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.
Jan 31, 2023
Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. In preparing for this debate today on the rule, I reflected on the iconic photograph of the sailor kissing his girlfriend on the streets of New York at the end of the Second World War…
Jan 31, 2023
Madam Speaker, I have no further speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, may I inquire how much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 4\1/2\ minutes remaining…
Jan 31, 2023
Madam Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 75 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 75 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be…
Jan 31, 2023
Madam Speaker, last night the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, House Resolution 75, providing for the consideration of four measures: H.J. Res. 7, H.R. 139, H.R. 382, and H.R. 497. The rule provides for consideration of all four…
Jan 31, 2023
Madam Speaker, I yield an additional 1 minute to the gentleman from Georgia. Mr. McCORMICK. So, I would challenge you, sir, to consider a healthcare professional, when they get to determine their own fate as they continue to put their…
Jan 31, 2023
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I disagree with everything the gentleman just said, except his kind remarks on me being named vice chair of the Rules Committee. I do think it is somewhat ironic he brings up…
Jan 31, 2023
Madam Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar) to speak on the rule.
Jan 31, 2023
Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on ordering the previous question. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore…
Jan 31, 2023
Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. McCormick), a new Member elected last November, to speak on the rule. Mr. McCORMICK. Well, sir, you asked for a physician to stand. I am a physician. I am an emergency…
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