Political Quotes

Burgess Owens: We may have on the floor this week or early next week an attempt to codify the denial of the payment of minimum wage and…

On the recordJune 3, 1997
We may have on the floor this week or early next week an attempt to codify the denial of the payment of minimum wage and other worker benefits to welfare recipients.
Said by
Burgess Owens
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Discussing potential legislation affecting welfare recipients and worker benefits.

Share

More from Burgess Owens

Jun 6, 2025

there is no greater joy than being a father. I am blessed with six incredible children, 17 grandkids, and they are the heartbeat of everything I do. This Father's Day, I am proud to reintroduce a resolution to recognize the power and…

govinfo.gov
Nov 15, 2024

Today I rise to urge my colleagues to pass H.R. 8932, the FAFSA Deadline Act. This bill addresses the urgent need for predictability and transparency in release of FAFSA, the form that helps so many American families to plan and afford…

govinfo.gov
Nov 18, 2025

Mr. Speaker, after blatant obstruction and prolonged delay on the part of congressional Democrats for over 40 days, the House has returned to regular order. It is good to be back, and it is about time. Today, we are here to advance eight…

govinfo.gov
Mar 25, 2025

Imagine our esteemed universities, pillars of free thought and innovation, quietly channeling millions into investments linked to the Chinese Communist Party, Russian oligarchs, or the Iranian regime. While our students learn about…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation