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MO · DISTRICT 7

Eric Burlison

RepublicanMissouriCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗

What they said 14

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Cut government spending to lower taxes

AI-assisted summary

Burlison supports cutting government spending so Missourians can keep more of what they earn. The campaign site does not specify which spending he would cut or how tax rates would change.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

After the election · Original date not established

Expand health savings accounts for healthcare costs

AI-assisted summary

Burlison wants to lower health insurance costs through health savings accounts available to everyone. Contributions could come from individuals, employers, or donations from other people or charities. He described the accounts as allowing money to be contributed, grow, and be spent tax-free.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Allow tax-free HSA transfers to Trump Accounts

AI-assisted summary

Burlison’s bill would let families transfer up to $5,000 tax-free from a health savings account into a Trump Account. He says this is intended to help the next generation begin building long-term savings.

Context: Proposed in the bill; not described as enacted.

While serving · Original date not established

Expand qualified HSA expenses

AI-assisted summary

Burlison’s Great American Healthcare Act would expand the expenses that qualify for payment from a health savings account. The release does not specify which additional expenses would qualify.

Context: Proposed in the bill; the additional qualifying expenses are not specified.

While serving · Original date not established

Raise the annual HSA contribution limit

AI-assisted summary

Burlison’s bill would raise the annual contribution limit for health savings accounts to the same level as the limit for 401(k) accounts. The release does not give a dollar amount for that limit.

Context: Proposed in the bill; not described as enacted.

While serving · Original date not established

Make health savings accounts available to all Americans

AI-assisted summary

Burlison’s Great American Healthcare Act would allow every American to have a health savings account (HSA). He says the bill is designed to put patients in greater control of their healthcare dollars.

Context: Proposed in the bill; not described as enacted.

While serving · Original date not established

Use changes to Federal Reserve reserve-interest authority to fund reforms

AI-assisted summary

Burlison’s proposal would repeal the Federal Reserve’s broad authority to pay interest on reserve balances while preserving a narrower earnings mechanism for supplemental reserves. The proposal would use projected savings from this change to offset the cost of its healthcare reforms. The source cites an outside estimate of more than $1 trillion over ten years.

Context: The savings figure is an outside projection, not a stated guaranteed amount.

While serving · Original date not established

Allow tax-free HSA transfers to Trump Accounts

AI-assisted summary

Burlison’s proposed act would allow families to transfer up to $5,000 tax-free from an HSA into a Trump Account. He presents this as an additional way for families to build long-term savings for the next generation.

Context: The transfer would be limited to $5,000; the source does not provide further eligibility conditions.

While serving · Original date not established

Expand healthcare choices and competition

AI-assisted summary

Burlison’s proposal would expand access to alternative coverage arrangements and reduce barriers that limit consumer choice. It also includes provisions intended to expand healthcare options and improve access to prescription drugs. Burlison says the aim is to give individuals and families more options rather than rely on a one-size-fits-all approach.

Context: The source does not identify the specific coverage arrangements or prescription-drug provisions.

While serving · Original date not established

Require clear, dollar-based healthcare prices

AI-assisted summary

Burlison’s proposed act would require hospitals and insurers to disclose actual healthcare prices in clear, dollar-based terms and establish enforcement mechanisms for the transparency requirements. He says patients should be able to see prices before receiving care so they can compare providers and make more informed decisions.

Context: The source does not detail the proposed enforcement mechanisms.