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Rep. Burgess Owens says progressives are getting involved with GOP primaries to shift Utah leftward
Owens is raising concerns of whether left-leaning organizations are gaining a foothold in the reliably red state Read More
‘Critical’ moment for critical minerals: Rep. Burgess Owens’ pushing for federal mining education support
Owens’ Mining Schools Act throws support behind schools with mining-related programs such as the University of Utah Read More
Watch: Rep. Burgess Owens holds moment of silence for fire captain and his family taken in flash flood
Capt. Spencer Long served Provo Fire and Rescue for 17 years before tragedy struck Read More
Burgess Owens, Celeste Maloy dismiss their lawsuit over Utah's new congressional map
Several politicians voluntarily dismissed their federal lawsuit that sought to prevent Utah's new congressional map from taking effect for this year's midterm elections. Read More
Why several House Democrats are seeking to pink-slip Education Secretary Linda McMahon
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens dismisses impeachment actions against McMahon as ‘completely unserious’ Read More
Rep. Burgess Owens calls for more apprenticeship opportunities
Congressional lawmakers explore career paths opened by increased work-based learning opportunities in both traditional trades — and emerging industries. Read More
All 4 Black GOP House members exit this year. What’s next for Utah Rep. Burgess Owens?
Owens decided not to run again after a court selected a new congressional map for Utah with one heavily-Democratic district Read More
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens wants to crack down on ‘ghost student’ fraud
A proposal from Rep. Owens would establish an identity verification system to ensure bad actors aren’t stealing federal financial aid. Read More
Rep. Burgess Owens wants to ban federal education funds from promoting race and gender ideologies
The CHARLIE Act, named for Charlie Kirk, would amend federal law to ban education funds from being used for "discriminatory equity ideology" or "gender ideology." Read More
Burgess Owens chairs hearing on protecting campus free speech
Utah lawmaker calls for increased academic tolerance and respect at higher education institutions. Read More
Paxton Gains Endorsement in Texas Senate Race
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton got another boost in his campaign to unseat Sen. John Cornyn ahead of a May 26 Republican primary runoff, gaining the endorsement of Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah. Read More
Exclusive - Rep. Burgess Owens Endorses Ken Paxton for Senate in Texas
Momentum continues to build for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s campaign to unseat longtime Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) as Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) has now endorsed Paxton, Breitbart News can exclusively reveal. | Politics Read More
Utah Republicans slam European allies opposing Trump in Iran
U.S. Reps. Burgess Owens, Mike Kennedy and Blake Moore said they support President Donald Trump's war aims in the Middle East after Wednesday speech. Read More
Republican Rep Burgess Owens to retire from Congress when term ends
Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, announces that he will not seek reelection in 2026, stepping away from elected office after completing his current term. Read More
Utah Republican Congressman Burgess Owens Announces He Won’t Seek Reelection in 2026
Utah Congressman Burgess Owens announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in 2026, bringing an end to his tenure in Congress after three terms. Read More
Utah Republican Burgess Owens announces retirement from Congress after redistricting shakeup
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens, the professional football player turned Utah congressman, said Wednesday he will not seek reelection after a… Read More
U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens of Utah says he will not seek reelection
U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens has announced that he will not seek reelection after a redistricting shakeup left Utah's four Republican representatives to vie for three U.S. Read More
Rep. Burgess Owens Says He Won't Run Again in 2026
In a lengthy statement on social media, Owens said the decision came after prayer, reflection, and many long conversations, adding, I have decided that I will not seek reelection in 2026. Read More