I am deeply worried about the conflict in Gaza, as are so many of you. I have been vocal in urging a ceasefire to stop the bloodshed, which should see the end of hostilities, the release of all hostages, and the delivery of more humanitarian assistance for civilians who face dire conditions. I believe Prime Minister Netanyahu is wrong to oppose a two state solution, and to undermine efforts to establish lasting peace with dignity and security for Israelis and Palestinians alike, and I will keep saying so publicly. I am also urging the Israeli government to loosen its unacceptable obstruction o... Read More »
On October 7th, Hamas launched a series of horrifying terrorist attacks against Israeli communities, resulting in a huge number of civilian deaths. Israel responded to these attacks by vowing to destroy Hamas. The ensuing bombardment has seen enormous and tragic civilian losses in Gaza. I am profoundly concerned about the escalating conflict, which has now entered its fourth week and claimed the lives of thousands of innocents, many of them children. I urge all American citizens in the region to review guidance I shared from the State Department for their assistance. President Biden recently r... Read More »
I stand with the people of Israel and condemn Hamas' attack which has claimed hundreds of lives, with many more wounded or taken hostage. The United States fully supports our Israeli friends in the face of this senseless violence, and we utterly reject these despicable terrorist acts. I will work with my colleagues in Congress to respond to this attack, and to provide the support Israel needs to defend itself from terror. I support the Administration's push for a pause in military operations to get humanitarian assistance into Gaza and help civilians find safety. More must be done to help inno... Read More »
The House Appropriations Committee announced that they will be accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests from Members for Fiscal Year 2024. Each Member is limited to no more than 15 Community Project Funding requests across all subcommittees and there is no guarantee that all requested projects will be funded. Submissions for Community Project Funding requests were due by Monday, March 20, 2023. Please note: Congressman Beyer could NOT accept CPF requests for projects outside of VA-08. All projects must meet the relevant statutory and administrative criteria for funding through the gr... Read More »
My district office has moved to a new location! As of today, the office housing my constituent services team is located at: 1901 N. Fort Myer Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA, 22209 Constituents who require assistance may begin requests here, or call the district office at (703) 658-5403. Read More »
In recent weeks I’ve heard from a huge number of Northern Virginians in letters, calls, and at community events about the urgent need to address gun violence. Like you, I am horrified by recent mass shootings that have claimed so many innocent lives. These tragedies, including the killing of 19 children and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX, the killing of 10 people at a grocery story in Buffalo, NY, and the killing of two doctors, a receptionist, and a patient at a hospital in Tulsa, OK, are just the latest in a uniquely American trend of ever-increasing mass shootings. All t... Read More »
Many constituents have called my office asking about my positions on gun safety legislation following recent mass shootings. Here are answers to some of these questions, for more please see here and here. Do you support universal background checks? — Yes. I voted for HR 8 and HR 1446. Do you support red flag laws? — Yes, I co-lead the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. Do you support banning assault weapons and high capacity magazines? — Yes. I cosponsor the Assault Weapons Ban. Do you support ending gun manufacturers’ legal immunity? — Yes. I cosponsor a bill to repeal PLCAA. Do you support b... Read More »
2022 Awardees 1st Place Hope and Peace by William Zhang (Thomas Jefferson HSST '24) Medium: Digital Art 2nd Place Ember by Mason Taylor (Wakefield HS '22) Medium: Oil and Acrylic Paint 3rd Place Soul Searching by Emma Chen (McLean HS '24) Medium: Charcoal Honorable Mentions Brother and Sister at the Wharf by Anne McElhaney (H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program '22) Medium: Photography Self by Aliya Lu (McLean HS '23) Medium: Colored Pencil, Acrylic Paint, and Watercolor That Lonesome Feeling by Jhenifer Vargas-Antezana (Wakefield HS '22) Medium: Acrylic Paint Stillness by Lauren Minor (St. Stephens ... Read More »
Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro announced that the House Committee on Appropriations will be accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests from Members. Each Member is limited to no more than 15 Community Project Funding requests across all subcommittees for Fiscal Year 2023 and there is no guarantee that all requested projects will be funded. Please note: Congressman Beyer will NOT accept CPF requests for projects outside of VA-8. All projects must meet the relevant statutory and administrative criteria for funding through the grant program under which it is submitted. A request submitted to Con... Read More »
2021 Awardees 1st Place Shadows of Democracy by Charlie Williams (Wakefield HS '21) Medium: Digital Photography 2nd Place Self-Portrait 2020 by Morgan Andrews (Washington Liberty HS '22) Medium: Pencil 3rd Place Girl in Print by Naomi Lewis (George Mason HS '24) Medium: Ink/Typewriter Honorable Mentions Above the Mantel by Renee Whiffen (Wakefield HS '21) Medium: Pencil Ba Noi by Jenny Le (Falls Church HS '21) Medium: Photography Blame Game by Ella Park (McLean HS '22) Medium: Charcoal Blood Moon by Carmina Lopez (Wakefield HS '21) Medium: Oil Paint Escape by Luiza Nedelescu (McLean HS '23) Me... Read More »