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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.

Apr 19, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, our adversaries, notably Russia, China, and Iran, are watching to see how we will respond. Our reaction to these crises will determine how they will choose to proceed. An…

Congressional Record · 2024-04-19
Apr 19, 2024

Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 1160 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1160 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall…

Congressional Record · 2024-04-19
Apr 19, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, late last night, the Rules Committee met and reported a rule, House Resolution 1160, providing for consideration of four measures: H.R. 8034, the Israel Security…

Congressional Record · 2024-04-19
Apr 19, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole), the chairman of the Committee on Appropriations.

Congressional Record · 2024-04-19
Apr 16, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend for yielding. I rise today in support of this very important rule. Specifically, I rise in support of Israel following the attack on Israel by Iran this past weekend. This direct attack on Israel is…

Congressional Record · 2024-04-16
Apr 12, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding additional time. However, one-sided pressure by the White House is not the way to ensure that end. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this rule from our committee, and I urge passage of the…

Congressional Record · 2024-04-12
Apr 12, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Massie), my friend, for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I do rise today in support of the rule and the underlying legislation. It is a new day in the House of Representatives, and I intend…

Congressional Record · 2024-04-12
Mar 19, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter), a fellow member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.

Congressional Record · 2024-03-19
Mar 19, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I urge all my fellow colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 766 and ensuring that we continue to prioritize preventive healthcare initiatives for the betterment of all Americans, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Congressional Record · 2024-03-19
Mar 19, 2024

Mr. Speaker, it is now my great privilege and high honor to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Arrington), the chairman of the Budget Committee, as we debate the first bipartisan budget bill to pass the floor of the House I…

Congressional Record · 2024-03-19

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