U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) issued the following statement today on the passing of former U.S. Senator John Warner:
“John Warner was a great American who served his country in World War II, the Korean War, and as Navy Secretary, and served Virginia in the Senate for thirty years. I am proud to have been his friend, and he was instrumental in my career and in those of so many… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-Va.), Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-Va.), and Donald McEachin (D-Va.), and U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) on Wednesday reintroduced the Keeping All Students Safe Act, legislation to protect students from dangerous seclusion and restraint discipline practices in school.
The Keeping All… Read more »
Yesterday, members of Congress’ bipartisan Fusion Energy Caucus wrote to Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm seeking updates on the Department of Energy’s progress in implementing directives from Congress to support the development of key fusion energy projects. The letter, led by Fusion Energy Caucus founder Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), was signed by Reps. Susan Wild (D-PA), Steve Cohen… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) joined Congresswoman Debbie Dingell in introducing a resolution recognizing Friday, May 21 as Endangered Species Day with Endangered Species Act (ESA) Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ). The resolution recognizes the strong role that the ESA has played in safeguarding… Read more »
Yesterday President Biden signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law. The bill contained the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act, first introduced by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) in 2016.
“The legislation just signed by the President will truly help strengthen America’s response to the rising scourge of hate crimes,” said Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA). “In the five years since I first introduced the NO HATE… Read more »
Today, Representatives Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Don Beyer (D-VA), Brad Schneider (D-IL), and Gwen Moore (D-WI) introduced legislation that would increase the amount of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to help disadvantaged groups who have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Occupations hit the hardest with prolonged unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic… Read more »
Today the House passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act with broad bipartisan support. The legislation was amended in the Senate to include the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act, a bill first introduced by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) in 2016 to strengthen America's response to hate crimes. The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act passed in the Senate last month 94-1, and now heads to the desk of President Biden, who… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today announced that over 100,000 children living in his Northern Virginia district would benefit from the expanded and improved Child Tax Credit, including an estimated 7,500 who will be lifted out of poverty, according to estimates compiled by the House Appropriations Committee.
The Child Tax Credit is a fully refundable benefit enhanced by Congress as part of the… Read more »
Today, the federal scientific integrity task force convened for the first time. The 46-person task force, comprised of members from more than two dozen government agencies, was mandated by the Biden Administration in a January memorandum, Restoring Trust in Government through Scientific Integrity and Evidence-Based Policy Making. Its mission is to review then effectiveness of agency… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) issued the following statement today on the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine:
“The loss of life and injuries suffered by Israelis and Palestinians are a heartbreaking tragedy. All parties must de-escalate, negotiate a ceasefire as soon as possible, and end this cycle of violence. The United States should use every available lever to make this happen.
“As… Read more »
