Rep. Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Burgess Owens, U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Burgess Owens, a U.S. Congress representative for Utah's 4th district since 2021, recently expressed his views on educational funding and initiatives via a series of tweets. His comments addressed the Department of Education's budget and educational policy reforms, as well as civic education.
On February 12, 2025, Rep. Burgess Owens tweeted his concerns about the increasing budget allocated to the Department of Education and its correlation with declining test results in America. He stated: "The more Congress sends to the Ed Dept each year, the more America's test results plummet." He emphasized that various committees are exploring solutions through legislative measures such as the Educational Choice for Children Act.
Later that day, Owens shared a succinct message celebrating fulfilled commitments: "Promises Made, Promises Kept "
In another tweet on February 12, Owens discussed his meeting with Jack Miller and Dr. Virginia Foxx regarding civic education. He highlighted the importance of teaching America's founding principles to preserve freedoms: "Great to sit down with Jack Miller and the one and only Dr. @virginiafoxx yesterday to discuss the future of civic education."
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