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Burgess Owens, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Utah's 4th district since 2021, has recently shared his views on various national issues through a series of tweets. Owens, who succeeded Ben McAdams and resides in Salt Lake City, is known for his strong stance on energy policies, education reform, and immigration.

On March 17, 2025, Owens highlighted the decrease in gas prices in Utah to $3.03 per gallon from a previous high of $5.26 under President Biden. He attributed this change to "President Trump's common sense, America first energy policies," which he believes are effectively "unleashing our natural resources and driving down costs for every Utahn." "Gas is $3.03 per gallon in Utah..."

Later that day, Owens expressed support for the Educational Choice for Children Act. He outlined its key components: "Nationwide school choice," "$10 billion in tax incentives for private investment," no funds taken from public schools, and targeting lower/middle-income students. "The Educational Choice for Children Act..."

In another tweet on the same day, Owens criticized current immigration policies under President Biden while expressing support for former President Trump’s approach to law enforcement and deportation of violent gang members. He stated that if such gang members can enter the country but cannot be deported by Trump’s administration, then "American justice is broken." Owens reiterated his backing of Trump’s efforts to restore law and order. "If President Biden can let violent gang members pour into our country..."