[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 19, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  LET US RESUME THE PEOPLE'S BUSINESS

  (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, the pandemic has taken a terrible toll on 
the country. The pandemic has taken a terrible toll on Congress. In its 
current state, Congress is not working. We have restrictions on the 
voting process, we have widespread proxy voting and remote hearings. 
That has all contributed to the current state of dysfunction. But the 
good news is this can be fixed.
  Look, the Doctors Caucus are Members of Congress with medical 
backgrounds, well-versed in evaluating medical risks and benefits for 
patients, proposed courses of action, and we have worked vigorously to 
educate our constituents that the coronavirus vaccines are safe and 
effective, yet we are not setting a good example of what happens when 
vaccine participation is high.
  The Doctors Caucus has sent requests to the Office of the Attending 
Physician and the Speaker of the House appealing for updated guidelines 
consistent with the science and the Centers for Disease Control.
  There will be a motion on the floor of this House later this 
afternoon, fully supported by members of the Doctors Caucus. I urge all 
Members to carefully consider that proposal and to vote in favor.

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