119th Congress
Burgess Owens
Representative, UT-4, Utah
Party
- Republican
- Born
- August 2, 1951 (age 75)
- In Congress
- House since 2021
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 4%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-3011
- Website
- owens.house.gov
Committees
- Education and Workforce
- Transportation and Infrastructure
Who Is Burgess Owens?
Burgess Owens is a Republican representative from UT-4 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2021. Born August 2, 1951, Owens is 75. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Owens voted on 298 and missed 12. Owens voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Owens sponsored 28 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Burgess Owens Voted
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- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- YeaPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Burgess Owens Sponsored
- PATH Act (H.R. 9926, In Committee)
- RURAL Healthcare Act (H.R. 8347, In Committee)
- MATCH Act of 2026 (H.R. 8183, In Committee)
- Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act (H.R. 9604, In Committee)
- STRONG Act (H.R. 9527, In Committee)
- No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 (H.R. 7892, Passed the House)
- CHARLIE Act (H.R. 8705, In Committee)
- To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Utah National Guard located in Lehi, Utah, and for other purposes. (H.R. 8384, In Committee)
- To classify qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors for the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act. (H.R. 8272, In Committee)
- Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act (H.R. 7677, Out of Committee)
- To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal land in Saratoga Springs, Utah, from the Secretary of the Interior to the United States Postal Service for construction of a post office, and for other purposes. (H.R. 4716, In Committee)
- Kids in Classes Act (H.R. 7918, In Committee)
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- Say No to Indoctrination Act (H.R. 2617, Out of Committee)
- Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025 (H.R. 2516, Out of Committee)
- Alyssa’s Act of 2025 (H.R. 6809, In Committee)
- Preventing Child Trafficking Act of 2025 (H.R. 6475, In Committee)
- Recognizing June 24th as Public Safety Awareness Day to promote citizen empowerment, effective law enforcement, community-based crime prevention, and prudent public policy in support of safer neighborhoods nationwide. (H.Res. 535, Introduced)
- Water Quality Criteria Development and Transparency Act (H.R. 3888, In Committee)
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that fatherhood is essential to the development of all children, and that the increased involvement of fathers in the home will lead to economic prosperity, educational excellence, and improved social mobility for children across all racial and ethnic groups. (H.Res. 487, Introduced)
- Universal School Choice Act (H.R. 3519, In Committee)
- Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act (H.R. 3499, In Committee)
- Expressing support for recognizing the month of May as "Excellence in Education: Merit Day Celebration". (H.Res. 422, Introduced)
- SALT Act (H.R. 2952, In Committee)
- One Door to Work Act (H.R. 2651, In Committee)
- Mining Schools Act of 2025 (H.R. 2457, In Committee)
- Change of Ownership and Conversion Improvement Act (H.R. 2271, In Committee)
- Ensuring Distance Education Act (H.R. 1174, In Committee)
- RIFA Act (H.R. 1023, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Owens spoke on the floor 30 times on 28 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 3, 2026, 206 wordsProtect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
I rise today in strong support of H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 3, 2026, 223 wordsMoment of Silence Honoring Anniversary of Charlie Kirk's Death
1 year ago on September 10, 2025, the world witnessed a senseless act of political violence that took Charlie Kirk from us on a college campus in my home State of Utah.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 2, 2026, 294 wordsProtecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025
I rise in support of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 22, 2026, 197 wordsHonoring the Long Family
I rise today to honor a beloved Utah family whose lives were lost this past week in a flash flood in Wayne County.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 16, 2026, 181 wordsRecognizing Lee Lonsberry
I rise today to recognize my outgoing chief of staff, Mr. Lee Lonsberry, a beloved fixture here on the Hill and one of Utah's most trusted voices.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 9, 2026, 220 wordsNo Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
In a speech given by Frederick Douglass in 1894, he said: ``Education . . . [is] the light only by which men can be free. To deny education . . . is one of the greatest crimes against human nature [because] it is to deny them the means of freedom and the rightful pursuit of happiness.''
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 3, 2026, 265 wordsNo Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
Every cent of taxpayer money should be treated as sacred. It comes directly out of the pockets of hardworking Americans. That is why no amount of fraud in Federal public assistance programs is acceptable. The Government Accountability Office, GAO, recently estimated that the Federal Government loses between $233 billion and $521 billion every year to fraud, based on data from 2018 through 2022.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 20, 2026, 409 wordsParental Rights Over the Education and Care of Their Kids Act
I would like to start my comments with a simple truth: There are only two sexes, male and female.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 12, 2026, 219 wordsSweet and Simple Truths Are the Heart of the United States of America
I rise today to share an incredible essay written by a student from Utah's Fourth District to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our country's founding.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 21, 2026, 319 wordsHighlighting Republican Successes in 2025
This last year has reminded us of what is possible when America has a competent and respected leader who understands the unique role that our great Nation should fill on the world stage.
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- In Remembrance of the Honorable Doug Lamalfa (House, January 8, 2026)
- Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (House, December 17, 2025)
- Recognizing Emma Hall (House, December 12, 2025)
- Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act (House, December 11, 2025)
- Promoting Responsible Oversight to Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act (House, December 4, 2025)
- Recognizing Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow Veena Black (House, December 4, 2025)
- Honoring Nightingale College (House, November 21, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of S.J. RES. 80, Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Land Management Relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska... (House, November 18, 2025)
- Promises Made, Promises Kept (House, September 2, 2025)
- Recognizing Mark Otten (House, July 22, 2025)
- Recognizing Midvale Boys & Girls Club (House, June 27, 2025)
- Delivering on Educational Freedom (House, June 25, 2025)
- Sayre Posey, Utah's State Teacher of the Year (House, June 12, 2025)
- Celebrating Fatherhood (House, June 6, 2025)
- Recognizing Bluffdale Elementary School (House, May 20, 2025)
- Recognizing Lacey Anderson (House, May 15, 2025)
- Events This Week (House, May 14, 2025)
- Moment of Silence in Remembrance of the Honorable MIA Love (House, March 27, 2025)
- Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act (House, March 25, 2025)
- Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (House, January 14, 2025)
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Questions About Burgess Owens
Is Burgess Owens still in Congress?
Yes. Burgess Owens is serving as representative from UT-4 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Burgess Owens?
Burgess Owens is a Republican.
When is Burgess Owens up for reelection?
Owens's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Burgess Owens?
Burgess Owens was born August 2, 1951 and is 75.
How often does Burgess Owens vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Owens voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is Burgess Owens on?
House Committee on Education and Workforce; House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.