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Burgess joins Mornings with Maria
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), joined Mornings with Maria to discuss skyrocketing energy costs and inflation’s squeeze on American families.
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Burgess Condemns Biden Administration's Drug Price Controls
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.
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Burgess Announced As Chair of the Budget Committee Health Care Task Force
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.
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Protecting and Caring for Our Most Vulnerable Citizens
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).
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Burgess Applauds House Passage of Veterans Appropriations
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.
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Burgess Votes to Provide for the Common Defense
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).
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Burgess and Bera Introduce Bill to Enhance Doctors' Access to Educational Resources
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.
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Burgess Votes for Middle Class Families
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.
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Burgess Works to Provide CHOICE to Small Businesses
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.
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Burgess Manages Rule Debate
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.
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Burgess Works to REIN in the Biden Administration
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.
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Burgess Votes to Save Our Stoves
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.
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Burgess Votes to Support the Second Amendment
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.
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Rep. Burgess on Fox Business: It’s Amazing The Biden Admin is ‘So Hostile’ to the Middle Class
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.
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Legislation Aims to Provide Support and Resources for Sickle Cell Disease Patients
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.
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Burgess Announces Exceptional Students Accepted to Prestigious Service Academies
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.
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Burgess, DeGette Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Disparities and Prevent Maternal Deaths
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.
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Rep. Burgess Speaks on the Fiscal Responsibility Act
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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Rep. Burgess joins The Big Money Show
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.
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Burgess Votes For Fiscal Responsibility
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.