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Burgess Owens, a U.S. Congressman representing Utah's 4th district, shared several tweets on February 12, 2025, addressing various legislative efforts and historical reflections. Owens emphasized the importance of maintaining American educational independence from foreign influences and advocated for transparency in financial ties between universities and foreign adversaries.

In a tweet posted on February 12, 2025, at 15:59 UTC, Owens highlighted the PROTECT Our Kids Act, led by Representative Kevin Hern. He stated that the act ensures "no U.S. school receiving federal funds can host a CCP-backed Confucius Classroom," asserting that "American education should be free from foreign adversary influence—no exceptions."

Later that day at 16:35 UTC, Owens expressed pride in his bill being considered in the Education and Workforce Committee markup. In his tweet, he stated: "Proud that my bill—the Reporting on Investments in Foreign Adversaries Act—is being considered in today's @EdWorkforceCmte markup." He emphasized the need for universities with substantial endowments to disclose their financial connections to adversarial nations, declaring that "the American people deserve transparency."

In another tweet at 17:29 UTC on the same day, Owens paid tribute to Carter G. Woodson. He noted Woodson's journey from working in coal mines to earning a Ph.D. from Harvard University and referred to him as the “Father of Black History.” Owens mentioned Woodson's establishment of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. The full tweet is available here.