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Rep Owens Introduces PATH Act to Level Playing Field on Transit Funding
Position: The release advocates for the PATH Act, which would reform the Federal Transit Administration's Capital Investment Grant program to factor population growth rates and transit-oriented development planning into eligibility determinations, allowing fast-growing states to compete more equitably for federal transit funding.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Burgess Owens (R-UT-04), Mike Kennedy (R-UT-03), Dina Titus (D-NV-01), and Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04) introduced the Promoting Access to Transit in High-Growth Communities Act (PATH Act), bipartisan legislation that would reform the federal formula used to award major transit construction grants so that fast-growing states like Utah can compete on a level playing field.
The bill amends title 49 of the United States Code to allow the Federal Transit Administration to factor population growth rate and local transit-oriented development planning, alongside current ridership, into eligibility determinations under the agency's Capital Investment Grant (CIG) program. A Senate companion bill has also been introduced by U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ).
“The PATH Act is a commonsense, bipartisan fix to a broken formula. For too long, federal transit dollars have gone to big cities that grew a century ago, funding the upkeep of infrastructure they already have, while fast-growing states like Utah were left fighting for scraps. This bill fixes that formula and levels the playing field. It ensures that states like ours, which have seen record growth and had the foresight to plan for it, can compete for limited federal dollars and put them to work on projects that will have long-lasting and meaningful impacts.”
“Southern Nevada is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. By ensuring that population forecasts are taken into account in infrastructure investments such as commuter rail, streetcars, and rapid bus transit, the PATH Act will help transit agencies make vital investments to accommodate this growth.”
Congresswoman Dina Titus – Ranking Member, Highways and Transit Subcommittee
"I have the privilege of representing one of the fastest-growing districts in America, and our infrastructure needs are growing just as quickly. The PATH Act modernizes how we evaluate transit projects by recognizing population growth and future development rather than relying solely on existing density. That's a common-sense fix, and for Utah and other fast-growing states, it means a fair shot at the resources we need to build for the future."
“Fast-growing communities should be rewarded for planning ahead. Under the current evaluation framework for the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grant Program, many communities must wait until population growth, traffic congestion, and transit demand have already materialized before they can effectively compete for major transit capital investments. The Promoting Access to Transit in High-Growth Communities (PATH) Act modernizes that approach by allowing projected population growth and local transit-oriented development planning to be considered when determining project eligibility. UTA is grateful to Congressman Burgess Owens, Senator John Curtis, and the bipartisan cosponsors for their leadership in advancing this common-sense legislation, which will help rapidly growing regions like Utah’s Wasatch Front build the transit infrastructure needed to support future generations.”
Jay Fox, Executive Director, Utah Transit Authority
“For decades, Utah has pursued a deliberate strategy of coordinating transportation investments, land-use planning, and transit-oriented development to create thriving population centers connected by high-quality transit. That approach has helped our region prepare for continued growth while addressing challenges such as traffic congestion, air quality, and housing affordability. The Promoting Access to Transit in High-Growth Communities (PATH) Act recognizes the value of that planning by allowing communities that have done the hard work of preparing for future growth to compete more effectively for federal transit funding through the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grant Program. We appreciate Congressman Burgess Owens, Senator John Curtis, and their bipartisan colleagues for championing legislation that will empower fast-growing communities across the country to build transit systems before growth outpaces infrastructure.”
Andrew Gruber, Executive Director, Wasatch Front Regional Council
The PATH Act amends Section 5309 of Title 49, United States Code, which governs the FTA's fixed-guideway Capital Investment Grant program, the primary source of federal funding for new and expanded transit systems.
The PATH Act allows the FTA to update its ridership forecasting methods for the Capital Investment Grant (CIG) program to also account for population growth rate and transit-oriented development planning, giving fast-growing regions credit for the growth headed their way, not just the growth already behind them. Currently, CIG dollars tend to flow to regions with existing high ridership, leaving out fast-growing areas that haven't yet caught up.
This change would let states like Utah, which have spent years planning for growth and coordinating land use and transit, better compete for these dollars, funding projects like double-tracking the FrontRunner, which will cut wait times between trains in half, double ridership capacity, and give working families a faster, more reliable commute.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — 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 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) announced key changes to his senior leadership team. Devon Murphy to Succeed Lee Lonsberry as Chief of Staff After three years as Chief of Staff to Congressman Owens, Lee Lonsberry concluded his time on Capitol Hill, rounding out an incredibly successful and meaningful decade of service to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Burgess Owens applauded the inclusion of his Utah National Guard Legacy Railroad Land Conveyance Act into the base text of the NDAA as well as an amendment that advances the Army’s efforts to provide aviation platforms with modern battlefield communications capabilities. Included in the NDAA was Rep. Owens' H.R. 8384, the […]
Owens Secures Core Provisions of Mining Schools Act in NDAA
Position: Congressman Owens secured inclusion of provisions from his Mining Schools Act in the NDAA to expand federal grant support for domestic mining education programs and workforce development, framed as essential to reducing U.S. dependence on foreign adversaries for critical minerals and strengthening national security.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) applauded the inclusion of core provisions of his Mining Schools Act into the base text of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House with a vote of 216-212.
The Mining Schools Act, which passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee in 2024, provides grant support to strengthen domestic mining education programs and expand opportunities for students pursuing careers in mining engineering, geology, metallurgy, and other technical fields critical to America’s energy and national security needs.
The legislation will help ensure that the United States continues to reduce its dependence on foreign adversaries for the materials and minerals critical to modern life and national security. By ensuring more talent enters the workforce prepared to strengthen our domestic critical minerals production and processing capabilities.
“America’s mineral security is inseparably linked to our national security. In today’s world, full of heightened global tensions, we cannot continue to turn to our adversaries for the critical minerals essential to modern life and national security. That is why I am so grateful to see core provisions of my bipartisan Mining Schools Act included in the base text of this year’s NDAA. The United States of America was blessed with a wealth of mineral resources, but without the training or workforce needed to find, mine, and refine the deposits we have, we will be left to the whims of China for our future. This provision will ensure that the next generation of workers will be prepared to ensure our future is safe, secure, and independent.”
"For more than a century, the University of Utah has been a cornerstone of Utah's mining industry—and as a top research university offering programs in geology, mining engineering, and metallurgical engineering, that role has never been more critical. We prepare the skilled workforce Utah's mines depend on and conduct research that makes mining safer, more efficient, and a strong driver of economic growth for our state, while helping to secure the nation's critical mineral supply."
President Randall, University of Utah
"Including language from Congressman Burgess Owens' Mining Schools Act in the NDAA is a major win for Utah, because it formally links our world‑class mining education and training programs with the nation's defense industrial base and critical minerals supply chain. By opening the door to new federal partnerships, scholarships, and hands‑on training, this program will help Utah recruit, educate, and place the next generation of miners, engineers, and technicians our state and our country need to stay secure and competitive. The Utah Mining Association thanks Congressman Owens and the other members of Utah's federal delegation for their efforts to support Utah's mining industry and our current and future mining workforce."
Brian Somers, President, Utah Mining Association:
"American mining, and the workforce behind it, is essential to our national security. The Mining Schools Act strengthens our ability to build and sustain the skilled domestic mining workforce that is critical to securing the minerals our defense and energy systems need. We appreciate its inclusion in the House National Defense Authorization Act and urge the Senate to follow suit to ensure the United States has the talent needed to support a secure, reliable domestic mining industry."
Rich Nolan, President and CEO, National Mining Association:
"The inclusion of workforce development language in the FY27 NDAA represents an important step toward ensuring secure and reliable domestic critical mineral supply chains. By investing in accredited mining schools and workforce development pathways, this provision addresses real workforce gaps while helping ensure the United States remains competitive in a rapidly evolving global minerals landscape. These initiatives will prepare the next generation of skilled professionals essential to our economic and strategic strength. ACMA thanks Congressman Owens for his leadership on this issue and strongly supports retaining this language in the final text of the NDAA. We urge Congress to advance and approve this provision to help secure the future of the minerals workforce and the supply chains that power and protect our daily lives."
Sarah Venuto, Executive Director, American Critical Minerals Association
The FY27 NDAA language adopts the spirit and structure of the Mining Schools Act and broadens its reach by leveraging the Department of Defense’s existing authorities under Title III of the Defense Production Act of 1950 and Section 4817 of Title 10. Section 1853 directs DOD workforce development initiatives for the defense industrial base to include initiatives that support the mining industry
What the Mining Schools Act Does
WASHINGTON, D.C. — 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 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) announced key changes to his senior leadership team. Devon Murphy to Succeed Lee Lonsberry as Chief of Staff After three years as Chief of Staff to Congressman Owens, Lee Lonsberry concluded his time on Capitol Hill, rounding out an incredibly successful and meaningful decade of service to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Burgess Owens applauded the inclusion of his Utah National Guard Legacy Railroad Land Conveyance Act into the base text of the NDAA as well as an amendment that advances the Army’s efforts to provide aviation platforms with modern battlefield communications capabilities. Included in the NDAA was Rep. Owens' H.R. 8384, the […]
Owens Introduces the Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act
Position: Rep. Owens advocates for transferring federal Native education and workforce training programs from the Department of Education to the Department of the Interior, arguing this reduces bureaucratic layers and improves accountability and student outcomes.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) introduced the Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act (H.R. 9604), legislation that permanently moves federal Native education and workforce training programs out of the Department of Education and into the Department of the Interior, the agency that already carries the federal trust responsibility to Tribal communities. The bill is part of the House Education and Workforce Committee’s “Less Bureaucracy, Better Education” legislative package to right-size the Department of Education and put students ahead of bureaucracy.
“President Trump was elected with a mandate to restore common sense and accountability to a bloated federal bureaucracy and cut out the waste, fraud, and abuse found across government. In 1980, when the Department of Education was founded, it came with a promise of improved education and outcomes. 46 years later, and $3 trillion of taxpayer funds later, we can see that didn’t happen. With my bill and the others included in the "Less Bureaucracy, Better Education" package, we’re putting the focus back on students, families, and results and cutting unnecessary layers of Washington bureaucracy that have failed them. The era of decline is over.
Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04).
"For decades, Washington has measured success by how much government grows instead of how well students do. The legislative package reflects a simple principle: education policy should be focused on helping students succeed—not preserving a federal bureaucracy for its own sake. Rather than allowing unnecessary layers of Washington bureaucracy stand between families and the services they rely on, the bills would transfer key statutory authorities to agencies better equipped to carry them out while maintaining continuity for students and stakeholders."
On September 30, 2025, the Department of Education and the Department of the Interior entered into an Interagency Agreement to share administration of Native education and workforce training programs. The Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act builds on that agreement by permanently transferring these programs to the Department of the Interior and officially ending the Department of Education’s administration of them.
Before any program transfers, the bill requires the Department of Education to consult with Indian Tribes and publish a written response, ensuring Tribal voices are heard. Following that consultation, the bill moves Native education programs currently spread across the Department of Education back to the Department of Interior, which already holds the federal government’s trust responsibility to Tribal Nations and works with these communities every day.
The bill also protects continuity for students and families. Existing grants, contracts, and proceedings continue uninterrupted, transferred funds may be used only for their original purpose, and the Office of Management and Budget must certify that the Act creates no net increase in federal employees.
Following the consultation with the Tribes, the programs housed in the Department of Education that serve Native Americans within the Offices of Elementary and Secondary Education, Postsecondary Education, Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, and Career, Technical, and Adult Education are transferred to the Department of the Interior.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) introduced the “Support Accurate and Thorough Data Collection and Recognition of Our Nation’s Growing Number of Strength and Conditioning Coaches Act,” or the STRONG Act, to ensure that strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches are properly classified within the Federal Standard Occupational Classifications System (SOC). The SOC is […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) held a hearing on how apprenticeships are a proven way to help workers acquire new skills, help employers build talent pipelines, and ensure our workforce can adapt to the demands of a changing economy. In his opening statement, Chairman […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Burgess Owens’ (UT-04) No Aid for Ghost Students Act has passed the House of Representatives with a 249-172 vote. “Taxpayers deserve confidence that every dollar spent by the federal government is protected from waste, fraud, and abuse. When fraudsters exploit federal student aid programs, taxpayers foot the bill, and legitimate students […]
Position: Rep. Owens supports the CHARLIE Act, which prohibits federal American History and Civics Education program funds from being used to promote what the bill defines as 'discriminatory equity ideology' or 'gender ideology,' arguing the measure protects traditional civics instruction from what he characterizes as partisan ideological influence.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vice Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee Rep. Burgess Owens’ (UT-04) Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education Act, H.R. 8705, or the CHARLIE Act, was successfully passed by the House Education and Workforce Committee.
The CHARLIE Act amends Section 2231 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to prohibit any funds available through the American History and Civics Education program from being used to promote “discriminatory equity ideology” or “gender ideology,” as defined by Executive Orders 14190 and 14168 signed by President Trump.
Currently, American students are woefully ignorant of basic civics and history. A 2024 survey of over 3,000 undergraduates conducted by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni and College Pulse found that:
In April 2021, the Biden administration sought to push their radical ideologies through this program funded by taxpayers. They published proposed grant priorities for the program that explicitly cited the debunked New York Times’ 1619 Project and anti-racism activist Ibram X. Kendi as their inspiration. Their proposal called for grants to create “learning experiences that validate and reflect the diversity, identities, histories, contributions, and experiences of all students.”
After this proposal, every Republican member of the Education Committee, including Rep. Owens, joined a letter with then Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (NC-05) calling on then Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to remove their priorities to promote Critical Race Theory and their advocacy of racist and divisive ideology. Instead of stopping their partisan efforts, the Department and Administration returned with more subtle tactics and still prioritized grants for programs promoting DEI instruction over traditional civics instruction.
“As our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of our independence, it’s more important now that our children understand the history of our great nation and the principles that founded it. They should be going to school to get educated, not indoctrinated. Thomas Jefferson understood that our nation could never be ignorant and free. At a time when political violence is on the rise, we should be strengthening shared values and national unity. The CHARLIE Act ensures that taxpayer dollars Congress set aside to educate the next generation about the incredible inheritance our Founders provided are free from the radical ideological spin the left sought to champion.”
"H.R. 8705, Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education Act, introduced by Rep. Burgess Owens, ensures that the American History and Civics program stays true to its purpose—educating students about America’s rich civic inheritance, the importance of our Founding, and the value of respectful civil dialogue through the free exchange of ideas. The Biden-Harris administration attempted to radicalize this bipartisan program. Today’s bill sends a clear message that it was wrong—children should be educated in civics, not indoctrinated.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) welcomed the support of The American Critical Minerals Association for the Mining Schools Act, which would expand mining and geological programs at U.S. colleges and universities, ensuring students are equipped to meet the nation’s energy demands and bolster our national security by increasing the workforce and capacity […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a 14-hour marathon markup in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) today celebrated the passage of the BUILD America 250 Act, a landmark, bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill that delivers more than $2.5 billion in funding for Utah infrastructure projects. “This is what teamwork looks like. After […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed the Stopping Indoctrination & Protecting Kids Act (H.R. 2616) This bill is a combination of House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg’s (MI-05) PROTECT Act and Rep. Burgess Owens’ (UT-04) Say No to Indoctrination Act, which were both passed by the Committee in April of […]
House Passes Owens Bill Protecting Children from Radical Gender Ideology and Strengthening Parental Rights
Position: The release expresses support for legislation requiring schools to obtain parental consent before changing a student's gender markers, pronouns, or name on school records, and to notify parents of gender-identity-related matters. The bill would tie federal funding to school compliance with these parental-notification requirements.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed the Stopping Indoctrination & Protecting Kids Act (H.R. 2616) This bill is a combination of House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg’s (MI-05) PROTECT Act and Rep. Burgess Owens’ (UT-04) Say No to Indoctrination Act, which were both passed by the Committee in April of last year.
The Stopping Indoctrination & Protecting Kids Act would require public elementary and middle schools that receive federal funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to obtain parental consent before changing a student’s gender markers, pronouns, preferred name on any school form, or sex-based accommodations such as locker rooms and bathrooms. Schools that fail to comply risk losing federal funding.
“There are only two sexes: male and female. Sex is a biological fact, not an ideological whim. Yet across the country, school districts are actively pushing radical gender ideology on children and, in some cases, facilitating social transitions without parental knowledge or consent. The Stopping Indoctrination & Protecting Kids Act is simple, any district that promotes these ideologies in the classroom or conceals a child’s gender transition from their parents will lose federal funding. Parents, not school administrators, have the ultimate right to make decisions about their children’s upbringing. The government should not be funding or pushing these radical ideologies on our children, this bill ensures that will be the case.”
“Too many schools are keeping parents in the dark about what’s happening in their own children’s classrooms, even going so far as to withhold critical information about their kid’s wellbeing and development. Families deserve honesty, not secrecy—especially when it comes to issues like gender identity. Simply put, parents should never be the last to know—that’s not political, it’s common sense. Meanwhile, political and ideological agendas are being pushed through curriculum without parents’ knowledge or consent, sidelining the very people responsible for raising these children. Parents don’t lose their rights at the schoolhouse door. It’s time to restore transparency and put parents back in the driver’s seat.”
Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walber (R-MI)
The Stopping Indoctrination & Protecting Kids Act would:
You can find the full bill text here. You can see Rep. Owens' Floor Remarks here.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) welcomed the support of The American Critical Minerals Association for the Mining Schools Act, which would expand mining and geological programs at U.S. colleges and universities, ensuring students are equipped to meet the nation’s energy demands and bolster our national security by increasing the workforce and capacity […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a 14-hour marathon markup in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) today celebrated the passage of the BUILD America 250 Act, a landmark, bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill that delivers more than $2.5 billion in funding for Utah infrastructure projects. “This is what teamwork looks like. After […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vice Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee Rep. Burgess Owens’ (UT-04) Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education Act, H.R. 8705, or the CHARLIE Act, was successfully passed by the House Education and Workforce Committee. The CHARLIE Act amends Section 2231 of the Elementary and Secondary Education […]
Owens Speaks to Bill Protecting Children from Radical Gender Ideology on House Floor
Position: Rep. Owens supports H.R. 2616, the Stopping Indoctrination & Protecting Kids Act, which would require public schools receiving federal funds to obtain parental consent before changing a student's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name, and would penalize non-compliant schools by withholding federal funding.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Vice Chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT) took to the Floor with Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-WI) to speak in support H.R. 2616. This bill is a combination of Rep. Walberg’s PROTECT Act and Rep. Owens’ Say No to Indoctrination Act, which were both passed by the Committee in April of last year.
The Stopping Indoctrination & Protecting Kids Act would require public elementary and middle schools that receive federal funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to obtain parental consent before changing a student’s gender markers, pronouns, preferred name on any school form, or sex-based accommodations such as locker rooms and bathrooms. Schools that fail to comply risk losing federal funding.
"I would like to start my remarks with a simple truth: There are only two sexes: male and female.
"Sex is a biological fact, not an ideological whim.
"Yet across the country, school districts are actively pushing radical gender ideology on children and, in some cases, facilitating social transitions without parental knowledge or consent.
"I grew up in a time when, like most Americans, we knew a boy was a boy and a girl was a girl, and this would not be anything close to a controversy. Unfortunately, with the rise of radical gender ideology today, some may think this is controversial.
"Here is another truth that should not be contentious: parents, not school administrators, should have the ultimate right to make decisions about their children's upbringing.
"As the Heritage Foundation has written, "A century of Supreme Court jurisprudence supports the notion that parents enjoy the fundamental constitutional right to direct the upbringing, health, and education of their children."
"We're not talking about nicknames on football teams. We're talking about adults — with no relation to a minor child — secretly transitioning a child and then actively working to conceal it from that child's parents.
"If a child is struggling with gender dysphoria, parents should be the FIRST to know, not the last.
"Right now, according to Defending Education, at least 21,000 schools in 1,200 districts, covering over 12 million students, have policies that prevent faculty and staff from disclosing a student's gender identity to his or her parents without that student's permission. That is simply unacceptable.
"If a child needs a permission slip signed to go on a field trip, a school should never think it has the right to socially transition that same child without informing his or her parents.
"The Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act is straightforward: any district that promotes these ideologies in the classroom or conceals a child's gender transition from parents will lose federal funding.
"Our schools should be teaching children how to read, how to write, and how to think — not trying to turn little Johnny into little Jenny.
"Not too long ago, these ideas would not have been controversial. Today, too many schools want to cut parents out and push radical ideologies.
"I'm grateful to Chairman Walberg for his work to help bring this bill to the Floor, and I urge every one of my colleagues to vote yes on this important legislation."
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) welcomed the support of The American Critical Minerals Association for the Mining Schools Act, which would expand mining and geological programs at U.S. colleges and universities, ensuring students are equipped to meet the nation’s energy demands and bolster our national security by increasing the workforce and capacity […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a 14-hour marathon markup in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) today celebrated the passage of the BUILD America 250 Act, a landmark, bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill that delivers more than $2.5 billion in funding for Utah infrastructure projects. “This is what teamwork looks like. After […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vice Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee Rep. Burgess Owens’ (UT-04) Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education Act, H.R. 8705, or the CHARLIE Act, was successfully passed by the House Education and Workforce Committee. The CHARLIE Act amends Section 2231 of the Elementary and Secondary Education […]
Owens Introduces CHARLIE Act to End Biden-Era Indoctrination of Schools
Position: Congressman Owens opposes federal funding for American History and Civics Education programs that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) instruction, critical race theory, and what he characterizes as ideological content, and supports redirecting such grants toward traditional civics education focused on the Founding Fathers and constitutional government.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) introduced H.R. 8705, the Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education Act, or CHARLIE Act, to protect the American History and Civics Education program from being weaponized by the radical Left to push divisive ideology on America's children.
The American History and Civics program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was created to ensure that students had basic civics literacy. The program has long enjoyed bipartisan support because the state of civics education in America is in crisis. Far too many citizens cannot name the three branches of government or a single sitting Supreme Court Justice. The program was designed to address that and to inspire students with the riches of our civic inheritance, teach why the Founding Fathers matter, and explain how our government actually functions.
Unfortunately, beginning in 2021, the Biden Administration attempted to redirect those grants toward deeply partisan programs promoting the discredited 1619 Project and the work of Ibram X. Kendi, who openly endorses racial discrimination.
This shift was discovered by Congress, and the Biden Administration faced backlash. However, instead of stopping their partisan efforts, they returned with more subtle tactics and still prioritized grants for programs prioritizing DEI instruction over traditional civics instruction.
“Thomas Jefferson warned us that a nation cannot be ignorant and free. My friend Charlie Kirk spent his life proving Jefferson right. He did more to educate young Americans about their country than any other person in public life. He pressed them to think for themselves and have spirited debates, making the case day in and day out that the principles enshrined in our founding documents mean something and that we can't afford to squander the incredible inheritance gifted to us by the Founders. That is real civics education, not the propaganda and subtle indoctrination that the left used to prioritize ideology over education by funneling taxpayer dollars to promote divisive and debunked racial falsehoods, radical gender ideology, and political activism. We’re putting an end to that once and for all with the CHARLIE Act.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04) welcomed the support of The American Critical Minerals Association for the Mining Schools Act, which would expand mining and geological programs at U.S. colleges and universities, ensuring students are equipped to meet the nation’s energy demands and bolster our national security by increasing the workforce and capacity […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a 14-hour marathon markup in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Burgess Owens (UT-04) today celebrated the passage of the BUILD America 250 Act, a landmark, bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill that delivers more than $2.5 billion in funding for Utah infrastructure projects. “This is what teamwork looks like. After […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vice Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee Rep. Burgess Owens’ (UT-04) Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education Act, H.R. 8705, or the CHARLIE Act, was successfully passed by the House Education and Workforce Committee. The CHARLIE Act amends Section 2231 of the Elementary and Secondary Education […]
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.TAKE BACK THE HOUSE 2022Leadership3 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC — supports Republican candidates aligned with the party's House agenda.AI$33,623
2.LEAN FORWARD AMERICA FUNDIdeological1 contributionProgressive advocacy PAC — supports candidates and causes aligned with forward-looking Democratic and progressive policy priorities.AI$13,374
3.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COIdeological1 contributionPAC arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, federalized in 2021. Backs candidates of both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$11,601
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.NEWSMAX MEDIA INC.$7,000
2.HILLWOOD$7,000
3.COOL MASTER PRO LLC$7,000
4.NEXTGEN MANAGEMENT LLC$7,000
5.CASTLE HARLAN INC$7,000
6.MRU$6,510
7.EDWARD C. LEVY CO.$5,240
8.MOUNTAIN AMERICA CREDIT UNION$4,500
9.TEMPLETON COMPANY$4,300
10.TOSH INC.$3,900
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
