Burlison Briefs June 29, 2025 - Taney County Republicans

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Burlison Brief - June 29, 2025

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6/29/2025, 9:00 AM

Welcome back to the Burlison Brief!

In this edition, I'll cover:

1) Senate Byrd Bath Turns ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Into a Swampy Mess

2) DOGE Subcommittee: The Taxpayer’s Last Line of Defense Against Waste

3) Fresh Freedom Podcast Ep. 50: Chaos in the Middle East

4) Preparing for the Quantum Age: When Cryptography Breaks.

5) America Builds: Harnessing AI to Revolutionize Rail Safety and Efficiency

6) Swamp, Saucers & Tiger King: A Wild Ride on Prime Time with Alex Stein

7) Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act Advances

8) FIT Procurement Act Introduced

9) Constituent and Organization Meetings

Senate Byrd Bath Turns ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Into a Swampy Mess

The rumored Senate version of the budget bill is a gut punch to fiscal conservatives. It torches the House’s modest progress by exploding the deficit while caving on nearly every major reform, including stripping out provisions to remove silencers and short-barreled rifles from the National Firearms Act.

These pathetic revisions stem from two forces: the unelected Senate parliamentarian and moderate Republicans.

The result is a bill that keeps the green energy scam alive, waters down Medicaid reforms, weakens work requirements for welfare, and slashes health savings accounts. I strongly urge the Senate to return to the framework the House passed last month. We must demand dollar-for-dollar offsets to ensure this bill doesn’t add to our already astronomical national debt.

Click my statement below to hear me discuss the bill on The Marc Cox Show.

DOGE Subcommittee: The Taxpayer’s Last Line of Defense Against Waste

On Tuesday, the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency held a hearing titled “Locking in the DOGE Cuts: Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse for Good.” DOGE’s findings of $180 billion in wasteful spending strike a chord with the American people who want smaller government and an end to taxpayer waste.

I’m fed up with Washington throwing money away on frivolous programs while our national debt hits $37 trillion. It’s disgusting. Every wasted dollar is a debt our kids will be forced to repay.

The message is clear: Congress must cut waste and demand transparency to hold federal agencies accountable.

Click the image below to watch my line of questioning.

Fresh Freedom Podcast Ep. 50: Chaos in the Middle East

In the latest Fresh Freedom episode, I sit down with Chris Bedford, senior editor at The Blaze, to expose the insanity of decades of failed regime change and nation-building. We dissect the Iran-Israel conflict and Iran’s nuclear ambitions, advocating for a cease-fire and peace through strength instead of another endless war.

With an abundance of domestic challenges, it’s time to prioritize America and break free from the military-industrial complex.

Click the image below to watch Episode 50.

Preparing for the Quantum Age: When Cryptography Breaks.

On Tuesday, the Oversight Subcommittee on Cybersecurity held a hearing titled “Preparing for the Quantum Age: When Cryptography Breaks.”

Quantum computing is poised to reshape sectors like cybersecurity, defense, and healthcare—but the most meaningful progress is being driven by American companies. I questioned witnesses on what private innovators are actually building, how we measure success, and whether federal agencies are helping, or just getting in the way.

As this technology advances, America must continue investing in real, measurable innovation.

Click the image below to watch my full line of questioning.

America Builds: Harnessing AI to Revolutionize Rail Safety and Efficiency

On Tuesday, the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing titled “America Builds: The Role of Innovation and Technology in a Safe and Efficient Rail System.” The hearing focused on how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the rail industry—driving predictive maintenance, boosting efficiency, and enhancing safety.

Experts explained the use of “rail ghosts,” robotic devices that inspect tracks and deliver real-time data to prevent issues before they happen and stressed that AI has the potential to modernize rail infrastructure dramatically, but heavy-handed government regulations risk stifling this innovation.

Click the image below to hear my line of questioning.

Swamp, Saucers & Tiger King: A Wild Ride on Prime Time with Alex Stein

Alex Stein is genuinely one of the funniest hosts in America. From his viral city council videos to roasting members of Congress, he has a unique talent for satirizing government culture. I joined him on Thursday and even encouraged him to run for Congress. We also talked about the latest developments on UAPs and the growing push to pardon the Tiger King—who, like it or not, gave Americans some much-needed entertainment during the COVID tyranny.

Click the graphic below to watch my appearance on Prime Time with Alex Stein.

FIT Procurement Act Introduced

On Wednesday, I introduced the Federal Improvement in Technology (FIT) Procurement Act to modernize how the federal government purchases technology. By streamlining the procurement process, the bill is projected to save taxpayers millions of dollars annually and improve government efficiency.

Currently, outdated purchasing rules slow down technology acquisitions and generate unnecessary costs, forcing taxpayers to pay for inefficient processes and obsolete equipment. The FIT Procurement Act addresses these issues by raising purchasing thresholds, reducing administrative burdens, and enhancing training for federal acquisition professionals.

Click on the image below to hear me discuss the bill on the House floor.

Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act Advances

On Wednesday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure advanced the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. I’m proud to report that my bill—the Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act—was included as a key provision in this larger package.

This legislation sets a firm 60-day deadline to file lawsuits challenging permits issued under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. These permits are essential for getting infrastructure, energy, and development projects off the ground. Right now, activist groups can wait months—or even years—after a permit is issued to sue, derailing progress and driving up costs.

The PERMIT Act now heads to the House floor for consideration.

Click the image below to hear more about this common-sense bill.

Constituent & Organization Meetings

Laura Waldo, National Association of Nutrition Professionals

Bob Dixon, Greene County, MO Presiding Commissioner

American Academy of Family Physicians

Associated Industries of Missouri

Missouri Nurses Association

National Christian Foundation Heartland

Missouri Dairy Farmers

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