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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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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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May 25, 2023

In the latest edition of the U.S. News & World Report's ``Best States'' rankings, Utah was ranked the top in the Nation. Utah has one of the strongest economies in America because of our State's pro-market policies, family values, and…

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May 24, 2023

I am proud to join my friend, Representative Dale Strong, and many of my Republican colleagues today in full support of the HALT Fentanyl Act. Last year, the Drug Enforcement Administration seized 379 million deadly doses of fentanyl. This…

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May 17, 2023

Today, I rise to celebrate and honor our brave men and women in law enforcement who paid the ultimate price to protect and serve our communities and preserve our American way of life. In our Nation's Capital, there is a 304-foot-long wall…

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May 15, 2023

Would you agree to use misery as a political strategy is the essence of evil?

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May 15, 2023

Political, progressive policies that hurt our kids.

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May 10, 2023

The government acting alone cannot meet the historic challenges facing our workforce.

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May 10, 2023

The skills gap is the growing disconnect between employer needs and employee competencies.

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May 10, 2023

Without swift action, the skills gap is in danger of becoming a skills canyon.

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May 10, 2023

If these past three years have proven anything, it is that America has an extremely resilient workforce.

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Apr 28, 2023

I thank my friend for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Julie Su for U.S. Labor Secretary. I have always been told that you can get some idea of a person's future judgment and skill based on their past…

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Apr 25, 2023

I thank the gentlewoman for her remarks. Mr. Speaker, we are going to switch slides here in a minute. First of all, I thank my colleagues. It has been a full day, a flying day, yet they found the time. Many would have loved to have been…

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Apr 25, 2023

I thank my friend for her remarks. The gentlewoman is a great addition to our Conference. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis), who is my good friend.

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Apr 25, 2023

I have the honor and privilege to stand in the House today to highlight the courage of a young man, Enes Kanter Freedom, who has dealt with the tyranny of a country that he came from. Since becoming an American citizen, he decided to stand…

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Apr 19, 2023

When Title IX became law in 1972, it was a watershed moment for every woman in America. Title IX was a game changer for women and girls in sports to showcase their talents on the field without discrimination or prejudice. I watched with…

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Apr 17, 2023

I thank my esteemed colleague for yielding. Here are some facts you need to know about the abysmal record of the Chinese Communist Party on human rights and against our American way of freedom. China has carried out the torture, forced…

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Apr 17, 2023

It is time for us to stop putting down parents.

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Apr 17, 2023

This is a civil rights issue. Every child has a right for an education.

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Apr 17, 2023

Educational freedom is a civil rights issue of our time.

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Apr 17, 2023

If it is a bad school system, why should we put our kids in there?

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Apr 17, 2023

Representative Messer long ago caught the vision of school choice, and how transformative educational freedom is for families.

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Apr 17, 2023

They think that the system is not for them.

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Apr 17, 2023

If a system is not working... it is not working.

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Apr 17, 2023

I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting school choice. Let us give parents and students the power to choose the education that works best for them.

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Apr 17, 2023

Educational freedom can give someone a second chance in life, and passion, and will not stop fighting until every child, regardless of his or her race, socioeconomic status, family situation, or neighborhood has the right to educational…

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