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Michael Burgess shares insights on Kay Granger's impact and Texas's nuclear advancements

U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess shared updates on social media about attending Rep. Kay Granger's portrait unveiling, developments in Texas's nuclear power industry, and celebrations with the Doctor’s Caucus.

By North Texas News | Nov 20, 2024

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Burgess awards commendations to veterans in Texas' 26th district

On Veterans Day, Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, recognized five veterans with the 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation at the Highland Village Business Association's 'Salute Our Veterans'...

By North Texas News | Nov 12, 2024

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Burgess comments on passage of HEALTH Panel Act through House Budget Committee

By North Texas News | Sep 25, 2024

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-TX) issued a statement following the passage of the HEALTH Panel Act through the House Budget Committee.

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Resolution introduced designating September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month

By North Texas News | Sep 24, 2024

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL) have introduced a resolution to designate September as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.

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Burgess comments on passing Building Chips in America Act

By North Texas News | Sep 23, 2024

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Rules Committee, addressed the House of Representatives regarding the Building Chips in America Act and issued a statement following its passage.

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Congressman Burgess hosts University of Texas at Dallas students

By North Texas News | Sep 19, 2024

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

By North Texas News | Aug 20, 2024

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

By North Texas News | Jul 29, 2024

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

By North Texas News | Jul 23, 2024

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

By North Texas News | Jul 12, 2024

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

By North Texas News | Jul 11, 2024

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

By North Texas News | Jul 2, 2024

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

By North Texas News | Jun 28, 2024

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

By North Texas News | Jun 27, 2024

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

By North Texas News | Jun 19, 2024

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

By North Texas News | Jun 14, 2024

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

By North Texas News | Jun 7, 2024

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

By North Texas News | Jun 3, 2024

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

By North Texas News | May 30, 2024

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

By North Texas News | May 23, 2024

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.”