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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.

Dec 4, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I am prepared for the gentleman to close. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, let us talk about priorities. My Republican colleagues have theirs all screwed up, and I am…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-04
Dec 4, 2024

Mr. Speaker, last night, the House Committee on Rules met to report House Resolution 1602, providing for consideration of two pieces of legislation. First, the rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5349, the Crucial Communism Teaching…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-04
Dec 4, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 2 minutes. Mr. Speaker, my colleague has talked a lot about the Victims of Communism Foundation and the bill that has been introduced to support their efforts. Unfortunately, he misses the point of the bill…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-04
Dec 4, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, may I inquire whether the gentleman wants to answer the CBO question or whether he wants me to close?

Congressional Record · 2024-12-04
Dec 4, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. One of the bills that is being brought before us, H.R. 7198, is a Republican partisan bill, but it violates their own…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-04
Nov 13, 2024

Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, prior to coming to Congress, I was a medical doctor. In fact, I still have an active medical license. I feel like I should go back and seek a designation as a specialist…

Congressional Record · 2024-11-13
Nov 13, 2024

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas? There was no objection. {time} 1215

Congressional Record · 2024-11-13
Nov 13, 2024

Madam Speaker, last week, the American people spoke forcefully against what we have seen for 4 years out of the Biden-Harris administration and their whole-of- government assault over individual freedom, economic prosperity, and limited…

Congressional Record · 2024-11-13
Nov 13, 2024

Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, there is no way to sugarcoat this. We have 2 long years ahead of us. For Republicans, that likely means…

Congressional Record · 2024-11-13
Nov 13, 2024

Madam Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 1568 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1568 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it…

Congressional Record · 2024-11-13
Sep 24, 2024

Madam Speaker, last night, the House Committee on Rules met to report House Resolution 1486, providing for the consideration of four pieces of legislation. First, the rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 1469, condemning the…

Congressional Record · 2024-09-24

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