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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.

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

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2020-09-14
Aug 22, 2020

Madam Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2020-08-22
Aug 22, 2020

Madam Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2020-08-22
Jul 23, 2020

Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Emmer), a valuable member of our Republican House leadership.

Congressional Record · 2020-07-23
Jul 23, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, we really do not have time to waste. Not only must we provide for the American people, but we have the added responsibility of continuing to fight and recover from the…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-23
Jul 23, 2020

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 230, nays 188, not voting…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-23
Jul 23, 2020

Madam Speaker, I thank Ms. Shalala for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, the bill we are debating today, in some ways I am reminded of a Clint Eastwood movie. We have some…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-23
Jul 23, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to sanction any senior foreign official who conceals information about the outbreak of a…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-23

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