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Republican (1854-present)

Clarence “Burgess” Owens

Burgess Owens is the Congressman from Utah’s Fourth Congressional District. Born in the segregated South, he saw people of all backgrounds come together to work tirelessly against adversity.

As a young man, Burgess was one of the first four black athletes recruited to play football at the University of Miami and the third black student there to receive a scholarship. He was the 13th pick in the first round of the 1973 NFL draft and joined the New York Jets, later playing safety for ten seasons in the NFL for the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders, winning the Superbowl with the 1980 Raiders’ team.

Health Care

It’s no secret that Utah is on the cutting edge of health care innovation. In Congress, I’m proud of our work to cut bureaucratic red tape and improve health care outcomes. Together, we can provide Utah patients and families with accessible, efficient, and compassionate care. 

In Congress, I have:

  • Led the bipartisan Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2021 to deliver assistance for Downwinders in Utah and throughout the west. The bill passed the House Judiciary Committee with bipartisan support in Fall 2021. 
  • Championed the RECA Extension Act of 2022, led by Senator Mike Lee in the Senate, to extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act program for an additional two years. The bipartisan, bicameral bill passed the House in May 2022. 
  • Co-sponsored H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 to address skyrocketing prescription drug prices.
  • Co-sponsored H.R. 2883, the Stop Stalling Access to Affordable Medication to lower prescription drug costs by taking on anticompetitive practices employed by large pharmaceutical companies.
  • Supported H.R. 341, the Telehealth Expansion Act, legislation to improve telehealth services for Americans in Utah and across the country. 
  • Co-sponsored H.R. 1332, the Telehealth Modernization Act to update coverage restrictions that have long prevented life-saving telehealth services for many of the nation’s roughly 61 million Medicare beneficiaries.
  • Co-sponsored H.R. 1474, the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act to expand training and support services for families and caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
  • Co-sponsored H.R. 3738, the Medical Nutrition Equity Act, legislation to require insurance companies to cover costs for nutritional supplements for those with metabolic disorders.
  • Co-sponsored H.R. 3236, the AMIGOS Act, legislation prohibiting the President from issuing a waiver for COVID-19 related vaccine IP, prioritizes vaccine distribution to Western Hemisphere countries, and ensures exported vaccines will have “Made in America” branding and the American flag.
  • Co-sponsored H.R. 3733, the Essential Caregivers Act, legislation to permit designated essential caregivers to enter long-term care facilities, which includes nursing homes and group homes, to provide care and support to a facility resident during any public health emergency.
  • Co-sponsored H.R. 6184, the Halt Fentanyl Act, legislation to address the permanent scheduling of fentanyl analogs in the schedule I category as well as grant researchers the ability to conduct studies on these substances.
  • Co-sponsored H.R. 3630, the Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2021, legislation to provide coverage of standard and custom-fitted compression garments, prescribed by a physician or other health care professional, and other devices determined to be effective in the prevention or treatment of lymphedema.
  • Co-sponsored a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to halt President Biden’s harmful mandate for virtually all healthcare employees.