U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Springfield)
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Rep. Burlison urges donors to withdraw support from Columbia University over antisemitism concerns
On April 26, 2024, Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) led a letter urging donors to withdraw support from Columbia University until substantial changes are implemented, beginning with the resignation of President Minouche Shafik.
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Rep. Burlison introduces resolution against FRA's train crew size rule
WASHINGTON—Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to nullify the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Train Crew Size Safety Requirements Final Rule. This rule mandates that all freight rails must have a two-person crew at all times. A 2015 study found there is no safety difference "whether there is one qualified person or two qualified persons manning a train," making this rule unnecessary. Furthermore, the only entity this benefits is unions, not consumers or owners of these small businesses.
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Rep. Burlison introduces bill addressing USACE regulations at Table Rock Lake
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced the Table Rock Lake Property Protection Act to address regulations enforced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that affect local residents.
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Rep. Burlison leads call for UAP investigation subcommittee
Today, Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) led a bipartisan letter to Speaker Johnson requesting the establishment of a select subcommittee under the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability to investigate the Federal Government’s response to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP).
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Rep. Burlison Introduces Undoing Nationwide Programs and Limiting Unnecessary Grants for Electric Vehicles (UNPLUG EVs) Act
WASHINGTON- Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) and Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY-At Large) have introduced the Undoing Nationwide Programs and Limiting Unnecessary Grants for Electric Vehicles (UNPLUG EVs) Act. The purpose of this act is to rescind funding for the two electric vehicle charging station grants in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.In explaining the rationale behind the act, Rep. Burlison stated, "The federal government's role isn't to subsidize the electric vehicle industry, especially when doing so raises energy prices for Americans, makes our grid...
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Rep. Burlinson Introduces the Banning EPA's Encroachment of Facilities (BEEF) Act
WASHINGTON- Representatives Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) and Ron Estes (R-KS-04) have introduced the Banning EPA's Encroachment of Facilities (BEEF) Act, a bill aimed at protecting small family-owned meat and poultry processors from new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. The proposed rule, titled "Clean Water Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Meat and Poultry Products Point source category," would expand regulations and impose burdensome testing requirements on these businesses.According to Rep. Burlison, the new EPA regulation is not only...
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Rep. Burlison leads Pro-Life letter to Speaker Johnson
On January 19, 2024, Representative Burlison and a group of lawmakers sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson expressing their concerns about the Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations Bill. The letter urged Speaker Johnson to include language in the bill that unequivocally prohibits the use of taxpayer funds for service members to travel to obtain an abortion.The lawmakers voiced their opposition to the Biden Administration's attempt to incorporate abortion policies into various sectors of the government, including the military. They highlighted the DoD's memorandum,...
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Rep. Burlison Introduces the Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act
Congressman Eric Burlison of Missouri, along with Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer, has introduced the Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act. This new legislation seeks to address the issue of environmental activist groups using litigation to delay crucial projects. The act proposes setting a deadline of 60 days for entities to file a suit challenging the issuance of a permit for the discharge of dredged or fill material. The aim is to provide certainty to agencies and communities, facilitating faster authorizations and spurring...