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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.
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…
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…
I have no further speakers. I am prepared to close if that is in accordance with the wishes of the majority, so I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, the bills in this lengthy rule will not achieve the benefits for the…
This amendment is designed to highlight the impact that increased taxes have on companies and their workforce. Like many Members of this body, I owned my own business prior to being elected to Congress. I know firsthand what it takes to…
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. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendments En…
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 45, after line 19, insert the following: ``(3) Inclusion of notice with respect to federal…
Over this past year, we have witnessed history with the development of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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