Rep. Eric Burlison, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 7th district, has been vocal about his legislative priorities through a series of tweets posted on February 4, 2025. Known for his conservative stance, Rep. Burlison has expressed strong opinions on government spending and federal agencies.
In a tweet dated February 4, 2025, at 18:35:29 UTC, Rep. Burlison declared his support for H.R. 221, stating it will “ABOLISH THE ATF.”
Later that day at 19:56:27 UTC, he reiterated his commitment to fiscal responsibility by emphasizing the need to cut wasteful spending in the budget. He stated that “Congress is struggling to return to pre-COVID spending levels—levels that still wouldn’t balance the budget.” He further criticized what he termed as “the Swamp,” suggesting it has no desire to halt excessive expenditure.
In another post on February 4, 2025, at 20:13:51 UTC, Rep. Burlison supported a proposal to abolish another federal agency by saying “Strong list. Let’s Abolish the IRS while we’re at it, too.”
