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Congressman Burgess Supports Speaker McCarthy's Promises

By North Texas News | Oct 6, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee and Chairman for the House Budget Committee Health Task Force, expressed his support for Speaker McCarthy's commitment to fulfilling the promises that propelled the Republican Majority in the House of Representatives. "I understand that Americans are frustrated by our government, however, Speaker McCarthy has kept the promises he made that won a Republican Majority in the House of Representatives," said Burgess. "In the last nine months, the House has passed...

ARPA-H Selects Dallas, Texas as Site for Customer Experience Hub

By North Texas News | Oct 6, 2023

Washington, D.C. - The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has chosen Dallas, Texas as the official location for its Customer Experience hub, according to an announcement made today. The hub will be situated at Pegasus Park, marking a significant milestone in ARPA-H's nationwide health innovation network.Congressman Burgess expressed his delight, stating, "This is a resounding win for both the great state of Texas and ARPA-H. It signifies a significant stride towards innovation, the creation of jobs, and the integration of cutting-edge technology into...

Congressman Burgess Criticizes Government Funding Lapse and Administration's Priorities

By North Texas News | Oct 5, 2023

Washington, D.C. - In a statement released today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman of the House Rules Committee and Chairman for the House Budget Committee Health Task Force, expressed his concerns over the recent government funding lapse and the priorities of the current administration."A lapse in appropriations for funding the government should be the absolute last resort," said Congressman Burgess. "Unfortunately, what America has witnessed not just this week but since January 2022, is an administration that chooses to ignore half of Congress....