Press Releases

Congressman Don Beyer, former United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Lichtenstein, released the following statement after President Obama announced that Cuba and the United States will open embassies in Washington and Havana after more than 50 years of diplomatic isolation:   "I have long looked forward to the day we reestablish diplomatic relations with Cuba. As we see… Read more »

Congressman Don Beyer offered his support today for President Obama’s proposal to extend overtime pay for nearly 5 million workers.    "This is a crucial step for millions of middle class American families," said Rep. Don Beyer. "Working Americans suffering from wage stagnation and income inequality are struggling to put food on the table and gas in their car.… Read more »

Congressman Don Beyer expressed disappointment in the Supreme Court’s decision today in Michigan v. Environmental Protection Agency that rolled back Obama Administration environmental regulations for power plants: “Today’s Supreme Court’s decision in Michigan v. Environmental Protection Agency is disappointing.  This ruling undermines President Obama’s work to strengthen public… Read more »

Congressman Don Beyer applauded today’s Supreme Court ruling to require all states to recognize same-sex marriage as a Constitutionally protected right.   “Future generations will look back on today’s Supreme Court decision to guarantee marriage equality nationwide as a watershed moment in American  history,” said Rep. Don Beyer. “Gay rights are human rights and today we… Read more »

Congressman Don Beyer applauded today’s Supreme Court decision to uphold federal insurance subsidies for residents of any state under President Obama’s Affordable Care Act.   “The Supreme Court was right to uphold the Affordable Care Act's exchanges that provide quality, affordable healthcare to millions to Americans,” said Rep. Don Beyer. “Obamacare was landmark legislation,… Read more »

Congressman Don Beyer introduced the Keeping Guns from Criminals Act to close a loophole in federal law that allows straw purchasers and gun traffickers to funnel firearms to felons, juveniles, and other restricted purchasers with little to no risk of being prosecuted. “This is not a complicated issue: No one wants guns in the hands of dangerous criminals," said Rep. Beyer.… Read more »

Congressman Don Beyer reaffirmed his support today for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan and the Clean Air Act by voting against the Ratepayer Protection Act which would roll back the EPA’s commitment to cutting carbon emissions.   “The EPA’s landmark proposal is designed to help cities and states cut the dangerous carbon emissions that threaten our… Read more »

June 23, 2015 (Washington, DC) - Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) and Congresswoman Martha McSally (R-AZ) were joined today by Representatives Heck (R-NV) and Cárdenas (D-CA) to introduce the Humane Cosmetics Act to end the use of animals in cosmetics testing.   "It is time for us to end the painful and completely unnecessary process of testing American cosmetics on… Read more »

Congressman Don Beyer, Ranking Member on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Oversight, called for a Subcommittee hearing on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) federal employee data breach in a letter to Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) today.  “More than two and a half weeks after the public learned of the attack, we still don’t have… Read more »

Congressman Don Beyer, member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, offered two amendments at today’s committee debate on H.R. 2295, the National Energy Security Corridors Act. The amendments would keep Congress’ original intent of exempting National Parks and Trails from the development of pipelines.   "Lowering heating and electric bills for middle class American… Read more »