Burgess Owens U.S. House of Representatives from Utah's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Burgess Owens U.S. House of Representatives from Utah's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Burgess Owens, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Utah's 4th district, shared his views on recent legislative actions via social media on January 23, 2025. Owens replaced Ben McAdams in 2021 and has been active in various legislative matters since then.
In a tweet posted at 20:47 UTC, Owens emphasized the importance of Utah’s forests and their communities. He stated, "Utah’s forests and the communities that rely on them are central to what makes our state so special." He linked this statement to the House's passage of the Fix Our Forests Act.
Later that day at 21:08 UTC, Owens expressed his support for life-related legislation by tweeting about the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. He remarked, "Today, the House took a bold stand for the sanctity of life."
Subsequently, at 21:28 UTC, Owens addressed President Trump's DEI ban by announcing his collaboration with Rep. Tiffany in reintroducing the FAIR Act. His tweet read: "Following President Trump's DEI ban, I joined @RepTiffany in reintroducing the FAIR Act." The act aims to ensure federal funds do not support programs or institutions promoting racial discrimination.
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