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Michael Burgess

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Michael Clifton Burgess is an American politician and physician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Burgess has focused on healthcare policy, leveraging his medical background to inform his legislative work. He has been involved in various committees and has advocated for issues such as medical research and veterans' healthcare. Burgess has also been a vocal supporter of conservative fiscal policies and has participated in discussions surrounding healthcare reform.

Feb 6, 2024

Mr Speaker, I would recommend to the gentleman to enforce existing law as a starting point. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I am using Dr. Burgess' words from 6/18/2018 when he said: We know that to…

Congressional Record · 2024-02-06
Feb 6, 2024

Mr. Speaker, last night the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, House Resolution 996, providing for the consideration of two measures: H.R. 485 and H. Res. 863. The rule provides for the consideration of H.R. 485 under a structured…

Congressional Record · 2024-02-06
Feb 6, 2024

It wasn't a hypothetical; it was what was said on the other side. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All Members are reminded that remarks should be addressed to the Chair and not to engage in personalities.

Congressional Record · 2024-02-06
Feb 6, 2024

Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Van Duyne). The question is on ordering the previous question. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro…

Congressional Record · 2024-02-06
Feb 6, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 1 minute. Mr. Speaker, we can talk about existing authority that the President has today that he could use to solve the problem at our southern border. He could end catch and release, reinstate the remain in…

Congressional Record · 2024-02-06
Feb 6, 2024

In this memo, he basically says he is going to make the laws that he then purports to enforce. He bemoans the fact that there is no path for citizenship that has been established, but then goes on to say: ``The fact an individual is a…

Congressional Record · 2024-02-06
Feb 6, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 1 minute. Mr. Speaker, the difficulty that we have is that President Biden will not use any of the tools he has in his toolbox, and now he is asking for additional tools. The other problem is codifying 5,000…

Congressional Record · 2024-02-06
Jan 30, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Murphy). The question is on ordering the previous question on the resolution. ===========================…

Congressional Record · 2024-01-30
Jan 30, 2024

Madam Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 980 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 980 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this…

Congressional Record · 2024-01-30
Jan 30, 2024

Mr. Speaker, last night, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, House Resolution 980, providing for consideration of four measures: H.R. 5585, H.R. 6678, H.R. 6679, and H.R. 6976. The rule provides for consideration of all four…

Congressional Record · 2024-01-30
Jan 30, 2024

I never expected that CMMI was actually going to deliver the cost savings that was promised.

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