U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens representing Utah's 4th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens representing Utah's 4th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Burgess Owens, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Utah's 4th district since 2021, has been vocal on various issues through his social media posts. He replaced Ben McAdams and is known for his focus on education and government efficiency.
On January 27, 2025, Owens expressed support for a resolution by Rep. Moolenaar to designate "National School Choice Week." He stated, "Parents should have the power to make the best decisions for their kids, and students should have access to an education that fits their needs, not one determined by their zip code."
The following day, January 28, Owens commented on President Trump's efforts to streamline federal government operations. He noted that "President Trump is looking under the hood of the federal government to remove redundancies, inefficiencies, and eliminate the rampant waste of taxpayer dollars." He mentioned savings achieved between DOGE and OMB.
On January 29, Owens addressed concerns about America's education system. He remarked that "America's education system is failing our students—falling test scores, skyrocketing absenteeism rates, and ideologically driven bureaucrats focused on keeping the teachers' unions happy instead of prioritizing student success." He introduced legislation related to educational choice.
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