Rep. Michael Burgess

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Biographical

Full Name: Michael Clifton Burgess
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: MY-kuhl BUR-juhs
Date of Birth: Dec. 23, 1950 (age: 73)
Place of Birth: Rochester, Minn.
Religion: Reformed Episcopal
Hometown: Denton County, Texas
Place of Residence: Flower Mound, Texas
Previous Occupation: Obstetrician

Wikipedia

Family:

Married: Laura Burgess, 1976

3 children: Christine, Jessica, Mike

Relations with people in our database:

Brother-in-law of Robert Widmer

Biography:

Rep. Michael Burgess has served as a U.S. representative for Texas since 2003, after practicing medicine for nearly three decades in North Texas.

Because of his medical background, he has been a strong advocate for health-care legislation aimed at reducing health-care costs, improving choices, reforming liability laws to put the needs of patients first, and ensuring there are enough doctors in the public and private sector to care for America’s patients and veterans. He has played an important role in bipartisan efforts to reform the Food and Drug Administration.

Rep. Burgess has made repealing Medicare's Standard Growth Rate (SGR) formula a top priority. At the beginning of the 114th Congress, over ninety percent of both chambers o f Congress supported the formula's repeal and it was signed into law.

As a member of Congress representing one of the fastest-growing areas of the country, transportation is also one of Burgess's top priorities. In 2005, he successfully amended the Highway Bill to include development credits, design-build, and environmental streamlining. During his time on Capitol Hill, he has worked to build, maintain, and improve the safety of roads, bridges, air service and transit in the North Texas region.

As a fiscal conservative, Burgess believes Americans deserve a federal government that is more efficient, more effective, less costly and always transparent. He is a proponent of a flat tax. He believes in a strict adherence to the Constitution and opposes unnecessary expansion of the federal government’s control over the personal freedoms of Americans. Instead, he believes in giving people more control over their lives and their money. He is committed to reducing illegal immigration into our country and has taken action to ensure our borders are secure and our immigration laws are enforced.

During his time on Capitol Hill, Burgess has earned a reputation as a problem-solver who seeks sensible solutions to the challenges Americans face and have received several awards. Those include the Guardian of Small Business award by the National Federation of Independent Business, the Spirit of Enterprise award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Taxpayer Hero award from the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste. In 2013, he was named to Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders.

Burgess was raised in Denton and attended the Selwyn School, graduating in 1968 as valedictorian. He graduated with both an undergraduate and a master’s degree from North Texas State University, now the University of North Texas. He received his MD degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and completed residency programs at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. He also received a master’s in medical management from the University of Texas at Dallas, and, in May 2009, was awarded an honorary doctorate of public service from the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center.

Burgess and his wife, Laura, have three children and are proud grandparents. See more >>

Miscellaneous Links:

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C-SPAN

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Campaign Links:

Website, campaign

Email, campaign: kim.garza@burgessforcongress.com

X (Twitter), campaign

Instagram, campaign

Open Secrets political finance profile

YouTube, campaign

Flickr, campaign

Social Networking:

LinkedIn

Facebook, official

X (Twitter), official

YouTube, official

Instagram, official

Flickr, official

Official Links:

Website, official

Press Releases

Education

University of Texas at Dallas - MS, medical management (2000)
University of Texas Medical School at Houston - MD (1977)
North Texas State University - MS, physiology (1976)
North Texas State University - BS, biology (1968-1972)
Selwyn College Preparatory School (Denton, Texas) - High school diploma (1968)

Activities and notes: Valedictorian

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 2003-) In Office

Member, 26th Congressional District of Texas

Election Results

2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

26th Congressional District of Texas

Michael Clifton Burgess, 60.61%
Republican

Carol H. Iannuzzi, 37.25%
Democrat

Mark Boler, 2.14%
Libertarian
2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

26th Congressional District of Texas

Michael Clifton Burgess, 59.00%
Republican

Linsey Fagan, 39.00%
Democrat

Mark Boler, 2.00%
Libertarian
2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

26th Congressional District of Texas

Michael Clifton Burgess, 66.36%
Republican

Eric Mauck, 29.62%
Democrat

Mark Boler, 4.03%
Libertarian
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

26th Congressional District of Texas

Michael Clifton Burgess, 82.66%
Republican

Mark Boler, 17.34%
Libertarian
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

26th Congressional District of Texas

Michael Clifton Burgess, 68.27%
Republican

David Sanchez, 28.69%
Democrat

Mark Boler, 3.03%
Libertarian
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

26th Congressional District of Texas

Michael Clifton Burgess, 67.05%
Republican

Neil L Durrance, 30.70%
Democrat

Mark Boler, 2.25%
Libertarian
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

26th Congressional District of Texas

Michael Clifton Burgess, 60.17%
Republican

Ken Leach, 36.43%
Democrat

Stephanie B Weiss, 3.40%
Libertarian
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

26th Congressional District of Texas

Michael Clifton Burgess, 60.21%
Republican

Tim Barnwell, 37.24%
Democrat

Rich Haas, 2.55%
Libertarian
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

26th Congressional District of Texas

Michael Clifton Burgess, 65.75%
Republican

Lico Reyes, 32.71%
Democrat

James Gholston, 1.53%
Libertarian
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

26th Congressional District of Texas

Michael Clifton Burgess, 74.81%
Republican

Paul William Lebon, 22.76%
Democrat

David Wallace Croft, 1.44%
Libertarian

Employment History

Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates of Lewisville (Texas)

Obstetrician/Founder
Lewisville (Texas) Medical Center

Chief of Staff
Lewisville (Texas) Medical Center

Chief of Obstetrics
Dallas County (Texas) Hospital District (1977-1981)

Resident

Associated Organizations

Board membership:

Alliance for Health Policy
Honorary Co-Chair
University of North Texas Foundation
Board Member
Denton County (Texas) Medical Society
President

Membership:

Republican Main Street Partnership
American Medical Association
Alternate Delegate
Texas Medical Association
Denton County (Texas) Delegate

Place of worship:

The Chapel of the Cross (Dallas, Texas)

Election campaign:

Michael Burgess for Congress (Texas)

Own leadership PAC:

Lone Star Leadership PAC

Awards

Visionary Award (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
Legislator of the Year (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners)
Change for Champion Award (March of Dimes Inc.) (March 2024)
Distinguished Alumnus Award (University of Texas McGovern Medical School) (March 2024)
Defender of Limited Government Award (Institute for Legislative Analysis) (June 2023)
Congressional Bone Health Champion Award (Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation) (Oct. 2022)
Hero of Main Street (National Retail Federation) (July 2022)
Democracy Award for Transparency and Accountability (Congressional Management Foundation) (Oct. 2020)
Distinguished Community Health Leadership Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2019)
Guardian of Small Business (National Federation of Independent Business Inc.) (Nov. 2018)
Conservative Achievement Award (American Conservative Union) (April 2018)
Thomas Jefferson Award (International Foodservice Distributors Association) (April 2018)
Community Health Leadership Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)
Global Patient Safety Champion (Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies) (Oct. 2017)
Global Patient Safety Award (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy) (Oct. 2017)
Freedom Fighter Award (FreedomWorks Inc.) (July 2017)
Conservative Excellence Award (American Conservative Union Foundation) (May 2017)
U.S. Representative of the Year (National Multiple Sclerosis Society) (March 2017)
Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (March 2017)
Hero of Main Street (National Retail Federation) (Feb. 1, 2017)
Distinguished Community Health Defender Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2017)
Congressional Leadership Award (American Society of Clinical Oncology) (Oct. 2016)
Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion Award (Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association) (April 2016)
Hero of Main Street (National Retail Federation) (July 2015)
Outstanding Government Service Award (American Medical Association) (2015)
Dr. Nathan Davis Award (American Medical Association) (2015)
Taxpayers’ Friend Award (National Taxpayers Union) (Oct. 2013)
Humanitarian Award (Alzheimer’s Association) (April 2012)
Doctorate of Public Service (University of North Texas Health Science Center) (May 2009)
Congressional Leadership Award (American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons) (2009)

Publications

Doctor in the House: A Physician-Turned-Congressman Offers His Prescription for Scrapping Obamacare -- and Saving America's Medical System (2011)

Official Signature

Contact Information

Email, member official contact form

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address:	2161 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-4326
Phone:	202-225-7772
Fax:	202-225-2919

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Privately Financed Travel

40 trips taken between 2003 - 2019 costing $60,614

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2020 (Amendment), 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2013 (Amendment), 2012, 2012 (Amendment), 2011, 2011 (Amendment), 2010, 2010 (Amendment), 2009, 2008, 2008 (Amendment), 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Extension Letter: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Stock transaction: 04/10/2024, 03/22/2024, 03/07/2024, 02/05/2024, 01/22/2024, 01/08/2024, 12/18/2023, 10/03/2023, 09/06/2023, 09/05/2023, 08/08/2023, 07/18/2023, 06/15/2023, 04/14/2023, 03/14/2023, 03/03/2023, 02/09/2023, 01/25/2023, 12/08/2022, 11/29/2022, 11/15/2022, 11/02/2022, 09/20/2022, 08/05/2022, 06/27/2022, 06/27/2022, 06/03/2022, 04/29/2022, 04/15/2022, 03/23/2022, 03/03/2022, 02/10/2022, 01/27/2022, 12/31/2021, 11/17/2021, 08/01/2014, 04/14/2014
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.19
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $91,166.68
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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Committees

House Energy and Commerce Committee Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee

House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee

House Energy and Commerce Committee Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee

House Rules Committee, Chair

House Rules Committee Legislative and Budget Process Subcommittee

House Rules Committee Rules and Organization of the House Subcommittee

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