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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.

Oct 20, 2021

We are, of course, talking about big-scale wind projects that down the road are a significant deliverable.

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Oct 20, 2021

Unfortunately, in the Build Back Better Act, there is a methane fee that was included.

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Oct 12, 2021

Mr. Speaker, we have heard over and over again that what awaits is a manufactured crisis. The American people have some experience now dealing with manufactured crises. Since January of this year, they have seen a never-ending array of…

Congressional Record · 2021-10-12
Oct 12, 2021

Mr. Speaker, this is a lot of money that we are talking about. But it is not just the volumes of money; it is the velocity with which we are spending money over these last 2 years. Yes, the coronavirus is terrible. Yes, the American…

Congressional Record · 2021-10-12
Sep 29, 2021

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, please inform the White House that there is a crisis along our southern border. That is why defeating the previous question is so important, so we can take up this…

Congressional Record · 2021-09-29
Sep 29, 2021

Madam Speaker, this Nation was built by immigrants. And we take in, legally and lawfully, over a million immigrants each year; more than any other country. But those seeking to come here must follow our laws, must follow our current…

Congressional Record · 2021-09-29
Sep 29, 2021

Madam Speaker, the gentleman will notice that the primary county that I represent, Denton County, has a significantly higher vaccination rate because we put together a vaccine hub at Texas Motor Speedway. We are very grateful for the…

Congressional Record · 2021-09-29
Sep 21, 2021

Mr. Speaker, the National Defense Authorization Act includes a provision requiring women now to register for the Selective Service. We all know that men have 30 days from their 18th birthday to register for the Selective Service in case a…

Congressional Record · 2021-09-21
Sep 8, 2021

As of September 9th, 28.9% of COVID-19 cases were pediatric cases, and there have been 5.3 million pediatric cases since the start of the pandemic according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Jul 28, 2021

one of the most substantiative victories achieved in my time in Congress was the passing of the 21st Century Cures Act.

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Jul 28, 2021

How do we reduce the time from lab bench to bedside?

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