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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.

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Dec 9, 2020

I thank the gentleman for the recognition. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7898, once again, to clarify the enforcement and investigative authorities of the inspector general at the Department of Health and Human Services with…

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Dec 9, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Finally, I would like to point to the bipartisan, bicameral support of H.R. 7898, which was included in title V of the Lower Health Care Costs package in the Senate. We have both Chambers and both…

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Dec 8, 2020

I thank the gentlewoman from Indiana for the recognition. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of a bill that includes coverage for immunosuppressive drugs after a kidney transplant. This is something we have worked on for a decade but, more…

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Dec 8, 2020

I thank all of the many people, including the staffers on both of our committees, who have worked over the past decade, they have tuned and fine-tuned this policy to get it where it is today. {time} 1600

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Nov 19, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and truly it has been a privilege to serve with the gentleman from Georgia on the Rules Committee. I have learned a lot from occupying that seat beside him there. Madam Speaker, there is still a pandemic…

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Sep 29, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank John for his service to the Congress, his service to the country. And John's life has been all about service from West Point, to the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserves. For 15 years, it has been my…

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Sep 22, 2020

If it is so comprehensive and working so seamlessly, then why have you called us here to discuss how it has struggled to provide adequate protections for individuals during this pandemic?

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Sep 22, 2020

Each one has a spark of divinity to them, and honoring that spark of divinity is that they will have healthcare that they and their families can depend on.

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Sep 15, 2020

In less than 1 square mile footprint, you can have a nuclear power plant that is going to provide the same amount of low-carbon electricity generation.

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Sep 14, 2020

I thank the gentleman, Dr. Roe, for yielding and for convening this hour. I think it is so important that the people hear directly from us, the doctors who are serving in the United States House of Representatives. When Dr. Roe was…

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Aug 22, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. There is a sudden sense of urgency to address the financial stability of the Postal Service, but I would simply ask the body: Where was the sense of urgency from our House Democratic leadership at the…

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Aug 22, 2020

This bill, H.R. 8015, does seem to be rushed. And here is the biggest thing, it is not going to address the core problem that exists in the United States Postal Service. This bill appropriates a $25 billion bailout using emergency…

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