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.
Jul 28, 2021
one of the most substantiative victories achieved in my time in Congress was the passing of the 21st Century Cures Act.
Jul 20, 2021
Again, I am going to urge defeat of the previous question and consideration of the amendment as previously discussed by Dr. Wenstrup. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. LaHood) to further explain the…
Jul 20, 2021
May I inquire as to how many additional speakers the gentlewoman from North Carolina has.
Jul 20, 2021
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 219, nays 208, not voting 3, as…
Jul 20, 2021
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 216, nays 207, not voting 7, as…
Jul 20, 2021
I thank the gentlewoman from North Carolina for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, today's rule provides for consideration of a bill to designate perfluorooctanoic acid, also…
Jul 20, 2021
To further explain the amendment, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Wenstrup), a valuable member of the Doctors Caucus.
Jun 30, 2021
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. This resolution establishes a select committee to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol. After Speaker Pelosi's first attempt at a commission failed to pass the Senate, she is now pushing a…
Jun 23, 2021
The Congressional Review Act is a legitimate tool to review executive actions, but it should not be used as a political tool to overturn a previous administration's actions simply because, Mr. Speaker, you don't like the previous occupant…
Jun 23, 2021
This bill, introduced by Representative Chris Smith, prohibits the use of Federal funds for abortions or for health coverage that includes abortions. The Hyde Amendment first passed Congress in 1976 to ban Federal funding for most…
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