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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.
I thank the chairwoman for yielding. I want to speak in support of Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act. Mr. Speaker, the Republican majority is wasting no time in making good on our commitment to the American…
Let me just say at the outset, Mr. Cole has probably had the hardest job in Washington the past 4 years. Being the ranking member of the Rules Committee is a difficult position. He has done it extremely well, so I know he is going to excel…
He so quite correctly outlined some of the difficulties facing Congress as we get to this end-of-the-year crunch of legislation that has to pass before the end of the year. There is no place where this is more pronounced than for our…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 217, nays 204, not voting 10, as follows: [Roll No. 512] YEAS--217 Adams Aguilar Allred Auchincloss Axne…
If I could, I would inquire as to whether or not the gentlewoman has additional speakers.
I thank the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I will yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I do want to speak on the bill included within this rule, Senate amendment to H.R. 3404…
The Tribes shouldn't be penalized because the Congress operates differently today.
I think it is important to note that that was actually in the Native American law sphere commonplace prior to 1871.
The concept of the Senate requiring an action of the House seems a little bit strange to some of us
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 219, nays 209, not voting 4, as follows: [Roll No. 475] YEAS--219 Adams Aguilar…
The Constitution was very clear that no activity should happen without the express appropriation from Congress.
There are separate licensing agreements with the software that--just, quite frankly, I don't know that owners--automobile owners are as aware of that as perhaps they should be.
I think, when I buy a car, I buy the car--the spark plugs, the fuel line, and, yes, the little items on the screen.
I am a little bit mystified as to why we are here in the Rules Committee doing a hearing on something that logically would belong in one of the committees of jurisdiction.
This is a letter that explains how healthcare policies included in the Inflation Reduction Act would affect American patients. There are 21 healthcare professionals who signed this letter. It is remarkable that none of our concerns were…
I thank the gentleman from Kentucky for yielding. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record a letter submitted by the members of the House GOP Doctors Caucus. Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, August 6…
I thank the gentleman from Missouri for yielding. Mr. Speaker, we are hearing that this bill is a tax cut. But that only applies if you sign up for ObamaCare and participate in all the green tax credits. But if you don't, then this bill is…
I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern) for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, while I recognize we are engaged in a very, very partisan exercise and a harsh…
This morning we are here to talk about the rule for the CHIPS Act to provide $76 billion for semiconductor manufacturing and authorizing $200 billion over 10 years for research and innovation programs. Now, according to a long-term budget…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. One of the many lessons we learned during the pandemic is the ability to take care of patients who are safely in their own homes. It was truly a highlight. Understanding that we will not be going back to…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 218, nays 201, not voting 11, as follows: [Roll No. 387] YEAS--218 Adams…
We just heard a lot about wanting to right wrongs. Well, here is an opportunity to right a wrong. You can vote ``no'' on the previous question and allow this wrong to be corrected. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from…
I thank Mr. Neguse for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, today's rule provides for consideration of three bills, three bills that are unnecessarily partisan, but that is where…
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