Springfield Standard

Representative Eric Burlison announced that his offices will remain open to assist constituents during the current federal government shutdown. The shutdown follows a disagreement in Congress, which Burlison attributes to Senate Democrats’ refusal to negotiate on spending.

“House Republicans passed a clean continuing resolution to keep the government open,” said Rep. Burlison. “Democrats refused to negotiate in good faith and demanded $1.4 trillion in spending that includes benefits for illegal aliens, subsidies for abortion, and rolling back the taxpayer savings from rescissions we achieved this year. Their actions put partisan politics above our troops and everyday Americans, and they’re deliberately trying to undo the conservative wins we’ve fought for under President Trump.”

Burlison emphasized that despite the shutdown, essential services such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid continue to operate. He advised constituents to check the Office of Management and Budget website for updates on agency impacts.

“My offices in Washington, Springfield, and Joplin will remain open to help constituents with any federal services or questions during this period,” Burlison said.

Eric Burlison has represented Missouri’s 7th district in Congress since 2023 after succeeding Billy Long. Before serving in Congress, he was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017 and served in the Missouri Senate from 2019 to 2023. Burlison was born in Springfield, Missouri in 1976 and currently lives in Ozark.

Constituents are encouraged to contact any of Burlison’s offices directly for assistance during the shutdown.