William Hollis Long II[1] (born August 11, 1955[2]) is an American politician, realtor, and auctioneer who served as the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th congressional district from 2011 to 2023.

After Blunt announced that he would not run for re-election to the Senate in 2022, Long became a candidate in the 2022 race to succeed him, but lost the Republican primary to Eric Schmitt.

[30] 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.

[35][36] In 2023, Long worked as a salesperson for Lifetime Advisors and Commerce Terrace Consulting, two companies that encourage clients to apply for tax credits and subsequently take a cut of the benefits.

[27] On December 4, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Long to serve as Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.

The National Taxpayers Union Foundation, a conservative advocacy organisation, praised President Trump's selection for Long to lead the agency in reform.

[42] Rep. Jason Smith, the House Ways and Means chairman, also praised Trump’s choice to lead the tax-collection agency stating that "I couldn’t have picked anyone better".

Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) criticized President Trump for wanting to replace Danny Werfel, who later stepped down as commissioner on January 20, 2025,[44][45] and Long's involvement with the scam-plagued ERC.

[51][52] Long supported President Donald Trump's 2017 executive order banning entry to the U.S. to citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries.

[54] During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Long called for the sanctioning of Russia's oil to cut off Putin's ability to wage war.

[57] The letter followed the Humane Society’s support of a successful Missouri ballot measure strengthening regulations on dog breeders.

[59] Long opposed stricter gun control measures, including universal background checks and red-flag laws.

[62][63] Long was repeatedly endorsed by the National Rifle Association of America, earning an "A" rating from them for his demonstrated record of being a pro-gun Congressman.

He has supported efforts to limit abortion access, including legislation aimed at defunding Planned Parenthood and co-sponsored the Sanctity of Human Life Act that proposed to grant full personhood to fertilised embryos.

Long has also expressed his support for the overturning of Roe v. Wade and believes that abortion laws should be regulated at the state level.

[67] In 2015, Long condemned the Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, which held that same-sex marriage bans violated the constitution.

[70] He voted yes in support of both the First Amendment Defense Act which aimed to legally protect religious opposition to homosexuality and same-sex marriage as free speech,[65] and H.Con.Res.13.

[73] 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.

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