Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) praised the inclusion of major conservative reforms in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation includes provisions that reflect key priorities from Burlison’s Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act and UNPLUG EVs Act.
“This bill is a victory for the American people,” said Rep. Burlison. “We are restoring work as the foundation of public assistance and ending taxpayer handouts that prop up failed climate schemes.”
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) reintroduced the Freights First Act, legislation to reduce rail congestion near critical supply-chain hubs by prioritizing freight movement over passenger service within key logistics corridors.
Currently, under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 24308(c)), Amtrak enjoys statutory preference over freight railroads on shared tracks. This rule often creates unnecessary bottlenecks near ports and major rail yards.
WASHINGTON – Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.), and Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) applauded President Trump’s new Action Plan to cement U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) and usher in a new golden age of American AI innovation.
WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs today held a hearing titled “The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future.” During the hearing, members heard from witnesses about the advent of small and micro modular nuclear reactors and how their development and deployment will advance the use of safe, clean and reliable nuclear energy in the United States. Members emphasized the importance of expanding nuclear energy because of its efficiency and low cost compared to other energy sources.
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing on “The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Burlison highlighted President Trump’s actions to boost American energy production and Congressional action to reinvigorate the nuclear industry. Subcommittee Chairman Burlison also noted the efficiency and cost of nuclear energy emphasized the importance discovering new pathways to solving domestic energy challenges.
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) today announced a hearing titled “The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future.” The hearing will examine advancements made in nuclear power technology and the importance of making small and micro modular reactors (SMRs and MMRs) commercially viable and available. Members will also evaluate supply chain challenges that limit access to nuclear fuel and discuss what Congress can do to grow and strengthen American energy.
Washington, D.C. — The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, which includes the Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act, introduced by Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07). The bill now heads to the House floor for consideration.
The Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act establishes a firm 60-day deadline for filing lawsuits that challenge permits issued under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for the discharge of dredged or fill material.
Washington, D.C. — Representatives Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) have introduced the bipartisan Federal Improvement in Technology (FIT) Procurement Act to modernize how the federal government purchases technology. By streamlining the procurement process, the bill is projected to save taxpayers millions of dollars annually and improve government efficiency.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) reintroduced the Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act to exempt propane tanks with a capacity of up to 126,000 pounds from burdensome federal regulations.
Washington, D.C.– The Congressional Sports for Charity Foundation announced this morning that the 2025 Congressional Baseball Game has raised over $2.75 million for local DMV charities and sold more than 30,000 tickets—shattering the previous attendance and fundraising records set in 2024 and marking the most successful Congressional Baseball Game to date.