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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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Sep 19, 2023

If the JetBlue and Spirit merger is approved in Federal court, I strongly recommend that your Department acts expeditiously...

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Sep 19, 2023

My constituents and the American people stand for the benefit of free market competition.

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Sep 19, 2023

When policymakers prioritize equity and environment over competition in the economy, American families are left footing the bill.

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Sep 18, 2023

That generation would be horrified today to see the proliferation of anti-American propaganda in our school systems.

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Sep 18, 2023

They then use our children to attack the foundation of our American culture, faith, family, the free market, education.

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Sep 18, 2023

American parents on both sides of the aisle are waking up to the tactics of the CCP and are in agreement that it is time to stop playing whack a mole.

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Sep 18, 2023

Within our country's DNA is an understanding that education is imperative for the attainment of America's promise of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.

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Sep 13, 2023

I thank the gentleman from Louisiana for yielding me the time. I rise today in full support of House Republicans' formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Seven months ago, House Republicans returned oversight to the people's…

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Jul 27, 2023

Today I rise to support the U.S.-Taiwan partnership. I recently joined a congressional delegation to visit Taiwan. While in Taiwan I met with President Tsai Ing-wen and discussed our shared national security, economic, and political…

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Jul 26, 2023

this is why I introduced recently an accreditation for college act called Act, ACE Act, which will prohibit accreditors from requiring colleges to accredit to meet any political litmus test, such as requiring adherence to DEI standards as…

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Jul 26, 2023

I introduced the LOAN Act, precisely to make college more accessible and affordable.

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Jul 26, 2023

It was Thomas Jefferson who said, 'Ignorant and free can never be.'

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Jul 26, 2023

Disgraceful. You cannot even go to McDonalds and get a big Mac combo with that level of compensation.

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Jul 19, 2023

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title VIII, add the following: SEC. __. SLOT EXEMPTIONS FOR RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL…

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Jul 19, 2023

I urge this Committee to move quickly to approve this legislation.

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Jul 19, 2023

Thank you for providing the opportunity to testify in support of H.R. 2468, Mountain View Corridor Completion Act.

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Jul 12, 2023

I can promise you this Committee with the Republican majority will not. Freedom can only survive with transparency.

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Jul 12, 2023

I am proud of states like Florida and Utah.

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Jul 12, 2023

We have a Congress in place now that is going to hold you accountable.

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Jul 12, 2023

We need to understand this is our enemy.

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Jun 13, 2023

At the end of the day, we would be working to secure America's energy security and national security.

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Jun 13, 2023

At a time when a strong mining workforce is needed more than ever, our mining workforce is dwindling.

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Jun 13, 2023

We can't compete on a global scale if we don't strengthen these programs.

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Jun 13, 2023

At the end of the day, we should be working to secure America's energy security and national security.

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