Jun 29, 2020
Many issues, but especially mental health, should rise above partisan politics.
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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Jun 29, 2020
The human loss, the job loss, the isolation that Americans have faced due to this pandemic make it an even more critical topic.
Jun 29, 2020
Ensuring proper supports are in place for people to manage and treat these illnesses should be a priority.
Jun 29, 2020
The Affordable Care Act, for the last 10 years, really has been anything but affordable. Prices have gone up every year in spite of what we were promised. It has only been the last 2 years that premiums have actually begun to reduce, and…
Jun 29, 2020
Ensuring proper supports are in place for families to manage and treat these illnesses should be a priority.
Jun 25, 2020
Lastly, this bill fails to protect life. The bill establishes a Federal reinsurance fund, and this reinsurance fund is for individuals in ACA exchange plans. The fund is fiscally irresponsible. It is $10 billion a year forever, so we don't…
Jun 25, 2020
Let me just say, to start, I don't often agree with my colleague from Florida, Mr. Hastings, but I find myself in agreement with him on two points this morning. One was his eloquent praise for the gentleman from Georgia, and we will indeed…
Jun 16, 2020
This novel coronavirus, along with the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Patrick Underwood, and David Dorn, have reminded us of the importance of addressing the realities of race within our healthcare system.
Jun 8, 2020
Economic prosperity can bring employment opportunities, better healthcare, improved education, a healthier environment, more efficient emergency services, a stronger tax base, and new infrastructure.
May 27, 2020
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I do want to point out that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978--note the first word is ``Foreign''--the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 provided authorities…
May 15, 2020
I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time. Madam Speaker, today's rule contains a resolution that will really fundamentally change the proceedings of this House of Representatives. Once that passes--and it will, because this House is…
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