Michael C. Burgess

Michael C. Burgess

1/6/2025, 12:44 PM

Michael C. Burgess Congressional Service

Michael C. Burgess is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Texas. Michael served as a House Representative for the state of Texas and served a total of 11 terms in congress.Michael C. Burgess participated in over 1256 voting sessions, sponsored over 440 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2585 individual bills.

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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
Michael Burgess supports free market policies, emphasizing tax cuts, deregulation, and entrepreneurship as key drivers of economic growth. He generally advocates for reducing government spending and balancing the budget.

Agriculture

Conservative
Burgess tends to support agricultural policies that favor deregulation, reduction of federal oversight, and ensuring market access for American farmers, focusing on domestic agricultural interests.

Immigration

Extremely conservative
He supports strict immigration enforcement, including the strengthening of border security and opposing amnesty for undocumented immigrants. Burgess advocates for legal immigration reforms that prioritize skilled workers.

Education

Conservative
Burgess favors local control over education, supporting school choice options such as charter schools and voucher programs. He is critical of federal involvement in K-12 education.

Energy

Conservative
Burgess supports expanding domestic energy production, including fossil fuels like oil and gas. He advocates for reducing regulatory barriers to increase energy independence.

Climate change

Conservative
He is skeptical of the human impact on climate change and opposes regulatory actions that he believes could harm economic growth. He supports research into alternative energy sources but prioritizes economic considerations.

Healthcare

Extremely conservative
Burgess, a former physician, supports free-market healthcare solutions, including the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. He emphasizes reducing government involvement in healthcare and increasing competition among providers.

Housing

Conservative
He generally supports policies that reduce federal regulation in the housing market, focusing on promoting private sector solutions to housing issues.

Transportation

Conservative
Burgess supports improving the nation's infrastructure but emphasizes cost-effective measures and reducing federal spending where possible. He advocates for state and local control over transportation projects.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Burgess advocates for reforms in veterans' services to improve efficiency and access to healthcare, emphasizing accountability and better management of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Voting rights

Conservative
Burgess supports measures aimed at securing elections, such as voter ID laws, and opposes federal oversight of state election laws, advocating for state control over voting regulations.
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Michael C. Burgess Latest Financials

Michael C. Burgess 2024 Campaign Financials

During the 2024 election cycle, Michael C. Burgess's raised over $1,259,444.96 in total contributions. The campaign spent over $1,432,963.75 during the 2024 election. Michael's campaign spent $1,326,203.30 in operating expenses. Michael C. Burgess reported $51,088.62 remaining in their fund after the election for future use.
Contributions$1,259,444.96
Contributions by Individuals$995,644.96
Contributions by Political Parties$263,800.00
Disbursements$1,432,963.75
Refunded Contributions$96,347.95
Remaining Cash on Hand$51,088.62

Super PAC Contributions to Michael C. Burgess's 2024 Election

Supporting and Opposing Michael C. Burgess's 2024 Election

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION in support of$19.29
The NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION Political Action Committee spent $19.29 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2022 election run.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS in opposition to$489.42
The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS Political Action Committee spent $489.42 in opposition to Michael C. Burgess's 2022 election run.
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION in support of$339.75
The AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Political Action Committee spent $339.75 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2014 election run.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS in support of$448.27
The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS Political Action Committee spent $448.27 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2012 election run.
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION in support of$138.00
The AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Political Action Committee spent $138.00 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2008 election run.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS in opposition to$133.00
The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS Political Action Committee spent $133.00 in opposition to Michael C. Burgess's 2006 election run.
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION in opposition to$30,831.00
The AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Political Action Committee spent $30,831.00 in opposition to Michael C. Burgess's 2004 election run.
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION (INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION) in opposition to$64.00
The NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION (INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION) Political Action Committee spent $64.00 in opposition to Michael C. Burgess's 2004 election run.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS SAVE AMERICA'S FREE ENTERPRISE TRUST in opposition to$296.00
The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS SAVE AMERICA'S FREE ENTERPRISE TRUST Political Action Committee spent $296.00 in opposition to Michael C. Burgess's 2004 election run.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS SAVE AMERICA'S FREE ENTERPRISE TRUST in support of$330.00
The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS SAVE AMERICA'S FREE ENTERPRISE TRUST Political Action Committee spent $330.00 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2002 election run.
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION in support of$16,987.00
The AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Political Action Committee spent $16,987.00 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2002 election run.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS INCORPORATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE in opposition to$2,500.00
The AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS INCORPORATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $2,500.00 in opposition to Michael C. Burgess's 2002 election run.
TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE FED PAC in support of$97.86
The TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE FED PAC Political Action Committee spent $97.86 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2022 election run.
TOGETHER WE THRIVE in opposition to$750.00
The TOGETHER WE THRIVE Political Action Committee spent $750.00 in opposition to Michael C. Burgess's 2020 election run.
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND in support of$2,739.23
The NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $2,739.23 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2020 election run.
INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S VOICE in support of$14,803.65
The INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S VOICE Political Action Committee spent $14,803.65 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2020 election run.
COMMITTEE FOR DEFENDING AMERICAN VALUES in support of$1,715.00
The COMMITTEE FOR DEFENDING AMERICAN VALUES Political Action Committee spent $1,715.00 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2020 election run.
TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE FED PAC in support of$158.08
The TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE FED PAC Political Action Committee spent $158.08 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2020 election run.
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND in support of$1,201.44
The NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $1,201.44 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2018 election run.
TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION C in support of$22.68
The TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION C Political Action Committee spent $22.68 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2018 election run.
EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND in opposition to$861.86
The EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND Political Action Committee spent $861.86 in opposition to Michael C. Burgess's 2018 election run.
TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE COMMITTEE INC in support of$943.38
The TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE COMMITTEE INC Political Action Committee spent $943.38 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2018 election run.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE in support of$13.28
The NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $13.28 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2016 election run.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND in support of$13.28
The NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $13.28 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2016 election run.
TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE INC in support of$92.27
The TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE INC Political Action Committee spent $92.27 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2016 election run.
TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION C in support of$43.67
The TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION C Political Action Committee spent $43.67 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2014 election run.
TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION C in support of$36.56
The TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION C Political Action Committee spent $36.56 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2012 election run.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE in support of$1.23
The NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $1.23 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2012 election run.
TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE INC in support of$230.25
The TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE INC Political Action Committee spent $230.25 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2012 election run.
TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE in support of$100.37
The TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $100.37 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2010 election run.
TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE INC in support of$7.45
The TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR LIFE INC Political Action Committee spent $7.45 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2010 election run.
TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION C in support of$28.30
The TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION C Political Action Committee spent $28.30 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2008 election run.
TEXAS FARM BUREAU FRIENDS OF AGRICULTURE FUND (AGFUND) INC (TEXAS FARM BUREAU AGFUND) in support of$20.95
The TEXAS FARM BUREAU FRIENDS OF AGRICULTURE FUND (AGFUND) INC (TEXAS FARM BUREAU AGFUND) Political Action Committee spent $20.95 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2008 election run.
TEXAS FARM BUREAU FRIENDS OF AGRICULTURE FUND (AGFUND) INC (TEXAS FARM BUREAU AGFUND) in support of$52.30
The TEXAS FARM BUREAU FRIENDS OF AGRICULTURE FUND (AGFUND) INC (TEXAS FARM BUREAU AGFUND) Political Action Committee spent $52.30 in support of Michael C. Burgess's 2004 election run.

Michael C. Burgess's Latest Votes

Congress 118 Vote 99 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedMarch 21, 2024
Congress 118 Vote 98 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PassedMarch 21, 2024
Congress 118 Vote 97 - On Agreeing to the Resolution
PassedMarch 21, 2024
Congress 118 Vote 96 - On Agreeing to the Resolution
PassedMarch 21, 2024
Congress 118 Vote 95 - On Passage
PassedMarch 20, 2024

Latest Bills

Invest to Protect Act of 2025
Bill HR 2711April 24, 2025
Ensuring Veterans’ Final Resting Place Act of 2025
Bill HR 647April 24, 2025
National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025
Bill HR 2756April 24, 2025
End Judge Shopping Act
Bill HR 2795April 24, 2025
Warrant for Metadata Act
Bill HR 2787April 24, 2025
Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025
Bill HR 2796April 24, 2025
PROSPECT Act
Bill HR 2845April 24, 2025
WISE Act
Bill HR 2851April 24, 2025
Healthy Food Access for All Americans Act
Bill HR 2473April 24, 2025
The White Oak Resilience Act
Bill HR 2405April 24, 2025
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 863) impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 485) to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the use of quality-adjusted life years and similar measures in coverage and payment determinations under Federal health care programs.
Bill HRES 996March 8, 2024
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6678) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6679) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6976) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
Bill HRES 980February 1, 2024
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5894) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 864December 27, 2023
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 7) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to require Executive agencies to submit to Congress a study of the impacts of expanded telework and remote work by agency employees during the COVID-19 pandemic and a plan for the agency's future use of telework and remote work, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 382) to terminate the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID-19; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 497) to eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on health care providers furnishing items and services under certain Federal health care programs.
Bill HRES 75April 17, 2024
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1435) to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines.
Bill HRES 681December 15, 2023
Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.
Bill HRES 90December 15, 2023
Condemning antisemitism at institutions of higher education in the United States and encouraging college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism.
Bill HRES 839March 6, 2024
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2023, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global awareness and access to care during the menopausal transition and post-menopause.
Bill HRES 806March 14, 2024
Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.
Bill HRES 798December 15, 2023
Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.
Bill HRES 793December 15, 2023