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, has shared a series of tweets addressing legislative measures to limit foreign influence in American education and protect child nutrition. His remarks coincide with the ongoing activities at the Education and Workforce Committee.
On February 12, 2025, Rep. Owens announced that "Right now @EdWorkforceCmte is marking up 5 bills to Limit Foreign Influence in American Education and Protect Child Nutrition." The tweet highlighted the committee's efforts towards safeguarding educational environments from external influences.
In another tweet posted on the same day, he mentioned the TRACE Act led by Rep. Aaron Bean: "The TRACE Act, led by @RepAaronBean, requires schools to disclose foreign funding, preventing adversarial regimes from quietly shaping what our kids learn." He emphasized that transparency is essential for parents regarding foreign funding in schools.
Additionally, Rep. Owens discussed the CLASS Act spearheaded by Rep. Dave Joyce: "The CLASS Act, led by @RepDaveJoyce, stops K-12 schools from accepting CCP-backed funding that comes with strings attached—like control over curriculum and hiring." He asserted that American students should receive an education free from foreign government influence.
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