U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 7th District
Eric Burlison
Position · +0.73
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Armed Forces & National Security 18%
- Finance and Financial Sector 8%
- Committees
- Oversight and Government Reform
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics
- Taxation
- Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 50
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DMissi Hesketh$51K
- RGrayson Hunt$27K
Bottom line
Where Burlison has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs (Oversight and Government Reform)
- Oversight and Government Reform · 21st in seniority on the majority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 18th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 4123 FIT Procurement Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 7388 Smart Space Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 2409 Guidance Clarity Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 2174 Paycheck Protection Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Burlison’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Burlison breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Burlison voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Armed Forces & National Security 18% · 7 of 38 party 3%
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4% · 1 of 24 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 6 issues where Burlison has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Burlison broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
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| Sep 15, 2026 | Tax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands the federal tax deduction for personal casualty and theft losses by eliminating certain limits, including the requirement…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 a diesel emissions reduction program under which the Environmental Protection Agency provides grants,…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | GUARD ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act of 2026 or the GUARD Act of 2026Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 14, 2026 | National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill provides statutory authority for the Invasive Species Strike Team program carried out by the National Wildlife Refuge System…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Burlison is saying
All 7 statements and posts-
Burlison-Sought 1952 UAP Recording Released
Secured release of 1952 UAP recording through Trump administration declassification effort.
“This is exactly why we have continued pushing to find, preserve, and release these historical records. More than 70 years ago, the Air Force was investigating reports of UAP around some of our nation’s most sensitive facilities and radar returns indicating extraordinary speeds of travel.”
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) are investigating Bloomberg Philanthropies’ funding of…
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Reps. Massie, Burlison Introduce Legislation to Defund Surveillance State Cameras
Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) today joined Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) in introducing legislation that would prohibit the use of federal funds to purchase, install, maintain, operate, or upgrade automated license plate readers (ALPRs)…
“The Fourth Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches, and advances in surveillance technology should not come at the expense of our privacy and liberty. The federal government should not use taxpayer dollars to build a surveillance state that tracks law-abiding Americans. Our rights are unalienable, and…”
Mentions H.R. 10221
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Burlison Opens Hearing on State and Local Natural Gas Bans Increasing Energy Costs
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing titled “No Flame, More Pain: How State and Local Bans on Natural Gas Increase Costs.”
“No Flame, More Pain: How State and Local Bans on Natural Gas Increase Costs.”
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Burlison Announces Hearing on State and Local Natural Gas Bans
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) today announced a hearing titled “No Flame, More Pain: How State and Local Bans on Natural Gas Increase Costs.”
“No Flame, More Pain: How State and Local Bans on Natural Gas Increase Costs.”
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Burlison Unveils Trillion-Dollar Pay-For in Great American Healthcare Act
Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) today unveiled the pay-for included in his Great American Healthcare Act: a provision targeting a Federal Reserve payment stream that outside research projects will exceed $1 trillion over the next decade.
“Every healthcare proposal eventually runs into the same question: How do you pay for it?”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Burlison voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 152 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Burlison’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 24
- Action in committee 12
- Action beyond committee 4
- Passed chamber 2
- Became law 0
24 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 24 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 26 sponsored billsSponsored 26 (House median 25) · cosponsored 131 (median 289), 73 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Taxation, Transportation and Public Works.
- H.R. 6734 Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy ActCommerce · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10015 Great American Healthcare ActHealth · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1412 Expressing support for July, the month of America's birthday, to become "National Fireworks Month".Congress · Introduced Jul 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9264 No Exceptions for Non-Citizens Voting ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8677 Make the American Dream Real Again ActTaxation · Introduced May 11, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8602 Davis-Bacon Repeal ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8324 Great American Healthcare PlanTaxation · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7525 Counter Drone State and Local Defender ActBill title and summary unavailable; cannot determine bill's content or effects. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Feb 12, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 151 | 85% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 69% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 57 | 79% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 79% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 58% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 26 | 42% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 65% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 71% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 24 | 42% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 27% |
| Health | 8 | 25% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 50% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 71% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 60% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 50% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 3 | 0% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 33% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Burlison voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RElijah CraneAZ-299%agreement
- RPaul A. GosarAZ-998%agreement
- RAndy BiggsAZ-598%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Burlison most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Burlison’s campaign raised $1.5M: $1.2M (80%) from individuals and $246K (17%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $958K.
Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Burlison
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 96.
- Elevance Health Corporate PAC
- The Cigna Group Corporate PAC
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
See how much each organization gave Burlison this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Burlison’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MO-7Republican2023–present
Seat
- State
- Missouri
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 50
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6536
1108 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Joplin, Springfield
- Website
- burlison.house.gov
- 100089208900263
- RepEricBurlison
- YouTube
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Elsewhere
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