Eric Burlison

Republican Representative of Missouri's 7th district

  • Representative

    Missouri, district 7

    January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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Congresses Served

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House Terms

October 2, 1976 (48 years old)

Birthday

  • Served as U.S. Representative from Missouri’s 7th congressional district since 2023
  • Previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2009 to 2016 and in the Missouri Senate from 2018 to 2023
  • Graduated from Parkview High School in 1995 and received a BA in philosophy and an MBA from Southwest Missouri State University
  • Worked as a software engineer and business analyst before entering politics
  • Member of several organizations including Freedom of Road Riders, Missouri Right to Life, National Rifle Association of America, and the Missouri Chamber of Commerce
  • Chaired the House Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing and was vice chair of the House Special Committee on Health Insurance during his time in the Missouri House
  • Sponsored legislation related to joining the Health Care Compact, improving access to educational services for children with dyslexia, and eliminating conceal and carry requirements in Missouri
  • Held committee assignments in the Missouri Senate including Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment, and others
  • Criticized DirectTV for removing Newsmax TV from its listings in a speech on the House floor
  • Voted against a House Resolution condemning the abduction and transfer of children from Ukraine to Russia
  • Supported the removal of U.S. troops from Syria and provided support to Israel following a Hamas attack
  • Voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
  • Member of the Freedom Caucus and has shown interest in investigating Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs)
  • Holds committee assignments in the 118th Congress related to Education and the Workforce, Oversight and Accountability, and Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Lives outside Springfield, Missouri with his wife and two daughters, attends Destiny Church, and is involved in various community and religious organizations
  • Named Big Brother of the Year in 2005 and serves on the board of organizations supporting battered and abused women
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