Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 1032, the Heart Disease Education, Analysis, Research, and Treatment for Women Act, would take several important steps in the fight against heart disease, stroke, and other…
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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Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of H. Res. 1226, commending EyeCare America for its work over the past 25 years. The American Academy of Ophthalmology founded EyeCare America in 1985. Its vision is…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 1230, the Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act, would allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct research and outreach on acquired bone marrow…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 2408, the Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act, would expand research and education for scleroderma. There are an estimated 300,000 people in the United States who have this…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 1995, the Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes Prevention and Access and Care Act, would authorize a study on how diabetes affects those with health disparities. Diabetes affects…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 2941, a law to reauthorize Johanna's Law, was actually signed into law at the end of the 109th Congress and directed Health and Human Services to carry out a national campaign to…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5462, the Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction and Awareness Act of 2010, legislation that I authored with the gentlewoman from Connecticut…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 1210 would enhance our Nation's efforts to combat arthritis. I am a cosponsor of the legislation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 46…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 903 would allow the Department of Health and Human Services to utilize dentists and dental facilities to respond to medical emergencies. The bill amends the Homeland Security Act…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5354. I worked on this bill with Mr. Engel. This bill has gone through regular order and passed the Energy and Commerce Committee…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2999, the Veterinary Public Health Workforce and Education Act, would take important steps to increase the number of public health veterinarians. Food animal veterinarians play a vital role in public health, and experts…
Sep 28, 2010
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2818, the Methamphetamine Education, Treatment and Hope Act, would reauthorize the residential treatment program for pregnant and low-income women. Currently, the program is only available for those receiving inpatient…
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