Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) is pleased to announce David Grusch, a decorated former U.S. Air Force officer and senior civilian intelligence official, as a Special Advisor. Grusch, recognized for his previous sworn testimony before House Oversight & Accountability Committee about the federal government’s Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) activities, will contribute his expertise to Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform reported favorably H.R. 2174, the Paycheck Protection Act, to ensure federal employees control their own money by ending automatic paycheck deductions for union dues, fees, and political contributions.
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) announced a hearing titled “America’s AI Moonshot: The Economics of AI, Data Centers, and Power Consumption.” The subcommittee hearing will examine the global state of play in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the energy and data center infrastructure necessary to support this technology, and how securing and strengthening America’s lead in AI is key to maintaining national security and economic prosperity for all Americans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced the Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025 to restore integrity to America’s welfare system and empower able-bodied individuals to reenter the workforce.
“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.”
WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) announced the Subcommittee’s first hearing of the 119th Congress, titled “Leading the Charge: Opportunities to Strengthen America’s Energy Reliability.” As the demand for electricity and American energy continues to grow, providers must have the resources and technologies needed to keep pace.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) and Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY-At Large) reintroduced the Undoing Nationwide Programs and Limiting Unnecessary Grants for Electric Vehicles (UNPLUG EVs) Act to rescind funding for EV charging stations appropriated in Joe Biden's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to ensure Americans are not subsidizing another government-mandated environmental scam.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) reintroduced the Achieving Choice in Education Act, a bill to expand educational opportunities and provide families with greater tax-advantaged flexibility.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Eric Burlison introduced the Life at Conception Act, to affirm 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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform today announced that Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) has been named Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs.
Springfield, MO — Congressman Eric Burlison’s office invites constituents and small business owners to the Burlison Tax and Small Business Event on February 5, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Springfield-Greene County Library Center (4653 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65810).