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Welcome back to the Burlison Brief!
In this edition, I'll cover:
1) Oversight Subcommittee Roundtable Confronts America’s Fiscal Crisis
2) Oversight Subcommittee Hearing on ATF Accountability and the Second Amendment
3) Fresh Freedom Episode 69 with Mark Meadows
4) Woke Science: Investigating Bias at the National Academies
5) Homeownership: My Bill to Unlock the American Dream
6) Service Academy Nominations Open
7) President Trump Delivers Historic UAP Disclosure
8) Constituent and Organization Meetings
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Oversight Subcommittee Roundtable Confronts America’s Fiscal Crisis
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On Thursday, I chaired a roundtable in the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs focused on reducing America’s national debt by rooting out federal waste, fraud, abuse, and overregulation. During the discussion, I highlighted how Washington’s reckless spending has pushed the national debt well beyond sustainable levels, driving up interest rates, increasing everyday costs for families, and threatening America’s long-term economic and national security.
Click here to watch the full roundtable and the image below to watch my opening remarks.
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Oversight Subcommittee Hearing on ATF Accountability
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On Thursday, the House Oversight Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement held a hearing examining the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) compliance with the Tiahrt Amendment and recent firearm related regulations. I discussed the importance of protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners and raised concerns about major regulatory changes made by unelected federal officials rather than Congress.
I questioned ATF leadership about several recent rules, including regulations involving pistol braces, bump stocks, frames and receivers, and firearm businesses. I also pressed the agency on delays tied to suppressor and short barrel registration applications following recent congressional changes. Congressional oversight of federal agencies remains critical to protecting constitutional rights and ensuring accountability in Washington.
Click the image below to watch my line of questioning.
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Fresh Freedom Episode 69 with Mark Meadows
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This week on Fresh Freedom, we welcomed former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows for a candid conversation on healthcare reform, the Freedom Caucus, and the fight against woke institutions in Washington. We discussed why Republicans need a bold healthcare agenda focused on affordability and transparency instead of more bureaucracy and government control. He also shared what it was like working alongside President Trump in the White House.
Click the graphic below to watch Episode 69.
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Woke Science: Investigating Bias at the National Academies
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I recently led a letter with 10 House colleagues requesting an investigation into federal funding awarded to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). My letter raises concerns that taxpayer-funded research is being used to shape political and legal outcomes rather than provide independent scientific analysis. We also highlighted concerns about peer-review standards, conflicts of interest, and the use of climate-related research in ongoing litigation and regulatory policy. According to NASEM’s own funding documents, the Department of Transportation provided approximately $84 million in contracts or grants to NASEM in 2024.
Click the graphic below to read more about the investigation.
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Homeownership: My Bill to Unlock the American Dream
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On Tuesday, I introduced the Make the American Dream Real Again Act to help more Americans achieve homeownership, as skyrocketing home prices and high interest rates have pushed the dream further out of reach. My bill would create a simple, market-driven incentive that allows a home seller to redirect the capital gains taxes owed on the sale of their home to help a first-time buyer cover a down payment or closing costs. In return, the seller would receive a tax credit equal to the amount contributed, reducing their tax burden while opening more homes to younger families and first-time buyers.
Click the graphic below to hear me discuss the bill on the Marc Cox Show.
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Service Academy Nominations Open
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High school and college students in Missouri’s Seventh District who are interested in serving our country through one of the U.S. service academies can now apply for a congressional nomination through my office. Members of Congress may nominate candidates to the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Attending a service academy carries a minimum five-year military service commitment after graduation. Applications for this cycle are due Oct. 13, 2026.
Click the graphic below to learn more and apply.
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President Trump Delivers Historic UAP Disclosure
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The Trump administration recently released the first wave of new Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) files to the American people, marking a major step forward for transparency and government accountability. For years, Americans were told there was “nothing to see” regarding UAP. President Trump is proving otherwise.
Trump is the disclosure president, and I look forward to continuing to work with his administration to push for the transparency and answers the American people deserve.
Click the image below to hear me discuss the new disclosure on NewsNation.
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Constituent and Organization Meetings
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Missouri Farm Bureau Leadership
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National Association of Music Merchants
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Superior Industrial Solutions
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Convenience Distribution Association
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Need Help with a Federal Agency?
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If you are having a problem getting a timely answer from a federal agency or feel like you've been treated unfairly, my office may be able to help.
My office helps constituents with issues involving the VA, the IRS, Social Security, the State Department, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and other federal agencies.
Click the button below to learn more and submit a request for help with a federal agency.
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As constituents of Missouri's 7th Congressional District, you may request tickets and tours for the White House and U.S. Capitol. Tickets are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis so get your tickets in early!
Use the button below to request tours and tickets!
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Are you or someone you know interested in a career in public service? We have opportunities in my Joplin, Springfield, and Washington offices. Click the button below to learn more about our internship program and apply today!
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And that's it for the Burlison Brief!
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Best,
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Rep. Eric Burlison
Member of Congress
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