U.S. Representative for Utah’s 4th District
Burgess Owens
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · +0.45
- In office
- House 2021–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 36% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 18%
- Armed Forces & National Security 3%
- Committees
- Education and Workforce
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Education
- Labor and Employment
- Families
- Age
- 75
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- RMike Kennedy$971K
- DJonny Larsen$54K
Bottom line
- Not on the November ballot: UT-4 is an open seat with 2 nominees.
- Breaks with Republicans most on Economics and Public Finance: voted against them on 18% of party-line votes (9 of 50), against 7% for most Republicans.
- Chair of the Higher Education and Workforce Development subcommittee (Education and Workforce).
Where Owens has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Higher Education and Workforce Development (Education and Workforce)
- Education and Workforce · 9th in seniority on the majority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 17th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 8347 RURAL Healthcare Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 8183 MATCH Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 9604 Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 7892 No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Owens breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Owens voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 18% · 9 of 50 party 7%
- Armed Forces & National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 3%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Owens broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Providing 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".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers ActOn Motion to Recommit · Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025 | Not voting |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Small Business Innovation and Economic Security ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Technology…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Owens is saying
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OWENS APPLAUDS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT’S APPROVAL OF THE NATION’S FIRST WORKFORCE PELL GRANT PROGRAM
Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04), Chairman of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, applauded the U.S. Department of Education’s approval of the nation’s first Workforce Pell Grant program.
“America is the land of opportunity, and there is not just one path to success. For too long, Washington told our kids the only way to a better life was through a traditional four-year degree and a mountain of debt. Education opens the door to opportunity and success. Thanks to this incredible step forward with…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Owens voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 116 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Owens’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 25
- Action in committee 11
- Action beyond committee 8
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
25 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 24 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 28 sponsored billsSponsored 28 (House median 25) · cosponsored 284 (median 289), 97 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Education, Labor and Employment, Families.
- H.R. 9604 Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education ActReduces federal regulatory requirements for tribal K-12 education programs. AI-readEducation · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 9926 PATH ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9527 STRONG ActSports and Recreation · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6809 Alyssa’s Act of 2025No summary available; bill title suggests education-related provisions named Alyssa's Act. AI-readEducation · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8705 CHARLIE ActModifies education policy; specific provisions unclear without full text. AI-readEducation · Introduced May 7, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 8384 To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Utah National Guard located in Lehi, Utah, and for other purposes.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Apr 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8347 RURAL Healthcare ActModifies health care delivery and employment policies in rural areas. AI-readLabor and Employment · Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 8272 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.Labor and Employment · Introduced Apr 14, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 53% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 76% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 75% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 31 | 84% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 88% |
| Commerce | 25 | 88% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 79% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 100% |
| Law | 6 | 67% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Owens voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RMatt Van EppsTN-799%agreement
- RRobert E. LattaOH-598%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Owens most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Free account See ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Owens’s campaign raised $736K: $512K (70%) from individuals and $153K (21%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $0.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Owens
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 52.
- American College of Radiology Association Independent PAC
- American Bankers Association Trade association PAC
- Delta Airlines Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Owens this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Owens’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, UT-4Republican2021–present
Seat
- State
- Utah
- District
- 4
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 75
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3011
309 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- West Jordan
- Website
- owens.house.gov
- CongressmanBurgessOwens
- repburgessowens
- YouTube
- UCxeB7xjbLDJM9Yw6brXsX6Q
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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