Madam Speaker, I am on the Energy and Commerce Committee; I am on the Budget Committee; and I am on the Rules Committee. But I am also a co-chair of the House Republican Doctors Caucus, and last week, the Surgeon General of the United…
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.
I think we did set the expectation with Warp Speed. We showed what is possible by bringing together the various branches of government.
This is a very, very difficult, challenging problem, and we can always use more resources.
Excluding one of these deadliest drugs in the world from the mandatory sentencing is simply irresponsible, in my mind.
Madam Speaker, may I inquire as to how much time remains on our side? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 4\3/4\ minutes remaining.
Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), the distinguished Speaker of the House.
Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Scalise), a member of the Republican leadership and a valuable member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy), the designated conscience of the Conference.
Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Reschenthaler), a valuable member of the Rules Committee.
Mr. Speaker, my understanding is the longest recorded vote in the House in the past has been 2 hours and 50 minutes. This motion has been open a similar amount of time. May I ask how long you intend to keep the House suspended with this…





