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.
Jul 11, 2017
We owe it to the patient and medical communities to ensure that there is free and full dissemination of truthful and nonmisleading scientific and medical information to healthcare professionals.
Jul 11, 2017
From last year's 21st Century Cures Act to this year's Food and Drug Administration reauthorization, this subcommittee has been committed to bringing Federal regulation into the modern era of medicine.
Jun 28, 2017
July 7, 2016, is forever marked by the sadness and loss our community suffered when five Dallas police officers were gunned down in the deadliest attack for law enforcement in the United States since the September 11 attacks. These…
Jun 22, 2017
Those funds, under current law, under the Affordable Care Act--of course, everyone is going to be lying down the allegiant fields of ObamaCare.
Jun 22, 2017
What unites is more important than what divides us. We are not first Democrats or Republicans, we are Americans.
Jun 22, 2017
With funding for both the Community Health Center Fund and the SCHIP program set to expire yet again at the end of the fiscal year, our Committee has the responsibility of taking a critical look at how these programs operate and setting…
Jun 15, 2017
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the honorable gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time…
Jun 15, 2017
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 379 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 379 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
Jun 15, 2017
Let me just say that I do agree with the honorable gentleman from Massachusetts. Yesterday, I think Speaker Ryan gave one of the finest speeches that I have heard on the floor of this House. I also agree that there will be ample time for…
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