A group of House Democrats today raised serious issues with the Trump Administration’s handling of the supply chain for COVID-19 response, and sought improved transparency and federal coordination to mitigate the inadequate, harmful, and dysfunctional engagement. The letter was signed by Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), David Price (D-NC), Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), Terri Sewell… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), co-Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s Task Force on Climate Change, issued the following statement today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to weaken rules governing emissions of mercury and other toxic chemicals from power plants:
“It’s hard to imagine a more disgraceful abuse of the EPA’s mission than increasing the amount of toxic… Read more »
A bipartisan letter today signed by over 100 U.S. Representatives evenly split among Republicans and Democrats emphasized that problems being experienced by American small businesses navigating government assistance amid the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic go well beyond funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
The letter, led by Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) and… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer today released a summary of assistance available to Northern Virginia small businesses in the National Capital Region amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The document explains the Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and other related programs, and also outlines Beyer’s attempts to secure improvements as large numbers of frustrated small business owners… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) last night held a listening session to hear from Northern Virginia medical workers about their challenges, needs, and questions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He took questions and comments with doctors, nurses, and other health professionals via webinar.
“I thank all healthcare workers the profound sacrifices they are making to keep all of us safe,” said Beyer.… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer today released a summary of financial assistance available to Northern Virginians in the National Capital Region amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The document explains direct payments, unemployment insurance, paid leave, provisions for federal workers and students, and other government support.
“The hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is widespread, but there are… Read more »
Today, Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), the Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Department of Labor reported that first-time unemployment claims for the week ending April 4 reached 6.6 million. This means that nearly 17 million Americans have lost their jobs in the last three weeks as a result of the economic impact of… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer today released a summary of housing assistance information and resources available to Northern Virginians in the National Capital Region amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, businesses remain closed and many Northern Virginia families are worried about paying their rents and mortgages,” said Beyer. “Assistance and resources are available from… Read more »
A bipartisan congressional delegation today wrote to FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor urging the Administration to increase the federal government’s allotment of emergency medical supplies and equipment to the National Capital Region. The letter was signed by U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Rob Wittman (R-VA), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Jennifer Wexton (D-VA),… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer today released a summary of food assistance available to Northern Virginians in the National Capital Region amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He encouraged Northern Virginians to donate food and goods to area food banks (information included) in order to help feed the vulnerable population of the community in a time of increased need.
Beyer said:
“Even in these hard times… Read more »
