What Eric Burlison said, and what was done

“Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this important governmentwide reform bill that will save hundreds of millions of dollars while improving the lives of the Federal workforce.”

“SEC. 8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROCEDURES. The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council and the Administrator shall update the Federal Acquisition Regulation as necessary to provide additional guidance to executive agencies to address personal and organizational conflicts of interest involving members of the acquisition workforce.”

“Madam Speaker, I couldn't have said it better than my colleague Representative Subramanyam. I urge my colleagues to support this long-overdue governmentwide procurement reform bill that will help the Federal Government to more efficiently obtain the systems and services that it needs to support our critical missions, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this important governmentwide Federal spending transparency reform bill that will help the public and Congress understand exactly how Federal agencies are using the very limited tax dollars that we have, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Steven Lampley, a devoted husband, loving father, faithful servant of God, and tireless advocate for the people of southwest Missouri.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brian Weiler, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, who has served as the Director of Aviation at the Springfield-Branson National Airport since 2011.”

“Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to honor my good friend Tim. William F. Buckley, Jr., once said that a conservative is someone who ``stands athwart history, yelling `stop,' at a time when no one is inclined to do so, or to have much patience with those who so urge it.'' Tim has been the executive director during my entire time here in the Freedom Caucus.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support my bill, the Smart Space Act of 2026, legislation that modernizes how the Federal Government manages its real estate portfolio.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the reigning Miss Teen USA, Mailyn Marsh of Ozark, Missouri. Mailyn is a 17-year-old junior at Ozark High School. She was crowned Miss Teen USA 2025 in Reno, Nevada.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the lives of Deputy Michael Hislope and Deputy Gabriel Ramirez of the Christian County Sheriff's Office who yesterday were killed in the line of duty while serving the people of southwest Missouri.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life of a remarkable constituent and dedicated Missourian, Sam Coryell, whose impact on Springfield and southwest Missouri will be remembered for generations.”

“Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of this amendment that ends Federal funding for the National Endowment for Democracy, a program that Elon Musk, while leading DOGE, publicly said was a scam, that it was rife with corruption and an evil organization that should be dissolved.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding, and I thank him for his passion and leadership on this topic and many others. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to address one of the most urgent issues facing the American family today, which is healthcare affordability.”

“Mr. Chair, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of the PERMIT Act introduced by my good friend and chairman of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Congressman Mike Collins.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and the legacy of Kathleen Atencio, a beloved wife and mother who passed away peacefully at her home after her courageous fight with brain cancer.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the brave members of the U.S. Marine Corps as they celebrate their 250th birthday today. The Marine Corps was born in Philadelphia on November 10, 1775, when two battalions of Continental Marines were established as a service branch of infantry troops capable of fighting both at sea and on shore.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a dear family friend, Mike Vaini. Mike was like an uncle to me. He was my father's best friend.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lisa Rose, news anchor at Springfield, Missouri's KY3 television station, who is retiring after 42 years of broadcast excellence. KY3 covers 32 counties in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of my constituent, 12-year-old Brody Jakob Holt, a beloved son, loyal friend, and admired brother. Brody's life was tragically cut short just weeks ago in an accident that has left his family and our community grieving.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a dear friend and true trailblazer, Robert S. Crampton, who passed away peacefully at the age of 95.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Hollister City Administrator Rick Ziegenfuss, who is retiring this month after 23 years in this position. Mr. Ziegenfuss is a native of Cedar Falls, Iowa, but came to Missouri when he took his Army Infantry basic training at Ft.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life of Donald ``Don'' Angell, a remarkable Missourian who was taken from us far too soon in a tragic accident on his beloved family farm, a place that reflected the hard work and the dedication that defined his life.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and the legacy of Juliann MacDonald, a lifelong Missourian from Savannah who recently passed. Juliann was a beloved mother and grandmother who touched the lives of many in our community.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great Missouri citizen, Mr. Harland J. Taylor, on the remarkable occasion of his 101st birthday on February 11. Harland bravely served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, earning his pilot wings to fly the P-51 Mustang.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy of the late Judge John Charles Holstein of Springfield, Missouri, who passed away recently at the age of 79.”