Rep. Michael Burgess's blog

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas) today released the following statement after House passage of a bipartisan resolution, H.Res. 560, which expresses support for all Iranian citizens who struggle for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law:

 

"Today our country took an important step in showing support for many Iranians and their quest for democracy. The United States is the greatest democracy in the world, and today we expressed our sympathy for the people of Iran who are fighting for their basic rights, thus showing our solidarity with those who seek the same liberties in their country that we enjoy in ours."

Washington, May 25 - "While many Americans recognize Memorial Day as the official start of summer, it is important that we pause and reflect on the sacrifices of the hundreds of thousands of men and women who have fallen in service to our nation. Through their dedication to country, they have upheld our values of liberty, justice and self-determination. Today I proudly join my fellow Americans in honoring these brave individuals who have voluntarily given their lives for the sake of freedom. We must also remember the families of our Armed Forces, who know personally the sacrifices made in service to our great nation. As Americans, we are called to do our part to uphold the ideals for which these individuals have given so much.

We all remember, although most would like to forget, the high price of gasoline this time just a year ago. AAA reports that this time last year the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Texas was $3.75. Today that price is $2.33. As Texans, we are used to wide open spaces and driving long distances to get our kids to school or drive to work or the grocery store, so we understand how rising energy costs can affect our daily lives.

 

House Energy and Commerce Committee mark-up began Monday, scheduled to last through Thursday

 

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement today, as the Committee began to mark up HR 2454, the Democrats' cap and trade bill:

 

"This bill - in its current form, in its draft form, or in any form - may do more harm to our economy than any bill that will come before Congress this year, and perhaps any other bill in my lifetime. That is because the proposal to cap carbon and trade carbon credits hurts American economic growth without providing enough benefits for the expense.

Following today's meeting between White House officials and representatives from the health care industry, U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas), Chair of the Congressional Health Care Caucus, released the following statement:

 

"Today's meeting, coupled with yesterday's letter from the health industry leaders, indicates that representatives from all sides of the health care debate are committed to working together, which I applaud. I have stated time and time again that I welcome President Obama's pledge to find ‘what works' when it comes to health care reform and consider input and ideas from others, and I have offered to help and give my input and ideas as both a doctor and Member of Congress.