Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Fusion Energy Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, today hailed Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s announcement of a U.S. international engagement plan for fusion energy at COP28.
Beyer said:
“I’m thrilled that the U.S. delegation brought fusion to the global stage at COP28. This strategic plan would… Read more »
Today, Congressional Fusion Energy Caucus Co-Chairs Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03), and Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) issued the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed their bipartisan Fusion Energy Act:
“Fusion energy has the tremendous potential to significantly lower energy costs for families, improve our electric… Read more »
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), Bobby Scott (D-VA), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), and Rob Wittman (R-VA) have sent a letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget requesting that the FBI headquarters relocation process be… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following updated statement on a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of Israeli hostages, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians:
“I previously called for a ceasefire and strongly supported the recent agreement that allowed for a halt in fighting in Gaza, the release of Israeli hostages, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to… Read more »
Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Don Beyer (VA-8) today reintroduced the Billionaire Minimum Income Tax Act with 60 of their Congressional colleagues. The measure would prevent the wealthiest Americans from escaping federal income taxes or paying lower tax rates than ordinary Americans. President Biden proposed it in this year’s budget and called for Congress to act in this year’s State… Read more »
Today, the Co-Chairs of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Caucus Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Endangered Species Act. The resolution emphasizes the need to prioritize conservation efforts to address the… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today urged Secretary Deb Haaland to implement reform at the Department of the Interior (DOI) to improve transparency in its law enforcement agencies. Their letter, sent on the sixth anniversary of the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Northern Virginian Bijan Ghaisar by U.S. Park… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement on reported negotiations in Qatar coordinated by American officials for an agreement that would see a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, the release of Israeli hostages, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians:
“I support negotiations seeking a deal on a ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages.
“While… Read more »
Today, members of Virginia’s congressional delegation wrote to the General Services Administration (GSA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) to request an investigation into concerns raised by the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding the site selection process for a new FBI headquarters. The letter was signed by US Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA),… Read more »
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 after the publication of… Read more »
