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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.
It has been more than 5 years since the 2009 shooting in Fort Hood, Texas. The whole country was shocked by this senseless activity. Finally, earlier this month, the 47 soldiers and surviving family members of this tragic event did receive…
The problem of abusive demand letters has set off a surge in State activity to address this issue.
I believe the text could be amended narrowly to achieve better protections for recipients of demand letters.
Although the draft bill passed this subcommittee with bipartisan support, there are some who believe the text could be amended narrowly to achieve better protections for those who receive demand letters.
I do want to welcome all to our legislative hearing to consider the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015.
April 1, just a few days ago, most people don't realize it, but the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reduced physician reimbursement for Medicare patients by 21 percent. This occurred as a matter of law. This is a deadline that…
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 173 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 173 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
I want to thank the chairman of the Subcommittee on Health on Energy and Commerce. Mr. Speaker, I omitted one of the people that should have been thanked earlier in my remarks from the House Legislative Counsel, Michelle Vanek, who worked…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 402, nays 12, answered ``present'' 5, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No. 143] YEAS--402 Abraham Adams…
We have no additional speakers at this time. I am prepared to close after the gentleman closes. Mr. McGOVERN. I yield myself the balance of my time, and I will take this opportunity to close my side of the debate, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker…
May I inquire as to the time remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 18\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Massachusetts has 21 minutes remaining.
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