Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, the FIT Procurement Act. Hardworking taxpayers expect the Federal Government to be a responsible steward of their hard-earned dollars. They make tough financial decisions every day, and they rightly expect Washington to exercise the same discipline and restraint. Too often, however, our Federal procurement system does the opposite. It rewards inefficiency, layers on unnecessary administrative burdens, and slows down agency operations, all at the expense of the taxpayer.
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Eric Burlison
Representative · Missouri · Republican
Eric Burlison
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Recent comments in the House
Madam Speaker, I support this bill, H.R. 2069, the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025, which requires Federal agencies to report complete and accurate information to USAspending.gov. The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, as later amended by the DATA Act of 2014, established USAspending.gov, a public database of all government spending. It is critical that government spending is transparent to the American people so that they can be assured that agencies are appropriately using their hard-earned tax dollars. Transparency is fundamental in building trust in government.
Madam Speaker, relocating Federal employees who receive assignments to change official duty stations is a costly and bureaucratic process. According to the General Services Administration, which manages such relocations, in fiscal year 2024, the cost for employee relocation across agencies ranged from $11,000 to a staggering $143,000 per employee. This high cost contrasts with the private sector, where relocation costs are considerably less. In fact, current law and regulations require seven categories of mandatory relocation entitlements and another six discretionary.
Biography
Eric Burlison, a former software consultant and small business owner, was elected as the U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 7th congressional district in 2022. Burlison prioritizes Second Amendment rights, regulatory reform, and fiscal conservatism. He has introduced legislation to reduce federal gun restrictions and serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Burlison approaches his work with a focus on limited government and responsiveness to the concerns of southwest Missouri residents.
Education
- M.B.A., Missouri State University, Springfield, MO2002
- B.A. in Philosophy, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO2000
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2023-PresentRepresenting Missouri's 7th district
Member, Missouri Senate
2019–23Member, Missouri House of Representatives
2009–17Software Engineer/business Analyst, Coxhealth
Investment Advisor, Wealthcare, Llc
Tax Consultant, American Tax Strategies, Llc
Process Architect, Cerner, Inc.
Policy Focus
Government Operations and Politics16%
Energy11%
Taxation11%
Transportation and Public Works9%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Eric Burlison's record in Congress.
Second Amendment Advocacy
Sponsored legislation in Missouri to expand concealed carry rights and reduce restrictions on gun ownership.
Telehealth Expansion
Supported measures to increase access to telemedicine services for rural and underserved communities in Missouri.
Tax Relief Legislation
Championed bills lowering state income taxes for Missouri residents during his tenure in the Missouri Senate.
Government Transparency
Sponsored the Missouri First Amendment Defense Act to protect free speech and religious liberty in public institutions.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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