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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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Sep 18, 2019

If they are out of space and you are out of money for disposables and things that you might need to take care of people, you are in a world of hurt, right?

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Sep 15, 2019

I believe it is absolutely mission critical that we have a more structured, unified approach to that.

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Sep 9, 2019

States will be able to clearly identify the causes of maternal mortality, eventually using that data to inform solutions.

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Sep 9, 2019

I would submit that Parkland Hospital is probably the safest place in the world to have a baby.

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Sep 9, 2019

I certainly appreciate that our Health Subcommittee is revisiting the issue of maternal mortality.

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Sep 9, 2019

I believe that a version of this language could become law, and that we should discuss the merits of such a policy at this hearing.

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Sep 9, 2019

I am frustrated that the majority did not collaborate with us much in preparation of this hearing.

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Sep 9, 2019

It was critical that we work in a bipartisan fashion to get H.R. 1318 across the finish line.

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Sep 9, 2019

I advocated, along with Representative Herrera Beutler last year, for the passage of H.R. 1318.

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Sep 9, 2019

addressing maternal mortality is one of my top priorities.

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Jul 24, 2019

I thank Mrs. Torres for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, today we are considering two bills that will never become law. They are not going to be taken up by the Senate. If…

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