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Beyer Remarks Opposing Republican Legislation to Weaken Clean Water Protections

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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), Vice Chair of the House Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (SEEC), today delivered remarks during House floor debate on the Republican resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to block the Biden administration’s Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule safeguarding Americans’ clean water. Beyer previously led the effort against the Trump…

Beyer Remarks Opposing Republican Attacks On D.C. Self-Governance

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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents the Northern Virginia suburbs of the nation’s capital, delivered the following remarks earlier this week during debate on Republican bills to override local legislation passed by the D.C. Council. Beyer’s remarks as delivered follow below, with video here. Mister Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rule. H.J.Res. 24 and H.J.Res. 26 are blatant…

Chairman Beyer Opening Statement for Hearing on Initial Results from the James Webb Space Telescope

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Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, Unfolding the Universe: Initial Science Results from the James Webb Space Telescope. Chairman of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Rep. Don Beyer’s (D-VA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Before we begin,…

Chairman Beyer's Opening Statement at Hearing on Economic Toll of Gun Violence

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Today, Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), delivered the following opening statement at a hearing entitled “The Economic Toll of Gun Violence: How Our Nation Bears the Costs.” Remarks are as prepared. “It is abundantly clear that the United States is facing a gun violence crisis that is unique in its deadliness and…

Chairman Beyer Opening Statement for Hearing on the Decadal Strategy for Planetary Science and Astrobiology 2023-2032

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Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, “A Review of the Decadal Strategy for Planetary Science and Astrobiology 2023-2032.” Chairman of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Rep. Don Beyer’s (D-VA), opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Good morning and welcome to today’s…

Chairman Beyer's Opening Statement at Hearing on Investments to Build a More Competitive America

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Today, Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), delivered the following opening statement at a hearing entitled “Building on a Strong Foundation: Investments Today for a More Competitive Tomorrow.” Remarks are as prepared. “Just over two years ago, the United States confirmed its first case of…

Chairman Beyer Opening Statement for Hearing on NASA’s Artemis Initiative

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Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, “Keeping Our Sights on Mars Part 3: A Status Update and Review of NASA’s Artemis Initiative.” Chairman of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Rep. Don Beyer’s (D-VA), opening statement as prepared for the record is below. Before we get underway, I want…

Chairman Beyer Urges Abolition Of Debt Ceiling During House Debate

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October 12, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) – Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), Chairman of Congress’ Joint Economic Committee, today urged his colleagues to raise the debt limit and avoid a catastrophic default during debate on the House Floor, and expressed his support for subsequently abolishing the debt ceiling. The Joint Economic Committee recently issued a new report on the debt limit and the…

Chairman Beyer Opening Statement for Hearing on the Future of the ISS

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(Washington, DC) – Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, “NASA’s Future in Low Earth Orbit: Considerations for International Space Station Extension and Transition.” Chairman of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Rep. Don Beyer’s…