Light on America's Fentanyl Crisis

By North Texas News report | May 28, 2023

On May 24, the GOP Doctors Caucus, along with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), hosted a press conference to highlight the alarming rise of fentanyl overdoses in America and House Republican legislation and solutions.

Burgess Votes to Overturn Biden's Costly Student Loan Bailout

By North Texas News report | May 27, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, stood up for the American taxpayer, voting in favor of H.J. Res. 45 – Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution to Overturn Biden's Student Loan Bailout, effectively opposing President Biden's plan to "cancel" debt for individuals earning under $125,000.

Burgess Manages Rule Debate

By North Texas News report | May 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. 467, S.J. Res. 11, and H.J. Res. 45.

Burgess Votes to Back the Blue

By North Texas News report | May 25, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, stood with Texas police and sheriffs by voting to pass H.R. 2494 - POLICE Act of 2023, H.R. 3091 - Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, and H. Con. Res. 40, a resolution honoring local police officers

Reps. Burgess, Ferguson, and Dingell Introduce the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act

By North Texas News report | May 21, 2023

Reps. Michael Burgess (R-TX), Drew Ferguson (R-GA), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced H.R. 3284, the Providers and Payers COMPETE Act of 2023, which would mandate that the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) assess the impact of regulatory changes on Medicare payment systems

Step 1: Secure the Border

By North Texas News report | May 20, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, delivered the following remarks, yesterday, on the House Floor in support of H.R. 2 - theSecure the Border Act of 2023. Congressman Burgess believes this is the first step to enact comprehensive immigration reform.

Burgess Votes To Protect Taxpayers

By North Texas News report | May 19, 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 the H.R. 1163 the Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act.

Burgess Votes to Secure the Border

By North Texas News report | May 18, 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. 2 - Secure the Border Act of 2023.

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

By North Texas News report | May 13, 2023

House and Senate Co-Chairs of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Congressman Tim Walberg (R-Mich.), Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to designate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Burgess: The Biden Administration Only Cares About Themselves

By North Texas News report | May 12, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, joined Fox Business' The Big Money Show to discuss debt ceiling negotiations and the end of Title 42.

Burgess Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winners

By North Texas News report | May 11, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Congressional Art Competition! This annual competition was open to public, private, and home-schooled high school students in the 26th Congressional District. Ms. Sharon Warwick provided her expertise as a professional artist and educator and served as the 2023 contest jurist.

Reps. Burgess, Lee, Pocan, and Biggs Introduce the Audit the Pentagon Act of 2023

By North Texas News report | May 4, 2023

On May 27, Reps. Michael Burgess (R-TX), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Audit the Pentagon Act of 2023, which aims to increase transparency and accountability in the defense budget.

Burgess Delivers Opening Remarks During E&C Health Hearing

By North Texas News report | Apr 28, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, prepared the following remarks for today's Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Hearing, Lowering Unaffordable Costs.

Burgess and Blunt Rochester Work to Protect Patients

By North Texas News report | Apr 27, 2023

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) introduced the Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation seeking to ban the use of robocalls to verify patient information and ensure that American patients receive the correct prescription while protecting their personal medical information.

Burgess Votes for Fair Play in Women’s Sports

By North Texas News report | Apr 26, 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. 734– The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023.

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