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Rep. Burgess Owens, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Utah's 4th district, has been vocal on various legislative issues through his social media presence. On January 24, 2025, he shared his stance on public land management and national security concerns via a series of tweets.

In a tweet posted at 15:43 UTC, Rep. Owens expressed support for "RepMaloyUtah's Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act to ensure public land policies are made by the People's House—not by unilateral executive actions." He emphasized that "Utahns deserve a voice in decisions about our public lands."

Later that day, at 17:06 UTC, Owens addressed national security issues by stating "America will never provide a safe haven for terrorists or their supporters." He announced his collaboration with Rep. McClintock to bar individuals associated with the October 7th attacks on Israel from entering the United States.

At 17:54 UTC, Owens highlighted legislative reforms and party unity in another tweet. He remarked on the opportunity to enact changes desired by voters and mentioned former President Trump’s influence, stating "When President Trump calls a play, our @HouseGOP majority is ready to run the ball."