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.
Jun 11, 2014
If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor, period; if you like your health plan, you can keep your health plan, period.
Jun 11, 2014
I think it is a loophole, if you will, in the way the--one of the many loopholes in the way the law was drafted.
Jun 9, 2014
I wish to be heard on the point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized.
Jun 9, 2014
With all affection and reverence for the chairman of the subcommittee, this issue has remained unresolved for the last 2 years. It was unresolved in the FAA reauthorization that passed the House 2 years ago. It has been unresolved in…
Jun 9, 2014
This amendment is similar to one that I brought to the floor of the House 2 years ago. During that 2 years, there has been a lot of discussion about the use of unmanned aircraft, commonly referred to as drones, in the U.S. national…
Jun 9, 2014
Imagine you have a medical emergency, you show up at the emergency department of your hospital, and you are treated in the waiting room. That is exactly what is happening in hospitals all over America. Overcrowding has become a reality. A…
May 20, 2014
If we were to pass H.R. 1416... that would put us back just like Representative Green's question, it would take us off of life support.
May 20, 2014
The lowest payment is not always the most appropriate payment, and we should not shy away from paying for better outcomes.
May 19, 2014
the MD Care Act, Mr. Chairman, that is a good Bill and one that I hope we can have a legislative hearing and a markup on before we get too deep in the political season
May 19, 2014
Of course, Chairman Waxman, or Ranking Member Waxman, deserves a lot of credit for starting the user fee agreements, which we reauthorized in the last Congress.
May 19, 2014
I am particularly interested in the development and approval of drugs for rare diseases.
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