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Welcome back to the Burlison Brief!
In this edition, I'll cover:
1) House Slashes $9.4 Billion in Waste — Rescissions Package PASSES The House
2) Put Up or Shut Up: Why Congress Must Pass President Trump’s Rescissions Package
3) Exposing the Chaos: Sanctuary State Governors Grilled
4) Fresh Freedom Podcast Ep. 49: Riots, Rhetoric, and Reckless Spending
5) Oversight Hearing: Securing Americans’ DNA Data
6) Republicans Throttle Democrats in Annual Congressional Baseball Game
7) Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act Reintroduced
8) Constituent and Organization Meetings
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House Slashes $9.4 Billion in Waste — Rescissions Package PASSES
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On Thursday, the House delivered a major conservative victory by passing President Trump’s first rescissions package, which proposes cutting $9.4 BILLION in bloated, wasteful spending.
The White House-initiated measure cuts $8.3 billion from various foreign aid accounts and $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds public media such as NPR and PBS and their local affiliates.
The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Click the graphic below to hear me discuss these rescissions on Just the News.
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Put Up or Shut Up: Why Congress Must Pass President Trump’s Rescissions Package
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In anticipation of the House’s approval of the $9.4 billion rescissions package, I authored an op-ed urging my colleagues to vote in favor of this critical measure.
While this is a significant achievement, it is only the beginning. Washington’s spending habits remain unsustainable, and $9.4 billion in cuts, though substantial, barely scratches the surface.
I’m encouraged by this start and hopeful the Trump administration will follow through with more rescissions packages to keep the momentum going.
Click the graphic below to read my op-ed.
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Exposing the Chaos: Sanctuary State Governors Grilled
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On Thursday, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing titled “A Hearing with Sanctuary State Governors,” where the governors of Illinois, Minnesota, and New York were called to answer for their states’ dangerous sanctuary policies. These policies shield criminal illegal aliens from federal immigration enforcement—placing politics above public safety.
The Biden-Harris-Mayorkas administration flooded our country with millions of illegal aliens. Democrat-led sanctuary states have welcomed them with open arms—even those with violent criminal records. The consequences have been devastating: Americans have died; crime has surged; and communities across the country have been torn apart.
When state leaders undermine federal law and defy the Constitution, they disgrace their office and betray the American people.
Click the image below to see my full line of questioning.
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Fresh Freedom Podcast Ep. 49: Riots, Rhetoric, and Reckless Spending
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On the latest episode of Fresh Freedom, Rep. William Timmons (SC-04) joins me to break down the latest wave of leftist chaos—from violent riots in L.A. to radical rhetoric fueling unrest. We also discuss the Oversight hearing with sanctuary-state governors and the GOP passing its first litmus test by advancing the rescissions package.
Click the image below to watch Episode 49.
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Oversight Hearing: Securing Americans’ DNA Data
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On Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee held a hearing titled “Securing Americans’ Genetic Information: Privacy and National Security Concerns Surrounding 23andMe’s Bankruptcy Sale.” The company holds the DNA of more than 15 million Americans—and now that it's up for sale, serious questions are being raised about who might gain access to that data.
I pressed 23andMe’s leadership on whether individuals must give consent before their DNA is transferred in a sale, how hostile foreign adversaries could exploit this data, and what safeguards are in place to prevent another breach like the one in 2023. That cybersecurity incident exposed millions of genetic profiles and led to a $30 million settlement with the FTC.
Click the photo below to watch my full line of questioning.
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Republicans Throttle Democrats in Annual Congressional Baseball Game
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On Wednesday, Republicans defeated the Democrats 13-2 at Nationals Park. It was an honor to take the field and represent Missouri’s 7th District in this historic tradition.
Since 1909, the Congressional Baseball Game has been a longstanding bipartisan event enjoyed by thousands each year.
The 2025 Congressional Baseball Game for Charity by the Numbers:
- RECORD - $2.75+ million Raised for Charity
- RECORD - 30,000+ Tickets Sold
- 45 Local Charities Supported
- 100+ Sponsors
- 4 College Scholarships
Click the image below to watch me discuss the game on Just the News.
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Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act Reintroduced
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On Thursday, I reintroduced the Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act to exempt propane tanks with a capacity of up to 126,000 pounds from burdensome federal regulations.
In 2006, Congress authorized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) to identify and regulate high-risk chemical facilities. However, when setting the threshold for regulation, DHS arbitrarily chose a limit of 60,000 pounds for propane—creating an unnecessary and costly burden for propane retailers and users across the country.
This is a classic case of Washington overreach. Small propane businesses in Southwest Missouri and across the country are forced to pass those costs on to American families. My bill puts policy back in line with reality.
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Constituent & Organization Meetings
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Congressional Art Competition Winner: Jasmyn Piwko with Her Father
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Family of Brody Jakob Holt
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Jeremy Drinkwitz, CEO of Mercy Hospitals
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Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter
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Missouri AfterSchool Program
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Americans for Prosperity (Missouri Director, Gary Hollis)
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Missouri Propane and Gas Association
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Missouri Music Educators Association
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Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers
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National Federation of Independent Business
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Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
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Missouri Food Banks Directors
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Republic High School FFA Students and Teachers
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Brad Rosenberg, Chairman, Convoy of Hope
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Rep. Eric Burlison
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