Michael Burgess said "Today I want to address the importance of passing the reauthorization of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, H.R. 1786, and this needs to be done as a standalone bill. The reauthorization of this bill is far too important to be rolled into a package at the end of the year. Our country was attacked 14 years ago, and these Americans responded without hesitation. First responders are undoubtedly heroes in the eyes of America. They at least deserve to have their bill heard individually. Five years ago, in the last days of the 111th Congress, this bill was passed. It was the last bill that Congress passed that year in the lame-duck 2010 year. It is important that this bill be brought up. It is important that each of us put our cards in. Vote your conscience. Vote ``yes'' or ``no.'' But we deserve a chance to vote on this bill as a standalone bill. ___________________

On the recordDecember 1, 2015

Today I want to address the importance of passing the reauthorization of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, H.R. 1786, and this needs to be done as a standalone bill. The reauthorization of this bill is far too important to be rolled into a package at the end of the year. Our country was attacked 14 years ago, and these Americans responded without hesitation. First responders are undoubtedly heroes in the eyes of America. They at least deserve to have their bill heard individually. Five years ago, in the last days of the 111th Congress, this bill was passed. It was the last bill that Congress passed that year in the lame-duck 2010 year. It is important that this bill be brought up. It is important that each of us put our cards in. Vote your conscience. Vote ``yes'' or ``no.'' But we deserve a chance to vote on this bill as a standalone bill. ____________________

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Michael Burgess

Republican · Texas

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