Rep. Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Burgess Owens, representing Utah's 4th District in the U.S. Congress since 2021, shared his concerns on Twitter regarding AmeriCorps and praised a colleague for her leadership. His statements reflect ongoing issues with accountability in government-funded programs and highlight efforts to uphold standards in education and workforce committees.
On December 11, 2024, Rep. Owens expressed frustration with AmeriCorps' financial management by stating, " AmeriCorps fails audit after audit but keeps getting more of YOUR money." He announced that he would be leading an Education and Workforce Committee hearing to seek answers about the organization's performance.
Later the same day, Rep. Owens commended Dr. Virginia Foxx for her exemplary leadership as Chair of the Education and Workforce Committee. In his tweet at 15:26 UTC, he stated, "Dr. @virginiafoxx has set the gold standard for leadership as Chair of the @EdWorkforceCmte." He highlighted her efforts to hold institutions accountable and support American workers.
Continuing his critique of AmeriCorps, Rep. Owens tweeted at 16:02 UTC that the organization should face consequences due to persistent issues. He remarked, "8 failed audits, rampant fraud, and a demonstrated lack of willingness to change lead to one conclusion: AmeriCorps should be on the @DOGE chopping block."
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