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Merkley, Murphy, Gomez, Beyer Lead Bicameral Action to Let Every American Choose Medicare

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Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Connecticut’s U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34), and U.S. Representative Donald Beyer (D-VA-08) today led their Senate and House colleagues in introducing the Choose Medicare Act. This legislation opens up Medicare to all Americans with a new ‘Part E’ and builds on the system we have today. By allowing Medicare…

National Capital Region Members Reiterate Opposition to Added Flights at DCA

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Today, Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Don Beyer (D-VA), Rob Wittman (R-VA), Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), Bobby Scott (D-VA), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), Steny Hoyer (D-MD), David Trone (D-MD), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Glenn Ivey (D-MD), and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released the following statement in opposition to the latest FAA reauthorization bill that includes…

Beyer Floor Remarks On Support For Ukraine And Indo-Pacific Allies During House Debate

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Tags: Defense

Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), spoke today during the U.S. House of Representatives floor debate on national security supplemental legislation. His remarks as delivered follow below (video here). “Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the good news for our allies in the Indo-Pacific and the Ukrainian people that the House is finally doing the right thing. Today moral courage and sound strategic…

Beyer Statement On Israel Supplemental

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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) issued the following statement today on H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act: “I have repeatedly condemned Hamas’ horrific attacks since October 7 and steadfastly called for the release of all hostages. Since that day, the United States has provided massive and costly military, intelligence, and diplomatic support to Israel. The Israeli…

Beyer Votes For Ukraine Supplemental

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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) issued the following statement today on his vote for H.R. 8035, the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act: “At last Congress is doing the right thing and taking action to fund Ukraine. This should have happened so long ago, and we can only hope that the cynicism of Republican members that caused this delay will not result in lasting damage to Ukraine’s…

Beyer Introduces Legislation to Protect Streams and Lands Impacted by Mining

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Rep. Don Beyer today introduced the Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act to strengthen key environmental protections for streams and lands impacted by mining. The bill is inspired by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Stream Protection Rule issued under the Obama administration. “Reducing the detrimental effects of toxic mining disposal into vital water sources, including…

Beyer Presents Award To Arlington Crime Survivors Advocate Candice Lopez

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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today presented the bipartisan Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus’ Allied Professional Award to his constituent, Candice Lopez, of Arlington. The award recognizes the efforts of individuals, organizations, and/or coalitions that directly benefit crime victims. Candice Lopez, MPA, is an employee of Arlington County and Coordinator for Project PEACE, a county-wide…

What They Are Saying About The Republican Budget: Nothing Good

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Last month, the Republican Study Committee, which counts 80 percent of House Republicans as members, rolled out a new FY25 budget which contained wide-reaching proposals to transform American society. The document was timed to contrast with President Biden’s budget, endorsing legislation offered by many individual members of the House Republican conference which, taken together, presented…

Beyer Highlights A Few Nice Things For Northern Virginia

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As the House continues to struggle with chaos and dysfunction, Rep. Don Beyer has continued seeking progress and delivering results for his Northern Virginia constituents. A few nice things worth highlighting recently: ARLnow: “U.S. House Passes Budget With $5.9M For Arlington, Focused On Housing And Recreation” Falls Church News Press: “Beyer Secures Funding For Northern Virginia…

SEEC Praises EPA’s Rule to Protect Our Communities from Heavy-Duty Vehicle Pollution

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The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko, Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Matt Cartwright, Sean Casten, Chellie Pingree, and Katie Porter, and Chair Emeritus Rep. Gerry Connolly, released the following statement in response to the…