SW Missouri News

Eric Burlison, representing Missouri's 7th District in the U.S. Congress since 2023, is vocal about various issues prevailing in the country. He has previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives and State Senate. His social media presence provides insight into his perspectives and recent activities.

On April 29, 2025, Burlison expressed dissatisfaction with current policy directions, emphasizing the need for legislative action. He stated, "The American people are sick of the status quo. Congress needs to codify the Trump EOs." This tweet reflects his stance on cementing the Trump administration's executive orders into law.

Later on the same day, Burlison addressed the urgent issue of storm-induced power outages in southwest Missouri. He communicated his engagement with local electric cooperatives to expedite support, saying, "I met with the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives today to ask for urgent help with the widespread outages after the storms in southwest Missouri. They’re rushing in support to get the lights back on. Always fighting for you." This highlights his proactive measures in tackling local crises.

On April 30, 2025, Burlison discussed the effectiveness of certain immigration policies, citing substantial decreases in unlawful activities at the border. He mentioned, "Those methods resulted in a 95% decrease in border crossings, a 99% decrease in illegal alien 'gotaways,' and the deportation of over 100,000 criminal aliens." This tweet underscores his support for stringent immigration enforcement strategies.

Burlison, 46, hails from Springfield, Missouri, and resides in Ozark. He is an alumnus of Missouri State University, completing his undergraduate studies in 2000 and furthering his education with an additional degree in 2002.