U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R-TX)
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Congressman Burgess hosts University of Texas at Dallas students
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, hosted students from the University of Texas at Dallas in his Rules Committee office.
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Rep Michael Burgess reflects on tenure ahead departure from Congress
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, joined The Texas Tribune for a profile piece interview to discuss his decision to leave Congress, how the Texas delegation has changed, and the path forward for health care.
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Burgess hosts Energy Efficiency Summit in Fort Worth
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, hosted an annual Energy Efficiency Summit and Fair in Fort Worth, Texas. Joining Congressman Burgess for informational sessions and panels were representatives from the Dallas Builders Association, Vistra Energy, and CoServ.
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Congressman Burgess comments on resignation of Secret Service Director
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released a statement following the resignation announcement of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle.
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Congressman Burgess discusses concerns over President Biden’s cognitive health on FOX News
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, appeared on FOX News' "The Faulkner Focus" to discuss concerns regarding President Biden's cognitive health and its implications for national security.
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Physician led act aims at improving healthcare access in U.S. rural areas
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) introduced the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to increase access to care for American patients in rural areas across Texas and the United States by allowing certain exemptions to rules for physician-owned hospitals in these regions and removing a ban that prevents existing physician-owned hospitals from expanding.
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Burgess chairs roundtable on budget effects of expanding access to cell & gene therapies
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Budget Committee Health Care Task Force, led a roundtable titled "Paying for 21st Century Cures: Examining the Budgetary Effects of Increasing Patient Access to Cell and Gene Therapies."
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Congressman Burgess announces winner of 2024 art competition
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, announced Vamika Bangarukathi as the 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner for her oil painting entitled "Land of My Dreams." Vamika is a rising senior at Hebron High School in Carrollton. This annual congressional competition is open to public, private, and home-schooled high school students in the 26th Congressional District.
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Burgess comments on presidential debate and national security
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released a statement following the 2024 Presidential Debate.
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Lawmakers introduce resolution for World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) re-introduced a resolution to designate June 19, 2024, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day." This resolution aims to increase awareness about sickle cell disease and encourage further research into early detection and treatments.
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Burgess comments on passage of National Defense Authorization Act FY 2025
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, issued a statement today following the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Burgess announces Class of 2028 US Service Academy appointees
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, announced the Class of 2028 students from the 26th Congressional District who have accepted appointments to attend the United States Service Academies.
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Burgess comments on retirement of long-serving Rules Committee staff director
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, released a statement regarding the retirement of the Rules Committee Staff Director, Kelly Dixon Chambers, after 26 years of service in Congress.
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Burgess condemns verdict in President Trump's trial
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, released a statement regarding President Trump's verdict.
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House committee examines budgetary impact of healthcare consolidation
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Budget Committee Health Care Taskforce, participated in the House Budget Committee hearing on “Breaking Up Health Care Monopolies: Examining the Budgetary Effects of Health Care Consolidation.”
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Rep. Michael Burgess discusses new role as Rules Committee Chairman
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, recently joined Spectrum News to discuss his new appointment by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to lead the Rules Committee. During the interview, Chairman Burgess explained the operations and processes of the Committee and highlighted his plan to prioritize legislation that secures the border, strengthens the American workforce, and delivers on the Republican Commitment to America.
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Congressman Burgess addresses UTSW Medical School graduates
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, recently delivered the keynote address at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School commencement ceremony. In his speech, he emphasized the crucial role that this generation of doctors will play in advocating for their patients and alleviating human suffering.
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Burgess Receives Texas Medical Association's Distinguished Service Award
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, spoke at the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Distinguished Service Award Ceremony in Dallas, Texas. During the ceremony, Chairman Burgess accepted the Distinguished Service Award which is TMA's highest honor and was presented to him for his outstanding leadership in health care.“I am honored to receive the Texas Medical Association’s Distinguished Service Award and I am humbled by this recognition from our nation's largest state medical society that I have been a member...
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Burgess Testifies at the Senate HELP Committee on the Maternal Health Crisis
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, recently testified at the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee on the maternal health crisis and the severe shortage of minority health care professionals.During his testimony, Congressman Burgess expressed gratitude for the opportunity to address the committee, stating, "Chair Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy, and members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak at today’s hearing."...
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Burgess, Murphy, Van Orden, Nehls Reintroduce Bill to Permanently Expand Access to Telehealth Services for Rural Americans
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), along with Representatives Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), and Troy Nehls (R-TX) have reintroduced a bill aimed at permanently expanding access to telehealth services for rural Americans.The legislation seeks to extend telehealth services for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) beyond the current expiration date of December 31, 2024, as outlined in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.Congressman Burgess emphasized the importance of...