Oct 2, 2017
One of the elements of feedback that we've given to Congress through our technical assistance is to make sure that the patient protections that Congress intended to be available under this legislation are also available to patients.
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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Oct 2, 2017
I understand the feelings and the passions of individuals who believe these therapies have the potential to save their life.
Sep 26, 2017
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 533 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 533 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…
Sep 26, 2017
House Resolution 533 provides for the consideration of two bills which were reported by the House Ways and Means Committee. For the first bill, H.R. 2792, the Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017, the rule provides for 1 hour of…
Sep 13, 2017
I shared Mr. Engel's concern that we finish up our work and both houses get the work done and get the programs approved.
Sep 13, 2017
addressing the elder care workforce crisis and the other vital health professions programs under the Public Health Service Act is an opportunity we cannot afford to ignore.
Sep 12, 2017
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division F (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. For ``Substance Abuse…
Sep 12, 2017
I made the decision nothing was going to deter us from getting the user-fee agreements across the finish line.
Sep 12, 2017
I have always found that door to be open, and I have been grateful for that.
Sep 12, 2017
Tonight I am proud to introduce an amendment that will fully fund the National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting program, colloquially known as NASPER. NASPER has long provided us with an opportunity to help prevent the…
Sep 12, 2017
Today's hearing marks the Health Subcommittee's first public discussion on modernizing the current system at the United States Food and Drug Administration to review, approve, and update over-the-counter drugs.
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