SW Missouri News

Rep. Eric Burlison, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Missouri’s 7th district, has recently shared his views on various political issues through social media posts. These tweets reflect his stance on fiscal policy and healthcare reform.

On May 15, 2025, Rep. Burlison expressed support for former President Trump's tax cuts, stating that they "empower people, not bureaucrats." He criticized the government's COVID-19 relief spending and what he described as "Congress’s spineless spending," warning that it could lead to a debt crisis threatening the value of the dollar. The full post can be viewed here.

Later that day, Burlison addressed healthcare reform by advocating for changes to Medicaid as a means to oppose Obamacare. His succinct statement was posted on May 15, 2025: "Reforming Medicaid is a stand against Obamacare." The tweet is available here.

On May 16, 2025, Burlison criticized what he perceives as a lack of courage within Congress with another brief comment: "The machine rewards spinelessness, and Congress is happy to graze." This remark can be accessed here.

Eric Burlison has been serving in Congress since replacing Billy Long in 2023. Before this role, he served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017 and in the Missouri Senate from 2019 to 2023. Born in Springfield in 1976 and currently residing in Ozark, Burlison holds degrees from Missouri State University.