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Burgess Owens

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Burgess Owens is an American politician and former professional football player who has served as the U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th congressional district since January 3, 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Owens has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic growth during his time in office. He is known for advocating for school choice and has expressed strong views on various social issues. Prior to his political career, Owens played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets and the San Francisco 49ers, winning a Super Bowl with the latter team.

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September 23, 2026

Parents know what is right for their kids much better than any bureaucrat.…

— Burgess Owens

Jul 22, 2026

It is what it is here, unfortunately, in our country of taxes.

foxnews.com
Jul 22, 2026

I have such an appreciation for soccer now.

foxnews.com
Jul 14, 2026

The Antiquities Act is crystal clear: presidential designations meant to protect objects should be 'confined to the smallest area compatible' with the proper care and management of those objects. That mandate was ignored. The mess started…

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Jun 10, 2026

Takes a straightforward approach, identifies suspicious student aid applications and ensures these applications are for who they say they are before dollars go out the door.

utahnewsdispatch.com
Jun 10, 2026

It takes a straightforward approach, identifies suspicious student aid applications and ensures these applications are for who they say they are before dollars go out the door.

missouriindependent.com
Jun 10, 2026

This legislation takes a straightforward approach, identifies suspicious student aid applications and ensures these applications are for who they say they are before dollars go out the door.

ncnewsline.com
Jun 10, 2026

This bill builds on the good work already done by the Trump administration to protect taxpayer dollars and help safeguard the integrity of the student aid system by ensuring federal aid goes to real students.

iowacapitaldispatch.com
Jun 10, 2026

My legislation takes a straightforward approach, identifies suspicious student aid applications and ensures these applications are for who they say they are before dollars go out the door.

utahnewsdispatch.com
Jun 10, 2026

My bill builds on the good work already done by the Trump administration to protect taxpayer dollars and help safeguard the integrity of the student aid system by ensuring federal aid goes to real students.

utahnewsdispatch.com
May 29, 2026

America’s promise has always been that if we educate our children and teach them to work hard, they will be able to find meaningful employment and create a better life than those who came before them. The MATCH Act helps restore that…

blakemoore.house.gov
May 27, 2026

America’s promise has always been that if we educate our children and teach them to work hard, they will be able to find meaningful employment and create a better life than those who came before them. The MATCH Act helps restore that…

blakemoore.house.gov
Jun 12, 2025

I am proud to recognize Utah's State Teacher of the Year, Sayre Posey, an outstanding educator who embodies the mission of the Merit Caucus: excellence, innovation, and high expectations. She comes from a long line of teachers. Her…

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Jan 14, 2025

The only respect they earn is the respect to defend and honor womanhood. Our daughters and women are watching. The message to men standing quietly on the sidelines of this issue is: It is time to man up. These are girls and women in our…

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Sep 24, 2024

Innovation is a powerful concept if something is needed so well in this particular industry.

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Jul 11, 2024

I am so proud to sit next to my good friend Blake Moore. He has been a fierce champion for Utah's unique ecosystem.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2024

Thank you again, Chairman Smith, for coming to this beautiful Salt Lake City and for this important field hearing today.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2024

I have been blessed the last 10 years to be a Utahan, and I cannot say enough.

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Jun 26, 2024

I want to kind of touch upon it, was the statement that this push towards electric vehicles, even though there is a cost of slave labor.

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Jun 26, 2024

We are now representing what the cotton gin represented back 200 years ago.

congress.gov
Jun 26, 2024

You are saying to build EVs and using child labor is saving American lives?

congress.gov
Jun 26, 2024

How does the administration justify the use of taxpayers' subsidy for this type of environment in which so many children are being used for labor?

congress.gov
Jun 26, 2024

My concern right now is EVs are dependent on Congo, the cobalt that is produced in these mines.

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Jun 26, 2024

And I fear that we are repeating a mistake that we made in the past when we led a worldwide blind eye to man's inhumanity to man.

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Jun 26, 2024

Utah is the most innovative. We come under budget, we balance our budget. So, continue to use us as an example for the rest of the country.

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