Burgess Statement on Nomination of Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State

December 13, 2016 Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following statement in resp...

Dr. Burgess Weekly Address: Supporting our National Defense

December 09, 2016 Dr. Burgess remarks on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017, which will ensure our troops are taken care of and our military has access to all of the necess...

House Passes Burgess & Matsui Health Outcomes Legislation

December 06, 2016 Washington, D.C. — Today the House of Representatives passed S. 2873, the counterpart to H.R. 5395, the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act, or the ECHO Act, introduced by Congressman Mich...
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  • Weekly Video Address: Supporting our National Defense

    Dr. Burgess remarks on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017, which will ensure our troops are taken care of and our military has access to all of the necessary resources to keep Americans safe at a time when the U.S. is facing the highest threat from Islamist terrorists since September 11th.

  • Dr. Burgess Speaks at Press Conference on Passage of the 21st Century Cures Act

    Dr. Burgess speaks on the passage of the landmark 21st Century Cures Act, ensuring government is an ally, rather than an obstacle, in the cycle of medical innovation and will make necessary changes to bring our laws into the modern era of medicine.

  • Rep. Burgess Remarks on H.R. 3381, the Childhood Cancer STAR Act

    Dr. Burgess remarks on the House floor on Congressman McCaul's H.R. 3381, the Childhood Cancer STAR Act, which would expand the opportunities for childhood cancer research, improve childhood cancer surveillance and improve the quality of life for cancer survivors.


In 2009, Dr. Burgess founded, and currently serves as the Chairman of the Congressional Health Care Caucus. The Health Care Caucus is committed to advancing reforms that reduce costs, increase patient control, expand choice, and promote cures. For more information click here.

Burgess Statement on Nomination of Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State

December 13, 2016 Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following statement in response ...

Dr. Burgess Weekly Address: Supporting our National Defense

December 09, 2016 Dr. Burgess remarks on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017, which will ensure our troops are taken care of and our military has access to all of the necessary r...

House Passes Burgess & Matsui Health Outcomes Legislation

December 06, 2016 Washington, D.C. — Today the House of Representatives passed S. 2873, the counterpart to H.R. 5395, the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act, or the ECHO Act, introduced by Congressman Michael C...
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