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@michaelcburgess

Congressman for Texas' 26th District, M.D. (Ob/Gyn) in my former life

Washington, DC/Lake Dallas, TX
burgess.house.gov
Joined August 2008

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  1. Oct 19

    Over the summer, I traveled to Honduras to meet with local officials and learn firsthand about the corruption, poverty, and violence that is spurring families to leave. To end this cycle, we must hold Central American leaders accountable. MORE:

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  2. Oct 16

    Do not be fooled: Anyone who says that House Democrats’ government-run bill will allow individuals to keep their private health insurance is lying to the American people.

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  3. Oct 16

    Eliminating preventable maternal mortality should be a goal for all Americans. Recently, I chaired a hearing with families and experts on the front line of this issue. MORE:

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  4. Oct 11

    Happy birthday to my friend and fellow North Texan Congressman Sam Johnson.

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  5. Oct 6

    Judge Brett Kavanaugh is a qualified jurist who will uphold the original interpretation of the U.S. Constitution as the Framers intended. My statement on the Senate confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh to the :

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  6. Sep 29

    WATCH: Yesterday President became the first President since George W. Bush in 2006 to sign the defense appropriations bill into law. While the bill itself is far from perfect, this is an encouraging step in the right direction.

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  7. Sep 28

    Today the House passed the most comprehensive legislation to combat opioid abuse in our history. My statement:

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  8. Sep 26

    North Texas is home to many aviation professionals who rely on the FAA to keep American air space safe. Today’s vote to reauthorize the FAA will help continue - and advance - these efforts. My statement on the FAA reauthorization and my No Armed Drones amendment:

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  9. Sep 26

    The MISSION ZERO Act, which I introduced with , will build lifesaving partnerships to provide quality trauma care for American patients and boost military preparedness. Watch my Floor remarks on this important legislation.

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  10. Sep 26

    With yesterday’s vote on vital health care bills, the House is continuing to deliver on its promises to the American people. My statement on the passage of , including the MISSION ZERO Act, and legislation to help lower drug prices:

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  11. Sep 21

    On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor and remember those service members who have sacrificed for our country and have yet to return home from the battlefield.

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  12. Sep 20

    I'm sorry to hear that Weldon Burgoon has passed away. In 2016, it was my pleasure to mark Mr. Burgoon's retirement by entering remarks in the Congressional Record in honor of his demonstrated work ethic, dedication to cowboy culture and service to Denton.

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  13. Sep 18

    President has signed the bipartisan Dr. Benjy Frances Brooks Children’s Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018 into law. It was an honor to name this law after Dr. Benjy Frances Brooks - a trailblazing surgeon born in Lewisville a century ago.

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  14. Sep 15

    No community is immune from emergencies. Families in North Texas and around the country should have a plan for severe weather. For more information on preparing for emergencies year-round, follow .

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  15. Sep 14

    ICYMI: As communities around the U.S. prepare for severe weather, I joined on to discuss ’s efforts to keep Americans in the wake of safe. Watch here:

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  16. Sep 11

    Today marks 17 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. We will the bravery, patriotism, and heroism displayed on that day, nor Americans' united front against evil.

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  17. Sep 7

    ICYMI: Last month I visited El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala in another step of my work to prevent dangerous border crossings and secure American borders. MORE:

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  18. Sep 6

    As I told him during yesterday's hearing, should apologize to and her family for allowing a deeply offensive image to remain on for far too long.

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  19. Sep 5

    This afternoon, tune into the hearing with as we ask tough questions about ’s algorithms and content moderation.

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  20. Sep 3

    Each year, Labor Day is an opportunity to support American workers and celebrate the value of work. I hope all North Texans have had a safe and happy .

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