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 »
State and local governments fighting coronavirus need our help now
By: Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), Opinion Contributor
The Hill
April 9, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is the most serious public health crisis in the United States in a century, and it may cause an economic crisis worse than the Great Recession. The two crises are intertwined because the steps necessary to contain the… 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 »
Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, as well as Representatives Bobby Scott, Gerry Connolly, Don Beyer, A. Donald McEachin, Elaine Luria, Abigail Spanberger, and Jennifer Wexton sent a letter urging Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to provide Virginia maximum flexibility to use funding from the coronavirus economic relief package to help address budget shortfalls and… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today wrote to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf urging the adoption of stricter measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at American airports.
Beyer wrote:
“Consistent, continued reports from constituents reveal the failure of U.S. airports to adopt basic mitigation protocols, such as enforcing social distancing, implementing temperature checks… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today condemned the Trump Administration’s reported refusal to authorize a special open enrollment period to allow uninsured Americans to seek health coverage under the Affordable Care Act during the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision will prevent dozens of states including Virginia from opening exchanges to cover people during the greatest health crisis in living… Read more »
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) will host his third telephone town hall today on the COVID-19 pandemic. The call will feature remarks from the city/county managers/executives of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, and Falls Church.
The call will begin at 4:50 p.m. and last for one hour. Interested participants can dial 877-229-8493 and enter pin 117023, or pre-register here.
Beyer… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer issued the following statement today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rollback of fuel economy standards:
“This is not the time to weaken safety standards designed to protect public health. This is not the time to dirty our air with increased carbon and other air pollution that will particularly harm those with respiratory conditions. This is not the time to… Read more »
