Eric Burlison U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Eric Burlison U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Eric Burlison, who represents Missouri’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently used his social media platform to address issues related to energy innovation and healthcare policy, including pointed criticism of Democratic Party positions.
On October 2, 2025, Burlison wrote, "Missouri’s resources and President Trump’s leadership can help secure America’s position at the forefront of advanced energy. Nuclear power and data centers will drive innovation and create good-paying manufacturing jobs. Read more in my latest op-ed https://t.co/84i39YT7c2".
Later that day, he criticized Democratic lawmakers’ approach to healthcare for undocumented immigrants: "Democrats will do whatever it takes to avoid accountability for their radical agenda. The truth is simple: They will always support healthcare for illegal aliens. They are America Last. https://t.co/ZIpoIkYG0S" (October 2, 2025).
Continuing on the same theme the following day, Burlison posted: "If Democrats don't want to be seen as the party of free healthcare for illegal aliens, they should really stop handing out free healthcare for illegal aliens. https://t.co/2TvH6TgLyA" (October 3, 2025).
Burlison has served as a member of Congress since 2023 after replacing Billy Long and previously held seats in both the Missouri House of Representatives (2009-2017) and Missouri Senate (2019-2023). He was born in Springfield, Missouri in 1976 and resides in Ozark. Burlison holds two degrees from Missouri State University, completing his undergraduate studies in 2000 and further education there in 2002.
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