Burgess Owens

Latest speeches

1. “Who Gets the Scholarship? How the Global Shift in College Sports Affects Americans” · U.S. House of Representatives · 16 September 2026

   • Speech

     “The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development will come to order. I note that a quorum is present.”

     Watch from 15:25

   • Chair Owens opens hearing: focus on international athletes

     “Without objection, the chair is authorized to call a recess at any time. Before we get started, I just want to thank first of all RJ and Eli, part of the committee. The work they've done on this, the vision,…”

     Watch from 15:31

   • Adams: college affordability crisis and Democratic agenda

     “Thank you. Pursuant to committee rule 8C, all members who wish to insert written statements into the record may do so by submitting them to the committee clerk electronically in Microsoft Word format by 5:00 PM, 14 days after this…”

     Watch from 25:37
   6 more clips in this sitting

2. "Out of Touch: When Union Politics Leave Workers Behind" · U.S. House of Representatives · 15 September 2026

   • Rep. Burgess Owens Q&A: foreign policy resolutions and 1935 labor model

     “The gentlelady yields, and now I call on Mr. Owens from Utah for your line of questioning. Thank you, thank you so much. The point of a union is to advocate for the interests of the workers they're paid to…”

     Watch from 1:10:33

3. H.R. 8781, "Title IX Clarification Act of 2026"; H.R. 4986, "Parents Opt-in Protection Act"; H.R. 8747, "K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026"; H.R. 8183, "Modernizing Access to Talents, Credentials, and Hiring (MATCH) Act of 2026"; H.R. 9723, "Fit Future Act"; H.R. 8660, "Valuing Employee Stock Today Act"; H.R. 8347, "Reinforcing Underserved, Rural, and Local (RURAL) Healthcare Act"; H.R. 6213, "Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025"; H.R. 8775, "Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act"; H.R. 5267, "American Franchise Act" · U.S. House of Representatives · 21 July 2026

   • K‑12 AI Literacy Act (H.R. 8747): scope, OET amendment, and safety debate

     “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Artificial intelligence is becoming as fundamental to our economy as computers and the internet were in previous generations. The question is no longer whether students will use and encounter AI, it's whether schools will prepare them…”

     Watch from 2:27:55

   • MATCH Act (H.R. 8183): bipartisan pilot on talent marketplaces

     “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'm thrilled to offer the amendment in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 8183, MATCH Act. This bill will help our workforce system keep pace with a rapidly changing economy. Too many Americans have valuable…”

     Watch from 2:54:09

   • RURAL Healthcare Act (H.R. 8347): locum tenens as independent contractors

     “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Locum tenens, Latin for placeholder, refers to arrangements in which medical providers temporarily fill critical workforce gaps at hospitals and health systems around the country. These workers choose to operate as independent contractors, much like millions…”

     Watch from 3:36:17
   3 more clips in this sitting

4. H.R. 9607, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act"; H.R. 9609, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act"; H.R. 9602, "Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act"; H.R. 9603, "Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act"; H.R. 9605, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act"; H.R. 9606, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act"; H.R. 9611, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act"; H.R. 9610, "Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act"; H.R. 9608, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act"; H.R. 9604, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act" · U.S. House of Representatives · 15 July 2026

   • H.R. 9603 (International Education): Title VI & Fulbright to State

     “Thank you. Are there any other members who wish to be recognized for further discussion on the amendment in the nature of the substitute? There being no further discussion on the amendment in the nature of substitute, the committee will…”

     Watch from 3:00:03

   • H.R. 9605 (Foreign Medical Schools): Accreditation to HHS

     “The clerk will designate the bill. Without objection, the first reading of the bill is as dispensed of, dispensed with. Without objection, the bill will be considered as read and open for amendments at any point. Any amendment offered shall…”

     Watch from 3:01:24

   • H.R. 9605 (Foreign Medical Schools): Accreditation to HHS

     “Are there any other members who wish to be recognized for further discussion on the amendment in the nature of a substitute? There being no further discussion on the amendment in the nature of a substitute, the committee will now…”

     Watch from 3:09:28
   4 more clips in this sitting

5. “Field of Fees: Private Equity’s Role in the Commercialization of American Youth Sports” · U.S. House of Representatives · 30 June 2026

   • Rep. Owens: NIL pressures and Black Bear’s local impact

     “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I'll say first of all, it's great to see this bipartisan concern we have to care about our kids. Playing sports as a student was foundational for my development and personal growth. Decades of sports…”

     Watch from 1:07:03

   • Rep. Owens: NIL pressures and Black Bear’s local impact

     “Thank you. I just want to make sure I ask a couple of other quick questions. Mr. Cokelbie, Black Bear says it's saving rinks and growing the game. I'd like to give you a chance to respond to that characterization.…”

     Watch from 1:11:05

6. "The State of American Aviation" · U.S. House of Representatives · 16 December 2025

   • Owens Q&A: runway safety tech and controller supervisor pipeline

     “Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member. I just want to start off by saying thank you for that very clarifying statement and answer. It's obvious that you are the expert and we are not up here. So appreciate the information,…”

     Watch from 1:33:32

   • Owens Q&A: runway safety tech and controller supervisor pipeline

     “Thank you for that. I appreciate the recent efforts to address our workforce needs across aviation sector, particularly air traffic control. While such of the focus today has been on bringing on new frontline controllers into the system, there have…”

     Watch from 1:36:41

   • Owens Q&A: runway safety tech and controller supervisor pipeline

     “Well for those of us who are entrepreneurial minded, thank you for innovation, thank you for thinking outside the box. It's so well needed here in this particular space and Americans are going to really appreciate it as we see…”

     Watch from 1:38:34