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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.

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Nov 2, 2017

House Resolution 601 provides for the consideration of a critical bill to provide health insurance and healthcare to millions of underprivileged children. This package, which includes two separate bills: H.R. 3922, the Community Health And…

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Nov 2, 2017

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 600 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 600 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…

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Nov 2, 2017

House Resolution 600 provides for the consideration of a bipartisan bill reported by the House Ways and Means Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee. The rule provides for 1 hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the…

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Nov 2, 2017

I recall things a little differently. I recall the lie of the year being, if you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor, but I guess that is a debate for another day. Mr. Speaker, today's rule provides for consideration of an important…

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Oct 31, 2017

I can't help but think, had those requirements been in place... that would have been helpful.

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Oct 24, 2017

I think that is a very good suggestion.

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Oct 24, 2017

The opioid crisis has touched every corner of American society--no one is immune from this heartbreaking problem.

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Oct 24, 2017

Let's don't become too dependent on naloxone because it becomes a crutch and that is just not good.

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Oct 24, 2017

This has been a lengthy but I think important and informative hearing.

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Oct 11, 2017

The free flow of data improves trade relations.

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Oct 11, 2017

In 2015, the European Court of Justice invalidated the United States-European Union Safe Harbor Framework.

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Oct 11, 2017

Today I rise in support of S. 920, the National Clinical Care Commission Act, sponsored by Senator Shaheen. This legislation has been around for a while. It has been championed in the House by our good friend and fellow Texan…

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