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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. 2 hours ago

    As we continue our work to fight the opioid crisis, I am chairing a hearing to examine an outdated confidentiality law and its impact on victims of opioid abuse. Watch here.

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  2. 7 hours ago

    Solving our nation's opioid crisis will take a comprehensive strategy. This morning, 's will hear from leaders in the drug industry about how they can help find solutions for the . Watch here.

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  3. 21 hours ago

    I'm glad to be in the fight against opioid abuse with and . This week will consider a significant number of bills to fight the .

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  4. 21 hours ago

    Thank you to and Mrs. Trump for hosting me in the Rose Garden this afternoon as Mrs. Trump announced her Initiative. It was great to meet the children there.

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    "So today I’m very excited to announce Be Best, an awareness campaign dedicated to the most valuable and fragile among us, our children."
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  5. May 4

    Last weekend, I held my 10th annual Emergency Preparedness Summit to help North Texans plan for severe weather, lakeside safety, and any emergency they may encounter. Missed it? Catch up here:

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  6. May 4

    The 26th District is fortunate to be home to many talented art students. This week, we held our 2018 Congressional Art Competition reception in Denton to celebrate the winners. View their artwork here:

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  7. May 3

    As we mark the , I've had the opportunity to join North Texans at both the 19th Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and Denton's 67th Annual National Day of Prayer.

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  8. Apr 30

    Thanks to our Emergency Preparedness Summit partners , , and Denton County Emergency Services, our presenters, and all who made Saturday's summit possible. Our community is safer when we for any emergency we could encounter.

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  9. Apr 28

    I'm LIVE in Little Elm at the 10th annual Emergency Preparedness Summit. Watch as we learn how to for severe weather and other emergencies.

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  10. Apr 27

    My amendment included in the FAA Reauthorization brings Congress one step closer to protecting the public before death by armed drone becomes a headline.

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  11. Apr 27

    TOMORROW: North Texans are invited to attend my Emergency Preparedness Summit at Little Elm HS from 8am - noon. We'll hear from and other experts on severe weather, disaster response, and more. Live stream link:

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  12. Apr 27

    The Reauthorization passed today includes my amendment to prevent drones in our National Air Space from being unlawfully weaponized. As we consider overall aviation safety, we must protect the public from unauthorized armed drones.

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  13. Apr 27

    Technology and safety must advance together. My amendment to prevent a person, unless authorized by the FAA, from operating a drone in the National Air Space that is equipped or armed with a dangerous weapon has been included in the FAA Reauthorization.

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  14. Apr 27

    As the House considers FAA Reauthorization this week, it was helpful to sit down with CEO Sean Donohue to hear about challenges that our local airports face.

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  15. Apr 26

    On this Saturday, we all can do our part to end the by taking any unused prescription medicines to an authorized collection site. Find the closest location to you.

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  16. Apr 26

    .’s Brett Norman was a smart, thoughtful, and professional health care reporter, and he will be sorely missed in the halls of Congress. to some of his 2013 reporting on SGR repeal.

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  17. Apr 26

    Aviation safety never should be undermined by the potential for miscommunication. At , I discussed my amendment to require that maintenance on domestic aircraft outside of the US be performed only by those who are proficient in English.

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  18. Apr 26

    North Texas weather can be unpredictable, especially at this time of year. Join me for a discussion about severe weather, school safety, & more at my Emergency Preparedness Summit at Little Elm HS on Saturday, 8am -12pm. Can't join us? Watch:

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  19. Apr 25

    I am deeply saddened by the loss of Dallas Police Officer Rogelio Santander, who passed away this morning from a fatal injury sustained in the line of duty. My thoughts are with Officer Santander's family, , and the Dallas community.

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  20. Apr 25

    WATCH: The markup on 60+ bills, a direct result of ideas and feedback from American communities around the country, is starting now. Tune in below.

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