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{{Short description|American politician (born 1955)}}
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{{Infobox politician
{{Infobox officeholder
| name=Billy Long
| name = Billy Long
| image = Billy Long, Official Portrait, 112th Congress.jpg
| image = Billy Long 115th official photo.jpg
| state = [[Missouri]]
| state = [[Missouri]]
| district = [[Missouri's 7th congressional district|7th]]
| district = {{ushr|MO|7|7th}}
| term_start=January 3, 2011
| term_start = January 3, 2011
| term_end = January 3, 2023
| preceded=[[Roy Blunt]]
| predecessor = [[Roy Blunt]]
| election_date = November 2, 2010
| successor = [[Eric Burlison]]
| party=[[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]
| birth_name = William Hollis Long II
| birth_date={{Birth date and age|1955|8|11}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1955|8|11}}
| birth_place=[[Springfield, Missouri]]
| birth_place = [[Springfield, Missouri]], U.S.
| alma_mater=
| death_date =
| occupation=Auctioneer, Realtor
| death_place =
| spouse=Barbara Long
| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| children=
| spouse = {{marriage|Barbara Long|1984}}
| residence=[[Springfield, Missouri]]
| children = 2
| religion=[[Presbyterian]]
| education = [[University of Missouri]] (attended)
| website=[http://long.house.gov Official website]
|}}
}}
'''William Hollis Long II'''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://greenlawnfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/2748732/Long-William/obituary.php |title=Obituary for William H. Long |access-date=2018-12-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409020319/https://greenlawnfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/2748732/long-william/obituary.php |archive-date=2019-04-09 |url-status=dead}}</ref> (born August 11, 1955)<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Voter's Self Defense System|url=http://votesmart.org/|access-date=2020-12-31|website=Vote Smart}}</ref> is an American politician and auctioneer who served as the [[U.S. representative]] for [[Missouri's 7th congressional district]] from 2011 to 2023. The district includes much of the southwestern quadrant of the state and is anchored in [[Springfield, Missouri|Springfield]]. It also includes [[Joplin, Missouri|Joplin]] and [[Branson, Missouri|Branson]].

A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], Long was elected to fill the district's seat in [[2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri|2010]], succeeding [[Roy Blunt]] upon his election to the [[United States Senate|U.S. Senate]]. After Blunt announced that he would not run for reelection to the Senate in 2022, Long became a candidate in the [[2022 United States Senate election in Missouri|2022 race]] to succeed him, but lost the Republican primary to [[Eric Schmitt]].<ref>{{cite news|url = https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2022-election/eric-schmitt-wins-gop-primary-senate-missouri-defeating-former-gov-gre-rcna40974|title = Eric Schmitt wins GOP primary for Senate in Missouri, defeating former Gov. Greitens|work = [[NBCNews.com]]|date = August 2, 2022|accessdate = August 3, 2022|last = Gomez|first = Henry J.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803020601/https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2022-election/eric-schmitt-wins-gop-primary-senate-missouri-defeating-former-gov-gre-rcna40974|archive-date=August 3, 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>



'''William H. "Billy" Long II'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legistorm.com/memberbio/2770/Rep_Billy_Long_MO.html |title=Representative William H. Long (Billy) (R-Missouri, 7th) - Biography from |publisher=LegiStorm |date= |accessdate=2011-07-25}}</ref> (born August 11, 1955),<ref>John Bicknell [http://news.yahoo.com/s/cq/20101103/pl_cq_politics/politics000003758822 112th Congress: Billy Long, R-Mo. (7th District))] ''[[CQ Politics]]'' November 3, 2010</ref> is the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] for {{ushr|Missouri|7}}. He is a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]. He won the open seat vacated by incumbent [[Roy Blunt]], who decided to run for the [[United States Senate]].


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
A fourth-generation native of Missouri, Long was born in [[Springfield, Missouri|Springfield]] in 1955. He attended the [[University of Missouri]] in [[Columbia, Missouri]]<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=http://billylongforcongress.com/Groups/1000059963/Billy_Long_for/About_Billy_Long/About_Billy_Long.aspx |title=About Billy Long |publisher=Billy Long for Congress |date=2010-11-02 |access-date=2011-07-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910151639/http://www.billylongforcongress.com/Groups/1000059963/Billy_Long_for/About_Billy_Long/About_Billy_Long.aspx |archive-date=2011-09-10 }}</ref> and was a member of the [[Delta Upsilon]] fraternity<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prominent Alumni|url=https://www.deltau.org/prominent-alumni|access-date=2020-07-06|website=www.deltau.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701131400/https://www.deltau.org/prominent-alumni|archive-date=July 1, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> before dropping out. After taking time off from school for three years, Long attended a nine-day training program at the Missouri Auction School in [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2020-08-17|title=Meet Vicky|url=https://www.billylongforcongress.com/meet-billy|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817005218/https://www.billylongforcongress.com/meet-billy|archive-date=2020-08-17|access-date=|website=billyforcongress.com}}</ref> He received his Certified Auctioneer designation via the National Auctioneers Association.{{Citation needed|date=July 2020}}
Long is a fourth-generation native of Missouri. He was born in [[Springfield, Missouri]], in 1955. He dropped out of the [[University of Missouri]] in [[Columbia, Missouri|Columbia]] to attend the Missouri Auction School in [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]]. He received his Certified Auctioneer Institute designation from Indiana University Bloomington.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.congress.org/election/candidate/id/153758 |title=Election |publisher=Congress.org |date= |accessdate=2011-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://billylongforcongress.com/Groups/1000059963/Billy_Long_for/About_Billy_Long/About_Billy_Long.aspx |title=About Billy Long |publisher=Billy Long for Congress |date=2010-11-02 |accessdate=2011-07-25}}</ref>


Congressman Billy Long coined the phrase "Trump Train."
== Professional career ==
Long owned Billy Long Auctions, [[Limited liability company|LLC]]. He is also a former talk radio show host on Springfield-based station [[KWTO]]. He is a member of the [[National Association of Realtors]], [[National Auctioneers Association]], [[United States Chamber of Commerce|the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce]], the [[National Rifle Association]], and the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billylongforcongress.com/Groups/1000059963/Billy_Long_for/About_Billy_Long/About_Billy_Long.aspx |title=About Billy Long |publisher=Billy Long for Congress |date=2010-11-02 |accessdate=2011-07-25}}</ref>


Since leaving Congress January 3, 2023, Congressman Long has worked as a certified tax and business advisor for Capitol Edge Strategies / Lifetime Advisors.
Long also participated in the [[World Poker Tour]] participating in professional sanctioned games including the Southern Poker Championship at the Beau Rivage and the Bellagio Cup.

Billy Long is a former U.S. Congressman, auctioneer, real estate broker, and radio host with extensive experience creating and leading bipartisan collaborations and legislative victories across energy, commerce, health, and technology. He is skilled at cultivating strategic relationships and working across the aisle to support small businesses, manufacturers, and veterans. Billy is quick-witted and honest with a widely recognized talent for public speaking, including events at the Republican National Convention and Washington Press Club.

From 2011-2023, Billy served 700K+ constituents as the U.S. Representative for the 7th congressional district of Missouri. Demonstrating strategic vision and a sharp ability to assess the economic, social, and political impact of proposed policies, Billy used real-world experience and good-natured humor to connect with colleagues and build consensus. He established a reputation for being accessible and responsive, and fostered bipartisan relationships to achieve legislative goals.

As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Billy served on four key subcommittees: Communications and Technology, Energy and Power, Health, and Oversight and Investigations. Advocating for policies that fostered innovation, broadband expansion, and digital infrastructure development in rural areas, he introduced and co-sponsored bills to improve access to high-speed internet for all. The Mapping Accuracy Promotion Services Act, a bill he introduced with a democratic colleague, tackled the digital divide in rural and underserved areas and was signed into law in 2020 as part of the larger Broadband DATA Act.
Billy championed improving healthcare access, affordability, and quality for constituents. As co-author of the Upton-Long amendment, he sought to strengthen the American Health Care Act’s (AHCA) protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. Collaborating closely with House, Senate, and White House leadership, he successfully negotiated inclusion of the bill into signed law, providing $8 billion in additional resources over five years. In an effort to improve air quality and protect human health, Billy also co-introduced the bipartisan Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), championing reauthorization of a program supporting emissions-reducing strategies. The president signed DERA into law as part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Economic development is another area where Billy played a key role, promoting economic growth and job creation through bills supporting small businesses, infrastructure development, and workforce training programs. He demonstrated a commitment to fiscal responsibility by advocating for balanced budgets and responsible government spending, and co-authored legislation focused on reducing unnecessary government expenditures while ensuring adequate funding for essential services.

An expert communicator, Billy fostered personal relationships with foreign leaders, strengthening bilateral ties with Japan as the co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Japan. His work promoted goodwill abroad and deepened domestic understanding of the strategic value of international alliances. An active supporter of veterans, Billy fought to improve services and benefits for former service members and their families, advocating for improved healthcare programs and facilities.

Known for his out-of-the-box thinking, Billy draws on his experience as a nationally recognized auctioneer, top real estate broker, and interstate radio show host. He understands what motivates individuals and communities, and the importance of connecting with an audience’s priorities. Billy has received numerous awards for his work helping others, including the Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce), Guardian of Small Business Award (National Federation of Independent Businesses), Manufacturing Legislative Excellence (National Association of Manufacturers), Tax Fighter Award (National Tax Limitation Committee), and Federal Legislator of the Year Award (Safari Club International). Billy and his wife, Barbara, live in Springfield, Missouri, with their two grown daughters, grandson, and grandpoodle.

== Career ==
Long owned Billy Long Auctions, [[Limited liability company|LLC]]. He was also a talk radio show host on the Springfield-based station [[KWTO (AM)|KWTO]]. He is a member of the [[National Association of Realtors]], [[National Auctioneers Association]], [[United States Chamber of Commerce|the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce]], the [[National Rifle Association of America]], and the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors.<ref name=":1" />

During a September 2018 [[United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce|House Committee on Energy and Commerce]] hearing on alleged anti-conservative bias on [[social media]], far-right [[internet personality]] [[Laura Loomer]] interrupted the meeting. Long began a mock [[auction chant]] pretending he was selling Loomer's mobile phone until she was escorted out.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rep-billy-long-drowns-out-laura-loomer-during-hearing-with-twitter-ceo-jack-dorsey/|title=Congressman drowns out protester with auction call in Twitter hearing|website=[[CBS News]]|date=5 September 2018 |access-date=6 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180905234251/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rep-billy-long-drowns-out-laura-loomer-during-hearing-with-twitter-ceo-jack-dorsey/ |archive-date=September 5, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Watch: A fast-talking auctioneer-turned-Congressman drowned out this far-right protester |url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-a-fast-talking-auctioneer-turned-congressman-drowned-out-this-far-right-protester |access-date=September 7, 2018 |work=PBS NewsHour |agency=Associated Press |date=September 5, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180905220125/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-a-fast-talking-auctioneer-turned-congressman-drowned-out-this-far-right-protester |archive-date=September 5, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> The incident generated considerable laughter and applause from the audience.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Eli |last=Watkins|title=Congressman uses old auctioneer skills to drown out protester during hearing|url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/05/politics/billy-long-auction-protester/index.html|access-date=2020-07-06|website=CNN|date=5 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180906095459/https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/05/politics/billy-long-auction-protester/index.html|archive-date=September 6, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

Long also participated in the [[World Poker Tour]], participating in professional sanctioned games including the Southern Poker Championship at the Beau Rivage and the Bellagio Cup.

In September 2018, in response to sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee [[Brett Kavanaugh]], Long retweeted a Twitter post comparing the allegations to a "kiss on the forehead".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congressman-retweets-post-mocking-sexual-assault-allegation-against-brett-kavanaugh/2018/09/17/25203168-ba9a-11e8-9812-a389be6690af_story.html |title=Congressman retweets post mocking sexual assault allegation against Brett Kavanaugh |newspaper=Washington Post |date=2018-09-17 }}</ref>


==U.S. House of Representatives==
==U.S. House of Representatives==
[[File:Billy Long official congressional photo.jpg|thumb|Long during the [[112th United States Congress|112th Congress]]]]
=== 2010 election ===

{{See also|United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri, 2010#District 7}}
===2010===
Long jumped into the race for the 7th District after [[Roy Blunt]] gave it up to make an ultimately successful run for the U. S. Senate. In the crowded seven-way Republican primary--the real contest in this heavily Republican district--Long narrowly won with 36 percent of the vote. He defeated Democratic challenger Scott Eckersley with 63 percent of the vote.
{{See also|2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 7}}

;Republican primary
Long joined the race for the 7th Congressional District after incumbent [[U.S. Representative]] [[Roy Blunt]] chose to run for the [[U.S. Senate]] seat being vacated by [[Kit Bond]]. In the crowded seven-way Republican primary—the ''[[de facto]]'' election in the state's most Republican district—Long won with 36% of the vote.
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|party = Republican Party (United States)
|candidate = '''Billy Long'''
|votes = 38,218
|percentage = 36.56
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Republican Party (United States)
|candidate = Jack Goodman
|votes = 30,401
|percentage = 29.08
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Republican Party (United States)
|candidate = Gary Nodler
|votes = 14,561
|percentage = 13.93
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Republican Party (United States)
|candidate = Darrell Moore
|votes = 9,312
|percentage = 8.91
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Republican Party (United States)
|candidate = Jeff Wisdom
|votes = 4,552
|percentage = 4.36
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Republican Party (United States)
|candidate = Mike Moon
|votes = 4,473
|percentage = 4.28
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Republican Party (United States)
|candidate = Steve Hunter
|votes = 2,173
|percentage = 2.08
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Republican Party (United States)
|candidate = Michael Wardell
|votes = 844
|percentage = 0.81
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{{Election box total no change
|votes = 104,534
|percentage = 100.00
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;General election
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|title= 2010 Election for U.S. Representative of Missouri's 7th Congressional District
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|party = Republican Party (United States)
|candidate = Billy Long
|votes = 141,010
|percentage = 63.39
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate = Scott Eckersley
|votes = 67,545
|percentage = 30.37
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Libertarian Party (United States)
|candidate = Kevin Craig
|votes = 13,866
|percentage = 6.23
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Write-in candidate|Write-ins
|candidate = Others
|votes = 10
|percentage = 0.00
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{{Election box end}}

===2012===
{{See also|2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 7}}
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|title= 2012 Election for U.S. Representative of Missouri's 7th Congressional District
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
|party = Republican Party (United States)
|candidate = Billy Long
|votes = 203,565
|percentage = 63.87
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate = Jim Evans
|votes = 98,498
|percentage = 30.90
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Libertarian Party (United States)
|candidate = Kevin Craig
|votes = 16,668
|percentage = 5.23
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|party = Write-in candidate|Write-ins
|candidate = Others
|votes = 9
|percentage = 0.00
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===2014===
{{See also|2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 7}}
In the August 5 Republican primary, Long defeated Marshall Works, 62.4% to 37.6%.<ref>{{cite web |title=2014 Missouri House Primaries Results |work=[[Politico]] |date=August 6, 2014 |url=http://www.politico.com/2014-election/results/map/house/missouri/ |access-date=August 8, 2014}}</ref>

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|title= 2014 Election for U.S. Representative of Missouri's 7th Congressional District
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
|party = Republican Party (United States)
|candidate = Billy Long
|votes = 104,054
|percentage = 63.46
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate = Jim Evans
|votes = 47,282
|percentage = 28.84
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Libertarian Party (United States)
|candidate = Kevin Craig
|votes = 12,584
|percentage = 7.68
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Write-in candidate|Write-ins
|candidate = Others
|votes = 37
|percentage = 0.02
}}
{{Election box end}}

===2016===
{{See also|2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 7}}
In the August 2 Republican primary, Long defeated Nathan Clay, Christopher Batsche, Matthew Evans, Lyndle Spencer, Matthew Canovi, James Nelson and Mary Byrne.<ref>{{cite web |title=Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2016|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Missouri%27s_7th_Congressional_District_election,_2016 |website=Ballotpedia |access-date=24 June 2018}}</ref>

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|title= 2016 Election for U.S. Representative of Missouri's 7th Congressional District
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
|party = Republican Party (United States)
|candidate = Billy Long
|votes = 228,692
|percentage = 67.5
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate = Genevieve Williams
|votes = 92,756
|percentage = 27.4
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Libertarian Party (United States)
|candidate = Benjamin Brixey
|votes = 17,153
|percentage = 5.1
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Write-in candidate|Write-ins
|candidate = Others
|votes = 6
|percentage = 0.0
}}
{{Election box end}}

===2018===
{{See also|2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 7}}
In the Republican primary, Long defeated Jim Evans, Lance Norris, and Benjamin Holcomb. In the general election, he defeated Democratic nominee Jamie Schoolcraft, who had defeated Kenneth Hatfield, John Farmer de la Torre, and Vincent Jennings in the Democratic primary.<ref>{{cite web |title=Billy Long |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Billy_Long |website=Ballotpedia }}</ref>
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|title= 2018 Election for U.S. Representative of Missouri's 7th Congressional District
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|candidate = Billy Long
|votes = 195,872
|percentage = 66.3
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Democratic Party (United States)
|candidate = Jamie Schoolcraft
|votes = 88,642
|percentage = 30
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Libertarian Party (United States)
|candidate = Benjamin Brixey
|votes = 10,833
|percentage = 3.7
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
|party = Write-in candidate|Write-ins
|candidate = Others
|votes = 270
|percentage = 0.1
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===2020===
{{See also|2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Missouri#District 7}}
In the August 4 Republican primary, Long defeated Eric Harleman, Kevin VanStory, Steve Chetnik and Camille Lombardi-Olive.<ref>{{cite web |title=Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2020 |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Missouri%27s_7th_Congressional_District_election,_2020 |website=Ballotpedia |access-date=27 December 2020}}</ref>
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}}
{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Republican Party (United States)
| candidate = Billy Long
| votes = 254,318
| percentage = 68.9
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| candidate = Teresa Montseny
| votes = 98,111
| percentage = 26.6
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Libertarian Party (United States)
| candidate = Kevin Craig
| votes = 15,573
| percentage = 4.2
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Independent (United States)
| candidate = Audrey Richards (write-in)
| votes = 1,279
| percentage = 0.3
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{{Election box write-in with party link no change
| votes = 2
| percentage = 0.0
}}
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===Legislation===
Since 2011, Long has sponsored 46 bills, and co-sponsored 1,437 other pieces of legislation. Rose quickly in the ranks on the Energy and Commerce Committee, displaying fortitude for flexibility and relationship building across the aisle that helped modernize the nation’s energy infrastructure. Advocated for manufacturing constituents, collaborating with bipartisan group to sign discharge petition, a rare procedure forcing floor vote on legislation stalled in committee. Reauthorization for U.S. Export-
Import Bank passed overwhelmingly on House floor.


===Committee assignments===
===Committee assignments===
*'''[[United States House Committee on Homeland Security|Committee on Homeland Security]]'''
**[[United States House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence|Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence]]
**[[United States House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies|Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies]]
*'''[[United States House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure|Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure]]'''
**[[United States House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation|Subcommittee on Aviation]]
**[[United States House Transportation Subcommittee on Highways and Transit|Subcommittee on Highways and Transit]]
**[[United States House Transportation Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials|Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials]]


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* [[United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce|Committee on Energy and Commerce]]
** [[United States House Energy Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade|Subcommittee on Energy and Power]]
** [[United States House Energy Subcommittee on Communications and Technology|Subcommittee on Communications and Technology]]
** [[United States House Energy Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations|Subcommittee on Health]]
* Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
* Committee on Homeland Security
* Republican Steering Committee

===Caucus memberships===
* [[Congressional Arts Caucus]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Membership|url=https://artscaucus-slaughter.house.gov/membership|publisher=Congressional Arts Caucus|access-date=13 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140644/https://artscaucus-slaughter.house.gov/membership|archive-date=12 June 2018|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
*[[Congressional Constitution Caucus]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Members|url=https://congressionalconstitutioncaucus-garrett.house.gov/about-us/membership|publisher=Congressional Constitution Caucus|access-date=8 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614044928/https://congressionalconstitutioncaucus-garrett.house.gov/about-us/membership|archive-date=14 June 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[U.S.-Japan Caucus]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Members|url=https://usjapancaucus-castro.house.gov/members| publisher=U.S. - Japan Caucus |access-date=11 December 2018}}</ref>

===Political positions===

====Immigration====
Long supported President [[Donald Trump]]'s 2017 [[Executive Order 13769|executive order]] banning entry to the U.S. to citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries.<ref name="Blake1">{{cite web|last1=Blake|first1=Aaron|title=Whip Count: Here's where Republicans stand on Trump's controversial travel ban|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/29/heres-where-republicans-stand-on-president-trumps-controversial-travel-ban/|newspaper=Washington Post|access-date=January 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170129171527/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/29/heres-where-republicans-stand-on-president-trumps-controversial-travel-ban/|archive-date=January 29, 2017|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref>

====Objections to the 2020 election results====
After [[Joe Biden]] won the 2020 presidential election and [[Donald Trump]] refused to concede, Long pushed Trump’s claims of fraud in the election.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=2020|title=Top Missouri Republicans embrace Trump's resistance to election results|work=Rolla Daily News|url=https://www.therolladailynews.com/news/20201112/top-missouri-republicans-embrace-trumps-resistance-to-election-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115080503/https://www.therolladailynews.com/news/20201112/top-missouri-republicans-embrace-trumps-resistance-to-election-results|archive-date=November 15, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

In December 2020, Long supported an amicus brief in support of ''[[Texas v. Pennsylvania]]'', a lawsuit filed at the United States Supreme Court contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election based on allegations of fraud.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Huguelet|first=Austin|title=Missouri Republicans back Texas AG lawsuit to overturn Trump loss|url=https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/politics/2020/12/10/2020-election-trump-lawsuits-missouri-republicans-back-push-shift-results/3884262001/|access-date=2021-01-26|website=Springfield News-Leader|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>[https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/22/22O155/163550/20201211132250339_Texas%20v.%20Pennsylvania%20Amicus%20Brief%20of%20126%20Representatives%20--%20corrected.pdf Court document] supremecourt.gov</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://long.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=476|title = We Will Object|date = 31 December 2020}}</ref>

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Billy Long
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 7th district
In office
January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byRoy Blunt
Succeeded byEric Burlison
Personal details
Born
William Hollis Long II

(1955-08-11) August 11, 1955 (age 69)
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Barbara Long
(m. 1984)
Children2
EducationUniversity of Missouri (attended)

William Hollis Long II[1] (born August 11, 1955)[2] is an American politician and auctioneer who served as the U.S. representative for Missouri's 7th congressional district from 2011 to 2023. The district includes much of the southwestern quadrant of the state and is anchored in Springfield. It also includes Joplin and Branson.

A member of the Republican Party, Long was elected to fill the district's seat in 2010, succeeding Roy Blunt upon his election to the U.S. Senate. After Blunt announced that he would not run for reelection to the Senate in 2022, Long became a candidate in the 2022 race to succeed him, but lost the Republican primary to Eric Schmitt.[3]


Early life and education

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A fourth-generation native of Missouri, Long was born in Springfield in 1955. He attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri[4] and was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity[5] before dropping out. After taking time off from school for three years, Long attended a nine-day training program at the Missouri Auction School in Kansas City.[6] He received his Certified Auctioneer designation via the National Auctioneers Association.[citation needed]

Congressman Billy Long coined the phrase "Trump Train."

Since leaving Congress January 3, 2023, Congressman Long has worked as a certified tax and business advisor for Capitol Edge Strategies / Lifetime Advisors.

Billy Long is a former U.S. Congressman, auctioneer, real estate broker, and radio host with extensive experience creating and leading bipartisan collaborations and legislative victories across energy, commerce, health, and technology. He is skilled at cultivating strategic relationships and working across the aisle to support small businesses, manufacturers, and veterans. Billy is quick-witted and honest with a widely recognized talent for public speaking, including events at the Republican National Convention and Washington Press Club.

From 2011-2023, Billy served 700K+ constituents as the U.S. Representative for the 7th congressional district of Missouri. Demonstrating strategic vision and a sharp ability to assess the economic, social, and political impact of proposed policies, Billy used real-world experience and good-natured humor to connect with colleagues and build consensus. He established a reputation for being accessible and responsive, and fostered bipartisan relationships to achieve legislative goals.

As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Billy served on four key subcommittees: Communications and Technology, Energy and Power, Health, and Oversight and Investigations. Advocating for policies that fostered innovation, broadband expansion, and digital infrastructure development in rural areas, he introduced and co-sponsored bills to improve access to high-speed internet for all. The Mapping Accuracy Promotion Services Act, a bill he introduced with a democratic colleague, tackled the digital divide in rural and underserved areas and was signed into law in 2020 as part of the larger Broadband DATA Act. Billy championed improving healthcare access, affordability, and quality for constituents. As co-author of the Upton-Long amendment, he sought to strengthen the American Health Care Act’s (AHCA) protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. Collaborating closely with House, Senate, and White House leadership, he successfully negotiated inclusion of the bill into signed law, providing $8 billion in additional resources over five years. In an effort to improve air quality and protect human health, Billy also co-introduced the bipartisan Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), championing reauthorization of a program supporting emissions-reducing strategies. The president signed DERA into law as part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Economic development is another area where Billy played a key role, promoting economic growth and job creation through bills supporting small businesses, infrastructure development, and workforce training programs. He demonstrated a commitment to fiscal responsibility by advocating for balanced budgets and responsible government spending, and co-authored legislation focused on reducing unnecessary government expenditures while ensuring adequate funding for essential services.

An expert communicator, Billy fostered personal relationships with foreign leaders, strengthening bilateral ties with Japan as the co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Japan. His work promoted goodwill abroad and deepened domestic understanding of the strategic value of international alliances. An active supporter of veterans, Billy fought to improve services and benefits for former service members and their families, advocating for improved healthcare programs and facilities.

Known for his out-of-the-box thinking, Billy draws on his experience as a nationally recognized auctioneer, top real estate broker, and interstate radio show host. He understands what motivates individuals and communities, and the importance of connecting with an audience’s priorities. Billy has received numerous awards for his work helping others, including the Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce), Guardian of Small Business Award (National Federation of Independent Businesses), Manufacturing Legislative Excellence (National Association of Manufacturers), Tax Fighter Award (National Tax Limitation Committee), and Federal Legislator of the Year Award (Safari Club International). Billy and his wife, Barbara, live in Springfield, Missouri, with their two grown daughters, grandson, and grandpoodle.

Career

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Long owned Billy Long Auctions, LLC. He was also a talk radio show host on the Springfield-based station KWTO. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, National Auctioneers Association, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, the National Rifle Association of America, and the Greater Springfield Board of Realtors.[6]

During a September 2018 House Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing on alleged anti-conservative bias on social media, far-right internet personality Laura Loomer interrupted the meeting. Long began a mock auction chant pretending he was selling Loomer's mobile phone until she was escorted out.[7][8] The incident generated considerable laughter and applause from the audience.[9]

Long also participated in the World Poker Tour, participating in professional sanctioned games including the Southern Poker Championship at the Beau Rivage and the Bellagio Cup.

In September 2018, in response to sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Long retweeted a Twitter post comparing the allegations to a "kiss on the forehead".[10]

U.S. House of Representatives

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Long during the 112th Congress

2010

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Republican primary

Long joined the race for the 7th Congressional District after incumbent U.S. Representative Roy Blunt chose to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Kit Bond. In the crowded seven-way Republican primary—the de facto election in the state's most Republican district—Long won with 36% of the vote.

Missouri's 7th district Republican primary, August 3, 2010
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Billy Long 38,218 36.56
Republican Jack Goodman 30,401 29.08
Republican Gary Nodler 14,561 13.93
Republican Darrell Moore 9,312 8.91
Republican Jeff Wisdom 4,552 4.36
Republican Mike Moon 4,473 4.28
Republican Steve Hunter 2,173 2.08
Republican Michael Wardell 844 0.81
Total votes 104,534 100.00
General election
2010 Election for U.S. Representative of Missouri's 7th Congressional District
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Billy Long 141,010 63.39
Democratic Scott Eckersley 67,545 30.37
Libertarian Kevin Craig 13,866 6.23
Write-In Others 10 0.00

2012

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2012 Election for U.S. Representative of Missouri's 7th Congressional District
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Billy Long 203,565 63.87
Democratic Jim Evans 98,498 30.90
Libertarian Kevin Craig 16,668 5.23
Write-In Others 9 0.00

2014

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In the August 5 Republican primary, Long defeated Marshall Works, 62.4% to 37.6%.[11]

2014 Election for U.S. Representative of Missouri's 7th Congressional District
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Billy Long 104,054 63.46
Democratic Jim Evans 47,282 28.84
Libertarian Kevin Craig 12,584 7.68
Write-In Others 37 0.02

2016

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In the August 2 Republican primary, Long defeated Nathan Clay, Christopher Batsche, Matthew Evans, Lyndle Spencer, Matthew Canovi, James Nelson and Mary Byrne.[12]

2016 Election for U.S. Representative of Missouri's 7th Congressional District
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Billy Long 228,692 67.5
Democratic Genevieve Williams 92,756 27.4
Libertarian Benjamin Brixey 17,153 5.1
Write-In Others 6 0.0

2018

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In the Republican primary, Long defeated Jim Evans, Lance Norris, and Benjamin Holcomb. In the general election, he defeated Democratic nominee Jamie Schoolcraft, who had defeated Kenneth Hatfield, John Farmer de la Torre, and Vincent Jennings in the Democratic primary.[13]

2018 Election for U.S. Representative of Missouri's 7th Congressional District
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Billy Long 195,872 66.3
Democratic Jamie Schoolcraft 88,642 30
Libertarian Benjamin Brixey 10,833 3.7
Write-In Others 270 0.1

2020

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In the August 4 Republican primary, Long defeated Eric Harleman, Kevin VanStory, Steve Chetnik and Camille Lombardi-Olive.[14]

Missouri's 7th congressional district, 2020[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Billy Long 254,318 68.9
Democratic Teresa Montseny 98,111 26.6
Libertarian Kevin Craig 15,573 4.2
Independent Audrey Richards (write-in) 1,279 0.3
Write-in 2 0.0

Legislation

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Since 2011, Long has sponsored 46 bills, and co-sponsored 1,437 other pieces of legislation. Rose quickly in the ranks on the Energy and Commerce Committee, displaying fortitude for flexibility and relationship building across the aisle that helped modernize the nation’s energy infrastructure. Advocated for manufacturing constituents, collaborating with bipartisan group to sign discharge petition, a rare procedure forcing floor vote on legislation stalled in committee. Reauthorization for U.S. Export- Import Bank passed overwhelmingly on House floor.

Committee assignments

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Caucus memberships

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Political positions

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Immigration

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Long supported President Donald Trump's 2017 executive order banning entry to the U.S. to citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries.[19]

Objections to the 2020 election results

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After Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election and Donald Trump refused to concede, Long pushed Trump’s claims of fraud in the election.[20]

In December 2020, Long supported an amicus brief in support of Texas v. Pennsylvania, a lawsuit filed at the United States Supreme Court contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election based on allegations of fraud.[21][22][23]

References

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  1. ^ "Obituary for William H. Long". Archived from the original on 2019-04-09. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  2. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  3. ^ Gomez, Henry J. (August 2, 2022). "Eric Schmitt wins GOP primary for Senate in Missouri, defeating former Gov. Greitens". NBCNews.com. Archived from the original on August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  4. ^ "About Billy Long". Billy Long for Congress. 2010-11-02. Archived from the original on 2011-09-10. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
  5. ^ "Prominent Alumni". www.deltau.org. Archived from the original on July 1, 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  6. ^ a b "Meet Vicky". billyforcongress.com. 2020-08-17. Archived from the original on 2020-08-17.
  7. ^ "Congressman drowns out protester with auction call in Twitter hearing". CBS News. 5 September 2018. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  8. ^ "Watch: A fast-talking auctioneer-turned-Congressman drowned out this far-right protester". PBS NewsHour. Associated Press. September 5, 2018. Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  9. ^ Watkins, Eli (5 September 2018). "Congressman uses old auctioneer skills to drown out protester during hearing". CNN. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  10. ^ "Congressman retweets post mocking sexual assault allegation against Brett Kavanaugh". Washington Post. 2018-09-17.
  11. ^ "2014 Missouri House Primaries Results". Politico. August 6, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  12. ^ "Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2016". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
  13. ^ "Billy Long". Ballotpedia.
  14. ^ "Missouri's 7th Congressional District election, 2020". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  15. ^ "All Results State of Missouri - State of Missouri - General Election, November 03, 2020". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  16. ^ "Membership". Congressional Arts Caucus. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  17. ^ "Members". Congressional Constitution Caucus. Archived from the original on 14 June 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  18. ^ "Members". U.S. - Japan Caucus. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  19. ^ Blake, Aaron. "Whip Count: Here's where Republicans stand on Trump's controversial travel ban". Washington Post. Archived from the original on January 29, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  20. ^ "Top Missouri Republicans embrace Trump's resistance to election results". Rolla Daily News. 2020. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020.
  21. ^ Huguelet, Austin. "Missouri Republicans back Texas AG lawsuit to overturn Trump loss". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
  22. ^ Court document supremecourt.gov
  23. ^ "We Will Object". 31 December 2020.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 7th congressional district

2011–2023
Succeeded by
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded byas Former US Representative Order of precedence of the United States
as Former US Representative
Succeeded byas Former US Representative