Michael Burgess, MD

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

As America celebrates 243 years of independence, I am grateful for the generations of Americans whose hard work and dedication have shaped our nation. I wish you and your family a safe and happy #FourthofJuly. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

Passing emergency aid was a step forward, but it's not a long-term solution. Congress must pass effective border security & fix laws that incentivize illegal migration. Until then, Congress must ensure that @CBP & all fed agencies are fully-equipped to handle the border crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

All people are worthy of human dignity & wrongdoing should be brought to light. Officers who violate @CBP standards should be disciplined. At the same time, we can't forget that a majority of CBP officers are doing all they can to provide humanitarian support. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

.@CBP undoubtedly is operating beyond capacity. In 10 trips to the border since 2014, I've never witnessed conditions in CBP processing facilities as crowded as those I saw last week. However, I have never seen anything close to what I've heard described by House Dems this week. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

Last week, I joined President @realDonaldTrump at the White House as he announced his plans to expand Americans’ health care choices. Read more: https://t.co/fCd3rz6c6z (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) https://t.co/x5qewelqFj — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

Today I returned to southwest Texas to visit @CBP facilities on the southern border, where I witnessed a number of migrants entering the U.S. There is no question that Congress must act to end this security and humanitarian crisis. Read more about my trip: https://t.co/KVhFN2o3N9 https://t.co/9OxnYf2LwH — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

This week I joined @USCPSC on the National Mall for a fiery demonstration on the danger of fireworks-related injuries. As Americans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, please take proper precautions to keep yourself and others safe. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

To save lives, Congress must act to fix our nation’s broken laws. We must act to stop coyotes from profiting on children's dangerous trips the border. And, we must act to ensure that U.S. foreign aid dollars are helping Central Americans to thrive in their home communities. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

All deaths on the southern border are tragic. According to @CBP, on average 357 people have died along our southern border each year since 1998. During the Obama Admin, 3,275 people died trying to cross into the U.S. Since President Trump took office, 581 people have died. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

After @HouseGOP Members asked Democrats more than 80 times to allow a vote on bipartisan legislation that passed the Senate 84-8, the House finally has voted to deliver desperately-needed humanitarian aid to the border - sending the bill to @POTUS' desk. https://t.co/uN3cSyrQSv — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

It's wrong that @GovAbbott must bear the federal responsibility of providing support on the TX/Mexico border at expense to TX taxpayers. At @RulesReps, I offered an amendment with @RepChipRoy to reimburse Texas for the $800 million our state has spent filling in for Congress. https://t.co/8cvhSiC9HI — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

.@RulesDemocrats just blocked my motion to keep the House in session until we send a bill to @POTUS that delivers the humanitarian aid that is desperately needed on the southern border. Congress must finish its work. https://t.co/kOnKDMRimG — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

I’m joining @TeamCavuto in a few moments to discuss the humanitarian and security crisis on the southern border. Tune in to catch our conversation. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

If we want to end the crisis on our southern border, Congress must pass legislative fixes to provide border security that @POTUS will sign. We also should use foreign aid to address the conditions in Central America that spur migrants to leave. MORE: https://t.co/9u4AvSjQDm — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

As I told the @startelegram in February, Democrats who came with me to the Homestead ORR shelter were more interested in holding a press conference than seeing the truth about ORR shelters - it was like we were on different planets. https://t.co/T9ZHkr11l8 — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

It's disappointing that @HouseDemocrats would rather perpetuate their hatred of the President than work on real solutions that will end this crisis. This year, they've voted 17 times to block humanitarian aid that is desperately needed. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

Thanks to our work in @HouseCommerce, today HHS provides medical care, mental health care, and additional important services - such as screening for human trafficking vulnerability - to all unaccompanied minors in ORR care. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

Unfortunately that wasn’t always the case. In 2014, after President Obama’s DACA policy incentivized people to bring children on the perilous trip to the border, I was shocked by the conditions I found in shelters. Under the Obama Admin, HHS wasn't even providing medical care. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

It's disappointing that @HouseDemocrats would rather perpetuate their hatred of the President than work on real solutions that will end this crisis. Since January, they've voted 17 times to block humanitarian aid that is desperately needed. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

Thanks to our work in @HouseCommerce, today @HHSGov provides medical health care, mental health care, and additional important services - such as screening for human trafficking vulnerability - to all unaccompanied minors in ORR care. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

Unfortunately that wasn’t always the case. In 2014, after President Trump's DACA policy incentivized people to bring children on the perilous trip to the border, I was shocked by the conditions I found in shelters. Under the Obama Admin, HHS wasn't even providing medical care. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

.@HHSgov is tasked with caring for unaccompanied children transferred from @CBP. As I've seen firsthand during many trips to shelters, HHS ORR personnel work hard to provide quality, compassionate care to children who cross the border without legal status. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

We cannot forget that Democrats' empty promises of unconditional amnesty have created the crisis on our southern border by encouraging coyotes to use children as pawns in human trafficking schemes. It's not just wrong, it's inhumane to incentivize this heinous practice. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

With @POTUS' signature, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019 - which includes my MISSION Zero Act - is the law of the land. Read my statement on this bipartisan law: https://t.co/JCzQyLqrrX — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

As I wrote in @WashTimes back in 2006, price transparency gives patients more control of their health care. I’m glad that President @realDonaldTrump is taking action, and Congress should follow through with legislative solutions. https://t.co/50EZ7RdlQA — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

Every day, I hear from North Texans & Americans from around the country that the health care system is too complicated and too expensive. This afternoon I’m joining @POTUS as he signs an executive order that will increase transparency and lower costs for American patients. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

A year after the SUPPORT Act passed the House, I am grateful that Congress' comprehensive solution to fight our nation's opioid crisis is making a difference in Americans' lives. It was a privilege to help steward this lifesaving law across the finish line. — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

As I told @dallasnews, Democrats continue to kick solutions to the humanitarian crisis on the southern border further down the road. As of this week, they have voted 17 times to block aid that is desperately needed. This isn't just wrong, it's inhumane. https://t.co/7GgaoN9g9s — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

Today the @HouseCommerce Health Subcommittee is holding a hearing on expanding access to health care in the U.S. Territories. Read my opening remarks and learn more: https://t.co/zVOzAKAoxn — PolitiTweet.org

Michael Burgess, MD @michaelcburgess

On #WorldSickleCellDay2019, I reaffirm my commitment to support Americans who are developing innovative treatments - and even a cure - for this painful disease. It's a privilege to work alongside @RepDannyDavis to pass legislative solutions. https://t.co/yR7TQHZaiW — PolitiTweet.org