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Welcome back to the Burlison Brief!
In this edition, I'll cover:
1) The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future
2) Burli Explains Video: The Good, The Bad, and The Road Ahead after the OBBB
3) Six Months into Trump’s Second Term: Historic Wins You Need to Know
4) Signal Sitdown: Unanswered Questions on Epstein
5) Clearing the Tracks for America’s Supply Chain: Freights First Act Reintroduced
6) Cybersecurity Subcommittee Roundtable: Artificial Intelligence in the Real World
7) Freedom Wins: How the House Freedom Caucus Delivered for Taxpayers in July 2025
8) Constituent and Organization Meetings
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The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future
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On Tuesday, I chaired a hearing in the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs titled “The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future.” This hearing highlighted President Trump’s leadership in boosting American energy production and explored Congressional actions to reinvigorate the U.S. nuclear industry.
Nuclear energy is one of the most reliable, efficient, and clean sources of power available. Revitalizing this sector is critical to achieving energy independence, lowering costs for American families, and reducing reliance on foreign adversaries for fuel and technology. Our discussion focused on cutting unnecessary regulations, accelerating innovation, and ensuring the United States leads the world in safe, advanced nuclear technology.
Click here to watch my opening statement and the image below to watch my line of questioning.
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One Big Beautiful Bill: The Good, The Bad, and The Road Ahead
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In May, I released a video explaining the reconciliation process. It’s complex on purpose. With a bill of this size, serious negotiation and compromise were inevitable.
Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been signed into law, I’m following up with a deep dive into what it means for you. In this new ‘Burli Explains’ video, I break down the major wins for taxpayers and border security, the problems with a few policies that made it into the final package, and what Congress needs to do next to continue cutting spending and tackling our national debt.
Click the image below to watch my latest ‘Burli Explains’ video.
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Six Months into Trump’s Second Term: Historic Wins You Need to Know
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President Trump promised an American comeback. Six months later, the results speak for themselves:
- Congress passed the largest tax cut in history, boosting take-home pay by up to $13,300 and ending benefits for 1.4 million illegal immigrants.
- Border security hit record lows in illegal crossings, with zero parole releases in June compared to nearly 28,000 in June 2024 under Joe Biden.
- The economy added 671,000 jobs—100% native-born—and inflation is at historic lows.
- Energy independence surged with drilling permits soaring 44% above previous years and gas prices near a 20-year low.
- Congress passed President Trump’s historic rescissions package, cutting $9 billion in wasteful spending on leftwing foreign aid and biased media funding.
- More than $7.6 trillion in new investments and trade deals with Ukraine, the UK, China, and Indonesia.
- More than 100,000 illegal alien criminals arrested, including cartel leaders designated as terrorists.
- The Supreme Court blocked activist judges from issuing nationwide injunctions, protecting Congress’s authority and preventing judicial overreach.
Click the image below to read more about President Trump’s historic wins six months into his presidency.
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Signal Sitdown: Unanswered Questions on Epstein
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I recently joined The Signal Sitdown to discuss the Epstein case and why Americans still don’t have the full truth. The DOJ and FBI’s July memo claiming there’s no “client list” and closing the door on further disclosures shocked many—including me.
This goes to the heart of a fundamental question: Does the government work for us, or do we work for the government? The Epstein case has become symbolic of the deep state cover-ups that Americans are tired of.
As a member on the House Oversight Committee, I applaud Chairman James Comer for subpoenaing Ghislaine Maxwell for an in‑prison deposition. We owe it to the American people and the victims to expose and prosecute everyone who joined Epstein in these sick crimes.
Click the image below to watch the Signal Sitdown.
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Clearing the Tracks for America’s Supply Chain: Freights First Act Reintroduced
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On Friday, I reintroduced the Freights First Act, a bill that puts American commerce ahead of outdated regulations.
Currently, under federal law, Amtrak enjoys statutory preference over freight railroads on shared tracks. This rule often creates unnecessary bottlenecks near ports and major rail yards.
The Freights First Act ends this by removing Amtrak’s track preference within 50 miles of ports and rail yards so that freight can move where it matters most. Freight rail drives hundreds of billions of dollars in economic activity and supports nearly 750,000 jobs every year.
My bill clears the tracks so America’s supply chain can keep moving at the speed of commerce.
Click the graphic below to read the full press release.
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Cybersecurity Subcommittee Roundtable: Artificial Intelligence in the Real World
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On Tuesday, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation held a roundtable to discuss how artificial intelligence is being deployed today and the security challenges that come with it. Companies like Anthropic, Knightscope, and Fiddler AI demonstrated how their technologies address real-world risks and transparency issues.
I asked Kevin Troy from Anthropic if we can approach AI threats the same way we tackled computer viruses in the 1990s—by developing tools that detect and neutralize malicious activity. He responded by noting that creating defensive AI systems is critical to staying ahead of emerging cyber threats.
Click the image below to watch the full roundtable discussion.
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How the House Freedom Caucus Delivered for Taxpayers in July 2025
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I recently co-authored an op-ed in Newsweek highlighting key victories the House Freedom Caucus secured in July. In the piece, we explain how we fought for critical spending cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and led the charge against a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by advancing strong legislation to protect financial privacy.
Click the graphic below to read the full op-ed.
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Constituent & Organization Meetings
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340B Drug Pricing Program
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Midwest Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association
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Constituents - Taney County
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Empower Abilities - Springfield, MO
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- H.R.4700 – Custom Slaughter Exemption Act – Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY)
- H.R.4668 – End Vaccine Liability Shield Act – Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
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Rep. Eric Burlison
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