Press Releases

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently called a special session of the Virginia General Assembly, which convenes today. Lawmakers may consider consolidated legislation to establish a funding stream for the construction of a new Washington Commanders stadium in Northern Virginia in this or a subsequent session. Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) has worked with colleagues in the U.S. House of… Read more »

Today, Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 431,000 in March and the unemployment rate declined to 3.6%. The unemployment rate was 6.2% for Black workers, 4.2% for Hispanic workers, 2.8% for Asian workers… Read more »

Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) issued the following statement today on revelations that Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, wife of Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Clarence Thomas, sent numerous text messages to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in late 2020 urging the overturning of the 2020 presidential election: “The text messages between Ginni Thomas and Mark Meadows are… Read more »

Today, Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) voted for legislation to lower insulin costs for American families. The Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would ensure that individuals pay no more than $35 for a monthly supply of insulin, passed in the House with all Democrats and a handful of Republicans voting in favor. “Today in the richest country on earth, Americans ration insulin – a drug they need to… Read more »

Last night the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation (also known as SECURE 2.0) builds on the bipartisan House-passed SECURE Act of 2019 to help more Americans save for a financially-secure retirement by expanding coverage and increasing retirement savings. The legislation just passed by the… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representatives Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Gerry Connolly (D-VA) wrote to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) emphasizing their concerns over delays of the completion of the Silver Line Phase 2 extension and requesting an update on outstanding issues that are impeding the declaration of operational readiness. “We understand that several… Read more »

Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement following the release of President Biden’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023.  “A budget is an expression of priorities and values, and today, President Biden released a fiscally responsible budget that centers investments in workers and families to drive… Read more »

A bicameral delegation of Members of Congress representing the National Capital Region today wrote to President Biden urging that he strongly consider the reduction of airplane noise and the improvement of communication with local communities as he makes his nomination of a new Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The letter was signed by U.S. Representatives Don… Read more »

Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) voted last night to impose new economic sanctions on Russia and Belarus in response to the illegal invasion of Ukraine. The Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act would suspend normal trade relations with both countries, allowing President Biden to raise tariffs on Russian and Belarusian goods. The House’s vote follows President Biden’s… Read more »

This morning Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), founder of the bipartisan Fusion Energy Caucus and member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, spoke at the White House Summit on Developing a Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion Energy. The event, hosted by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the Department of Energy, was held to “convene… Read more »