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Burgess Owens

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United States Representative (Republican) from Utah's 4th district.

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What we have documented

We have documented 4 statements by Burgess Owens, in 3 cases. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.

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Statements by Burgess Owens

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Burgess Owens

Role at the time: U.S. Representative, Utah 4th district

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Burgess Owens voted Nay on H.Con.Res. 93, the House resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

“On Agreeing to the Resolution: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)U.S. House Roll Call Vote 307: H.Con.Res. 93, Iran War Powers Resolution (agreed to, 220-204)
Why we used this label

A nay vote opposed the resolution directing the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, allowing U.S. military operations in the war to continue.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?
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Burgess Owens

Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th district, answering a reporter in a Capitol hallway

Explicitly stayed out

Statement summary

Asked whether he had any comment on Laura Loomer's remarks about Black women in politics, and then whether he would condemn them, Rep. Burgess Owens said he had no idea what the reporter was talking about and walked away.

“I have no idea what you're talking about, buddy.”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Prem Thakker posts video asking House Republicans about Loomer's remarksVideo, 0:00-2:02
Why we used this label

The reference point is Laura Loomer's remarks about Angie Nixon and other Black women in politics. Owens was read the remarks and asked twice whether he would comment or condemn them; he said he had no idea what the reporter was talking about, began "I'm not gonna" and left. A refusal to engage after a direct question fits Explicitly stayed out. Condemned and Defended or excused both lose because he gives no evaluation of the remarks. Evidence level: video of the exchange, with the speaker identified and the answer quoted by Raw Story.

Read statementFull case: Laura Loomer’s remarks about Angie Nixon and other Black women in politics
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Burgess Owens

Role at the time: U.S. representative

Mixed or conditional

Statement summary

Burgess Owens voted for a committee amendment that would limit automated plate-reader use by recipients of federal highway assistance to tolling.

“Action: Voted yea on Amendment No. 221 to H.R. 8870.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)Perry Amendment No. 221 to H.R. 8870Section on license plate readers
Why we used this label

The amendment would sharply restrict use by federal-aid recipients but not prohibit every ALPR system.

Read statementFull case: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
Portrait of Burgess Owens

Burgess Owens

Role at the time: U.S. Representative for Utah at the statement date.

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Owens supports Trump’s Iran war aims as protecting Americans against a dangerous regime and criticizes allies for failing to help.

“I agree with his vision,”
Open the original interview (opens in a new tab)Utah representatives on the Iran war and allied support, April 2026Complete original release or interview report; date-only timestamp represented at noon UTC
Why we used this label

Relative to U.S. military involvement in the 2026 Iran war, Owens supports Trump’s Iran war aims as protecting Americans against a dangerous regime and criticizes allies for failing to help.

Read statementFull case: Do they support the war in Iran?

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Case

Do they support the war in Iran?

Relationship to this case: Speaker

Where members of Congress and 2026 midterm candidates stand on the Iran war, which Congress has not formally authorized, based on their votes on war-powers resolutions, campaign statements and public remarks.

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