Press Releases

Rep. Eric Burlison’s Smart Space Act Passes House to Address Waste in Federal Buildings

March 24, 2026

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7388, the Smart Space Act of 2026, legislation introduced by Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07) to address taxpayer dollars being spent on underused federal office space.

Burlison Encourages Missouri Students to Enter Congressional Art Competition

March 24, 2026

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WASHINGTON — Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) today announced that his office is accepting submissions for the annual Congressional Art Competition, which is open to high school students in Missouri’s 7th Congressional District.

Burlison Invites Missouri Students to Explore Service Academy Opportunities at Joplin Event

March 6, 2026

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Representatives from the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the U.S. Naval Academy will be in attendance, along with staff from Congressman Burlison’s office, to answer questions and outline admissions and nomination requirements.

Rep. Burlison Releases Statement on the Line of Duty Deaths of Christian County Deputies

February 24, 2026

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The incident began during a traffic stop in Christian County and escalated into a deadly manhunt.

Burlison Welcomes Army Corps Workshops to Help Table Rock Lake Landowners Resolve Boundary Issues

February 13, 2026

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Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) today welcomed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' announcement of a series of in-person workshops to help Table Rock Lake landowners identify and resolve long-standing boundary disputes on federal land.

Rep. Eric Burlison Leads Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case Defending a Uniform Federal Election Day

February 13, 2026

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WASHINGTON — Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07) announced he is leading an amicus curiae brief, filed in partnership with the American Center for Law and Justice, to the United States Supreme Court in Watson v. Republican National Committee, urging the court to affirm federal law requiring a single, uniform day for federal elections.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the case on March 23, 2026.

Burlison Introduces Bill to Expand Counter-Drone Authority for State and Local Law Enforcement

February 12, 2026

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The Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act would authorize state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement to deploy counter-drone systems at high-risk facilities and major public events.

Rep. Burlison’s Smart Space Act Advances Out of Committee

February 12, 2026

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The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced H.R. 7388, the Smart Space Act of 2026, legislation introduced by Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) aimed at reducing waste in the federal government’s real-estate portfolio.

Burlison to Host IRS and SBA Assistance Week Throughout Missouri’s 7th District

January 28, 2026

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WASHINGTON — The office of Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) will host an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Small Business Administration (SBA) Assistance Week from Feb. 23 through Feb. 27, with in-person sessions held daily from noon to 3:00 p.m. Central Time at five locations across Missouri’s 7th Congressional District. No appointment is necessary.

Burlison, Freedom Caucus Board Urge President Trump to Continue Federal Immigration Enforcement

January 28, 2026

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Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO) and the other members of the House Freedom Caucus (HFC) Board of Directors sent a letter to President Trump, urging him to maintain Operation Metro Surge and nationwide efforts to enforce federal immigration law.