Rep. Burgess Owens, who represents Utah’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, addressed a range of topics on his social media account on September 17, 2025. His posts included commentary on crime policy in Washington, D.C., a message commemorating Constitution Day, and an announcement about an educational opportunity for students in his district.
In a post published at 14:21 UTC, Owens criticized local governance in the nation’s capital and highlighted former President Donald Trump’s actions regarding public safety: “The D.C. Council’s soft-on-crime agenda fueled a lawless wave in our nation’s capital, with juvenile carjackings, robberies, and violence at record highs – until President @realDonaldTrump made it a priority to make Washington, D.C. safe again. @HouseGOP is carrying that https://t.co/kYsbkKaOsm”.
Later that day at 15:11 UTC, Owens marked the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution by posting: “On September 17, 1787, our Founders signed the U.S. Constitution, the greatest governing document in history, forming a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Happy #ConstitutionDay! https://t.co/nyGFlBvYPe”.
At 15:28 UTC on September 17th, Owens promoted participation in an educational initiative for youth in his district: “Innovation starts with our students, and the @CongressionalAC is an incredible opportunity for middle and high schoolers in Utah’s Fourth District to build, create, and showcase their ideas. Learn more and submit your app by October 30 https://t.co/LCNsERV6KV https://t.co/BvrdkI500Z”.
Owens has represented Utah’s 4th congressional district since replacing Ben McAdams in 2021. Born in Columbus, Ohio in 1951 and currently residing in Salt Lake City at age 71,[source] he holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Miami.[source]
