63 Representatives today, led by Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08), demanded improved testing and contact tracing infrastructure in order to manage the novel coronavirus, citing an inadequate and opaque response by the Trump Administration that is insufficient to prevent epidemic spread and reopen the economy. They demanded answers to increase transparency, accountability, and improve management of… Read more »
Moments ago, Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), spoke during House Floor debate on the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. Beyer’s remarks as delivered:
“Madam Speaker, I rise in support of this legislation to protect jobs, support small businesses, and save lives.
It’s good that we agree on this funding, but Americans need more – much more.
As of this morning… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), today introduced the Point-of-Care Testing Prize Competitions Act, legislation designed to harness the power of scientific innovation in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill would direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to rapidly launch prize competitions encouraging the… Read more »
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) 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 »
