Bills Introduced
Below is a comprehensive list of all the bills introduced by Representative Eric Burlison during his time in the United States Congress. Each bill reflects his legislative priorities and areas of focus while serving his constituents. This list includes bill titles, summaries, and dates of introduction. It is intended to provide transparency and an accessible overview of his work in Congress. Whether you’re a constituent or simply interested in Rep. Burlison’s legislative efforts, this resource offers a direct look at the policies he has championed.
- H.R. 3949 - Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act
H.R. 3949 -Introduced: 06/12/2025
In 2006, Congress authorized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) to identify and regulate high-risk chemical facilities. However, when setting the threshold for regulation, DHS arbitrarily chose a limit of 60,000 pounds for propane—creating an unnecessary and costly burden for propane retailers and users across the country.
The Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act exempts propane tanks with a capacity of up to 126,000 pounds from these burdensome federal regulations.
"This is a classic case of Washington overreach,” said Representative Burlison. “Small propane businesses in Southwest Missouri and across the country are forced to pass those costs on to American families. These regulations are wasteful, time consuming, and costly. My bill puts policy back in line with reality."
- H.R. 3905 - Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act
H.R. 3905 - Introduced: 06/11/2025
In 1972, the Clean Water Act (CWA), was passed into law and included section 404, which established a program that regulates the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States.
In recent history, environmental groups sued when a section 404 permit was provided to applicants, attempting to either delay or halt the project. Some of these lawsuits are brought well after a project is underway, causing industry to lose valuable resources and time in getting these projects completed.
The Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act will put a limit of 60 days to challenge the issuance of a permit in the courts after the authorization has been provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
“For far too long, environmental activist groups have used litigation to stall crucial projects. The Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act will provide certainty to agencies and communities in order to facilitate speedy authorizations, spur infrastructure development, and safeguard against endless lawsuits which stall crucial projects,” said Rep. Burlison.
- H.R. 3751 - Reliable Grid Act
H.R. 3751 - Introduced: 06/05/25
The Reliable Grid Act seeks to protect the nation’s electrical grid by preventing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations from undermining energy reliability. The legislation prohibits the EPA Administrator from implementing rules that limit power plant operations or reduce dispatchable power capacity unless the agency can demonstrate that such regulations will not jeopardize grid reliability or security.
“The grid is on the brink because of years of reckless Democrat policies that shut down reliable energy in the name of climate extremism,” said Rep. Burlison. “From the Obama-era Clean Power Plan to Biden’s absurd 90% carbon-capture rule, these policies were designed to shut down affordable, reliable energy. My Reliable Grid Act puts an end to this madness and stops future radical EPA tyrants from destroying our energy infrastructure.”
- H.R. 2409 - Guidance Clarity Act
H.R. 2409 - Introduced: 03/28/25
Federal agencies often issue guidance documents to help explain rules and regulations. However, many businesses and individuals mistakenly believe that this guidance carries the weight of law – leading to unnecessary compliance burdens, fear of penalties, and added costs. The Guidance Clarity Act ensures that federal agencies clearly state that their guidance is just advice and not legally binding.
The bill requires that any guidance document from a federal agency prominently include a statement that it does not have the force of law and is not legally binding on the public, and a clarification that the document is only meant to explain existing laws or agency policies—not create new ones.
"Unelected bureaucrats have abused guidance documents to impose backdoor regulations without following the formal rulemaking process,” said Congressman Burlison. They create confusion to intimidate businesses into thinking suggestions on how to comply with federal regulations are themselves legal requirements. The Guidance Clarity Act will put a stop to this deception and make sure every American knows the difference between actual law and bureaucratic overreach."
- H.R. 2174 - Paycheck Protection Act
H.R. 2174 - Introduced: 04/28/23
The Paycheck Protection Act, ensures federal employees control their own money by ending automatic paycheck deductions for union dues, fees, and political contributions.
“The government takes money from federal workers' paychecks for union dues, even if the workers disagree with how the money’s used, and the taxpayers are on the hook for the administrative costs,” said Rep. Burlison. “If someone wants to pay union dues, they can do so directly.”
The bill amends Title 5 and Title 39 of the U.S. Code to prohibit federal agencies and the U.S. Postal Service from deducting labor union dues, fees, or political contributions from employees' wages. Instead, federal workers would make those payments voluntarily.
- H.R. 1452 - Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act
H.R. 1452 - Introduced: 02/21/25
Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act aims to give Americans opportunities for growth and self-dependance by reforming broken welfare programs that provide direct financial incentives for Americans to fail. This bill caps assistance for able-bodied food stamp enrollees at 5 years, eliminates geographic waivers states regularly use to skirt work requirements, expands work requirements to parents on food stamps with children over the age of 6, and raises the current age limit exception for food stamp benefit eligibility to 65.
“The best anti-poverty program is a job,” said Rep. Burlison. “For too long, millions of able-bodied adults have been trapped in a cycle of government dependency with no incentive to work. Hardworking taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize benefits for those who are fully capable of providing for themselves.”
- H.R. 1052 - UNPLUG EVs Act
H.R. 1052 - Introduced: 02/11/25
The Undoing Nationwide Programs and Limiting Unnecessary Grants for Electric Vehicles (UNPLUG EVs) Act rescinds funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations appropriated in Joe Biden's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to ensure Americans are not subsidizing another government-mandated environmental scam.
The UNPLUG EVs Act aligns with recent actions by the Trump administration to suspend the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, a failed $5 billion initiative aimed at installing EV charging stations across the country.
“Americans deserve the freedom to choose the vehicles they drive without government interference,” said Rep. Burlison. “These subsidies raise energy costs, weaken our power grid, and deepen reliance on Communist China’s EV supply chain—all on the taxpayers’ dime.”
- H.R 750 - ACE Act
H.R 750 - Introduced: 01/28/25
The Achieving Choice in Education (ACE) Act aims to bolster educational choices for American families and addresses growing concerns among parents about the ideological influences in public education and the economic barriers to alternative schooling options.
Key provisions of the ACE Act include:
- Doubling the allowable level of tax-exempt 529 account distributions for qualified educational expenses to $20,000 per taxable year.
- Gift tax exclusions up to $20,000 per year for contributions to 529 accounts.
- Adjusted federal tax exemption on municipal bonds based on state school choice laws, incentivizing states to adopt such measures.
“Across the country, and especially in Southwest Missouri, school choice is already benefiting many of our nation’s young children,” said Rep. Burlison. "Through 529 education saving accounts, families are freed from the arbitrary link between where they live and which school their child can attend.”
- H.R. 722 - Life at Conception Act
H.R. 722 - Introduced: 01/24/25
The Life at Conception Act, affirms the fundamental right to life for every human being, born and unborn. This landmark legislation declares that unborn children are “persons” under the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, allowing their right to life to be legally recognized and protected.
“Every life is a sacred gift from God, deserving of dignity and protection from the moment of conception,” said Congressman Burlison. “The Life at Conception Act uses Congress’ constitutional authority to define personhood, fulfilling our moral and legal obligation to safeguard the lives of the unborn."
- H.R.335 - Repeal the NFA Act
H.R.335 - Introduced: 01/07/25
For decades, unelected bureaucrats have weaponized the National Firearms Act to impose unconstitutional regulations on gun owners without congressional approval. Under the last administration, the ATF published a rule to reclassify firearms with pistol braces as short-barrel rifles (SBR), transforming millions of law-abiding Americans into felons unless they submit to the NFA’s oppressive tax and registration scheme. Despite rulings from three federal courts blocking the rule, the ATF is still claiming all braced pistols are SBRs and therefore subject to NFA.
This bill fully repeals the NFA and ensures that millions of law-abiding gun owners are no longer subject to the tyranny of federal agents attempting to deprive them of their God-given rights.
“The federal government has manipulated the National Firearms Act for nearly a century to strip Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens,” said Rep. Burlioson. “Unelected bureaucrats at the ATF have weaponized the NFA as a tool to criminalize millions of responsible gun owners. The recent pistol brace rule is the latest example of their audacious disregard for the Constitution.
- H.R. 221 - Abolish the ATF Act
H.R. 221 - Introduced: 01/07/25
From its unconstitutional rulings on pistol braces to its harassment of gun store owners through vague and arbitrary compliance demands, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has repeatedly betrayed the trust of the American people. The tragedies of Waco, Ruby Ridge, and Operation Fast and Furious aren’t outliers—they are the inevitable result of an agency whose very purpose is to erode the Second Amendment under the guise of enforcement.
The Abolish the ATF Act deletes this agency in its entirety.
“The ATF is emblematic of the deep-state bureaucracy that believes it can infringe on constitutional liberties without consequence,” said Rep. Burlison. “If this agency cannot uphold its duty to serve the people within the framework of the Constitution, it has no place in our government.”
- H.Res.15 - Rescinding the Subpoenas Issued by the January 6th Select Committee
H.Res.15 - Introduced: 01/06/25
This resolution seeks to rescind the subpoenas issued by the illegitimate January 6th Committee targeting Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro. The resolution also seeks to withdraw contempt of Congress recommendations against these individuals and demands the Speaker of the House notify the Department of Justice of these actions.
“It is long overdue for Congress to reverse the disgraceful overreach of the illegitimate January 6th Committee,” said Rep. Burlison. “This committee was a sham from day one, built on a foundation of partisanship and propaganda. Their aim was clear: to vilify President Trump and punish anyone who dared to stand by him.”