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Mike Burns

b. 1952

American politician

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About Mike Burns

Born 1952. Mike Burns is an American politician.

James Mikell "Mike" Burns (born June 9, 1952) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 17th District, serving since 2013. He is a member of the Republican party.

Politics Burns is a member of the South Carolina Freedom Caucus. He also serves on the House Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs and the Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committees.

On December 13, 2017, Burns and fellow South Carolina representative Bill Chumley proposed building a monument to South Carolina's black Confederate soldiers, although the historical record shows that no such soldiers existed.

In the 2023-2024 and 2025-2026 sessions of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Burns has filed bills to ban all plant and animal based foods from being "Certified SC Grown" food. The bills put forward would all ban foods that contain mRNA from being considered "Certified SC Grown" food.

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Important facts

Born
9 June 1952, Columbia
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United States
Positions held
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
Also known as
James Mikell

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Burns?

American politician

When was Mike Burns born?

Mike Burns was born on 9 June 1952 in Columbia.

What is Mike Burns's occupation?

Mike Burns is a politician.

What nationality is Mike Burns?

Mike Burns is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mike Burns

· Wikidata: Q20630645

· DBpedia: Mike Burns (South Carolina politician)

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