Eric Burlison
U.S. House · MO-7 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · MO-7
Biography
Overview
Eric Burlison is a Republican U.S. Representative from Missouri's 7th congressional district, serving since 2023. Born October 2, 1976, he previously served in the Missouri House (2009-2016) and Missouri Senate (2018-2022). He holds degrees in philosophy and business administration from Southwest Missouri State University and worked as a software engineer and business analyst before his election to Congress. He is a member of the Freedom Caucus.
Career
In the Missouri House, Burlison helped Missouri join the Health Care Compact (2011) and passed a bill improving educational services access for children with dyslexia (2014). He sponsored legislation eliminating conceal and carry requirements for firearms in Missouri (2016). In Congress, he has been active on government efficiency issues as a member of the new House Department of Government Efficiency Committee and has introduced legislation on diverse topics from health savings accounts to UFO investigation.
Prior political experience
In 2022, Burlison won Missouri's 7th congressional district race with 70.9% of the vote against Democratic nominee Kristen Radaker-Sheafer, who received 26.9%. His term began January 3, 2023. He was reelected for a second term in 2024.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House MO-7 | 2025–present | In progress | Eric Burlison | — |
| 1st | U.S. House MO-7 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | — | Eric Burlison |
Committee assignments
- Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory AffairsHouseChairman· 2025–present
- Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government InnovationHouse· 2025–present
- Delivering on Government EfficiencyHouse· 2025–present
- Water Resources and EnvironmentHouse· 2025–present
- Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous MaterialsHouse· 2025–present
- Highways and TransitHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8324
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitations on contributions to health savings accounts, to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency, and for other purposes.
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7525
Counter Drone State and Local Defender Act
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7388
Smart Space Act of 2026
Feb 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6734
Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act
Dec 16, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6023
Government Shutdown Efficiency Act
Nov 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5135
Train Crew Choice Act
Sep 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4756
Freights First Act
Jul 25, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4123
FIT Procurement Act
Jun 25, 2025REPORTED - H.R. 3949
Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act
Jun 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3905
Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act
Jun 11, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8408
To require the reduction of the reliance and expenditures of the Federal Government on legacy information technology systems, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8341
DEPORT Act of 2026
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8206
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Apr 6, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8151
Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act
Mar 27, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7678
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7651
Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Feb 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7300
Make Elections Great Again Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6278
Charlie Kirk Congressional Gold Medal Act
Nov 21, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6191
No Taxpayer Funded Abortion Travel for Illegal Aliens Act
Nov 20, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5874
Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
Oct 31, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House MO-7 | Pending | 71.56% |
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