Eric Burlison
U.S. Representative · MO-7 · Republican
Statements and posts
105 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Burlison Requests Review of Identified 1952 UAP Recording
Requested preservation and review of 1952 unidentified anomalous phenomena recording.
“The American people deserve transparency and proper preservation of historically significant government records”
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Burlison Announces Roundtable on Reducing the National Debt by Tackling Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
Announced roundtable to examine reducing national debt through eliminating waste and fraud.
“Americans across the U.S. are concerned about the ever-increasing national debt looming over our country’s head that threatens to upend American economic prosperity and affordability. A key step towards shrinking the national debt is to put a stop to the waste, fraud, and abuse that plague federal government programs.”
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Burlison Leads Effort to Investigate National Academies Over Taxpayer Funding Concerns
Led effort to investigate National Academies over taxpayer funding and potential fraud concerns.
“Taxpayer-funded institutions must advance gold standard science. The concerns raised about NASEM point to a troubling pattern of partisan bias, conflicts of interest, and misuse of federal dollars.”
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Introduced bill to repeal Davis-Bacon Act federal prevailing wage requirements for construction projects.
“The federal government should not be forcing taxpayers to overpay for roads, bridges, schools, and public buildings because of a nearly century-old mandate”
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Rep. Eric Burlison Announces Districtwide Constituent Services Week
Announced districtwide Constituent Services Week to assist constituents with federal agency issues.
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Comer & Burlison Seek Information on Missing Nuclear and Rocket Scientists
Sought information from agencies on missing nuclear and rocket scientists.
“The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating recent unconfirmed public reporting on the disappearance and death of individuals with access to sensitive U.S. scientific information. These reports allege that at least ten individuals who ‘had a connection to U.S.”
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Burlison Introduces “Great American Healthcare Plan,” Landmark Patient-First Reform Package
Introduced the Great American Healthcare Plan to expand Health Savings Account eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA beneficiaries.
“This bill is long overdue. The average Medicare beneficiary spends $6,330 a year out of pocket. A family on an ACA bronze plan faces a deductible north of $7,400 before insurance pays for most care. And what does Washington say to these Americans? You can't have a Health Savings Account.”
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Burlison Opens Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence and American Prosperity
Opened roundtable on artificial intelligence and American economic and national security leadership.
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Burlison and Timmons Announce Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence Influencing American Prosperity
Announced roundtable on artificial intelligence's role in American economic growth and national security.
“AI is the way of the future, and America must continue to develop and advance it if we want to remain competitive in the global arena. President Trump has led the way in growing our AI capabilities and it is crucial for Congress to follow his lead to keep our economy and national security strong.”
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Announced press conference on murder of 15-year-old involving suspect with immigration detainer.
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Rep. Eric Burlison’s Smart Space Act Passes House to Address Waste in Federal Buildings
House passed bill requiring evaluation of underused federal office space.
“My bill requires a thorough evaluation of how this property is being used and lays out a plan to address underused buildings. Taxpayers deserve to see exactly what they’re paying for.”
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Burlison Encourages Missouri Students to Enter Congressional Art Competition
Announced annual Congressional Art Competition for Missouri high school students.
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Burlison Invites Missouri Students to Explore Service Academy Opportunities at Joplin Event
Hosted Service Academy Day event for Missouri students and families.
“One of the greatest privileges of serving in Congress is the opportunity to nominate outstanding young men and women to our nation’s military service academies”
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Rep. Burlison Releases Statement on the Line of Duty Deaths of Christian County Deputies
Mourned the line-of-duty deaths of two Christian County deputies.
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Rep. Eric Burlison Leads Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case Defending a Uniform Federal Election Day
Led amicus brief to Supreme Court defending uniform federal Election Day requirement.
“Congress has explicit constitutional authority to set the time of federal elections, and that authority cannot be overridden by individual states”
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Burlison Welcomes Army Corps Workshops to Help Table Rock Lake Landowners Resolve Boundary Issues
Welcomed Army Corps workshops to resolve Table Rock Lake boundary disputes.
“For landowners around Table Rock Lake who acted in good faith, the uncertainty and inconsistent enforcement have caused real stress”
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Burlison Introduces Bill to Expand Counter-Drone Authority for State and Local Law Enforcement
Introduced Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act to authorize law enforcement counter-drone systems.
“Local law enforcement is often the first to confront these threats, but current law limits their ability to respond. This bill closes that gap while maintaining strong privacy and civil liberties protections.”
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Rep. Burlison’s Smart Space Act Advances Out of Committee
Smart Space Act advanced from committee to reduce federal real estate waste and costs.
“Washington has grown far too comfortable wasting other people’s money”
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Burlison, Freedom Caucus Board Urge President Trump to Continue Federal Immigration Enforcement
Urged President Trump to maintain immigration enforcement and end sanctuary city funding.
“All Americans have the right to protest – including their right to speech and to bear arms consistent with our laws – but there is no right to thwart federal, state, or local law enforcement and the state of order among our citizens.”
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Burlison to Host IRS and SBA Assistance Week Throughout Missouri’s 7th District
Announced IRS and SBA assistance week for constituents across district.
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Burlison Opens Hearing on Saving the American Dream Through Housing Affordability
Held hearing on housing affordability, citing regulations and immigration as barriers.
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Burlison Sends Letter to ATF Director Daniel Driscoll Demanding Immediate Corrective Action
Sent letter to ATF director demanding corrective action on National Firearms Act reforms implementation.
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Burlison Announces Hearing on Making Housing More Affordable
Announced hearing on housing affordability and federal regulatory barriers to homeownership.
“The median age of a first-time homebuyer in the United States is now 40 years old, the highest on record. Years of Democratic leadership failures imposed burdensome federal regulations, constrained housing supply, and drove up costs.”
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Rep. Burlison Hosts Telephone Town Hall with Missouri Constituents
Hosted telephone town hall with Missouri constituents on legislative priorities.
“The average annual premium for family insurance (in 2000) was around $6,000. Today, that cost is $27,000. This is why people can’t afford to buy a home. If health care had followed normal inflation, families would be paying about $11,000 instead. That extra $16,000 is what’s crushing affordability.”
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Burlison, Schmitt Welcome Administrative Action to Rein in Corps Enforcement at Table Rock Lake
Welcomed Trump administration action addressing Army Corps of Engineers enforcement at Table Rock Lake.
“The Trump administration is taking proactive, decisive steps to ensure that these unreasonable interpretations come to an end”
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