Springfield Standard

Eric Burlison, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Missouri's 7th district, shared his views on social media regarding immigration and national priorities. Having served in Congress since 2023, Burlison succeeded Billy Long and previously held positions in the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate. His recent tweets reflect his stance on key issues facing the nation.

On July 10, 2025, at 14:06 UTC, Burlison tweeted about prioritizing employment for Americans over discussing amnesty for undocumented immigrants. He stated: "Let’s get every able-bodied American off the couch and back to work before even mentioning amnesty."

Later that day at 15:00 UTC, he criticized Democratic policies towards illegal immigration while expressing concern about urban decay. In his words: "Democrats coddle illegal aliens while American cities rot. Secure our streets. America FIRST."

At 15:50 UTC on the same day, Burlison contrasted Democratic support for open borders with former President Trump's policies aimed at benefiting middle-class Americans. He commented: "While Democrats fight for open borders and illegal aliens, President Trump is fighting for you. The OBBB is a win for the middle class and taxpayers across America."

Eric Burlison was born in Springfield, Missouri in 1976 and currently resides in Ozark. He graduated from Missouri State University with degrees obtained in 2000 and again in 2002.