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, a U.S. Congressman representing Utah's 4th district since 2021, shared several statements on social media addressing significant political and social issues. His tweets reflect his stance on sports fairness, legislative priorities, and community engagement.
On March 11, 2025, Rep. Owens emphasized the importance of maintaining fairness in women's sports in relation to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). He stated: "The IOC has a choice: Stand for fairness or let politics destroy women’s sports." He expressed support for enforcing President Trump's order protecting female athletes, asserting that the 2028 Olympics should not become "a stage for injustice."
Later that day, Owens addressed legislative matters concerning the House GOP's commitment to overcoming opposition from Democrats. In his tweet at 21:48 UTC, he declared: ".@HouseGOP will not let Democrat obstruction get in the way of the people’s priorities," directing followers to his statement on a continuing resolution (CR).
On March 12, 2025, Rep. Owens celebrated International Women's Day with local leaders and residents in Utah. He tweeted about joining Councilman Carlos Moreno and others during the weekend festivities: "Honored to join Councilman @CarlosMorenoUSA and an incredible group of Utahns over the weekend to celebrate International Women’s Day."