As Elon Musk and the Trump Administration expand their chaotic assault on the federal government and the workers and contractors who deliver its essential services to the American people, Northern Virginia Congressman Don Beyer continues to fight for civil servants who devote their careers to making this country stronger.
On Thursday, Beyer announced the introduction of two bills to… Read more »
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves as the Senior House Democrat on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee, today reacted to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) release of its advance estimate for the gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. BEA found that: “Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.3 percent in the first quarter of… Read more »
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves as the Senior House Democrat on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee, spoke yesterday during floor debate in opposition to the Republican budget resolution, legislation that would pave the way for GOP tax cuts for the wealthy and cuts to critical programs like Medicaid and SNAP. The resolution passed with all Democrats and two Republicans voting… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves on the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, today issued the following statement on a House vote on a provision hidden in a Republican rule that would surrender Congress’ power to remove President Trump’s tariffs:
“A vote for this rule is a vote for Trump’s tariffs.
“Americans are hurting, their retirement accounts… Read more »
Today, Congressmen Glenn Grothman (R-WI) and Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act, a bill that will end taxpayer subsidies for the construction of professional sports stadiums. A companion bill has been introduced in the Senate by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Cory Booker (D-NJ).
“Congress is sometimes criticized for providing special tax breaks for… Read more »
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) yesterday spoke during a press conference on Trump’s upcoming tariff announcement, held by Democrats on the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee after House Republicans abruptly cancelled votes for the week and fled town.
The press conference featured U.S. Representatives Linda Sanchez, Don Beyer, Suzan DelBene, and Jimmy Panetta; Sanchez is the Ranking… Read more »
United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta, Suzan DelBene, Don Beyer, Brad Schneider, and Terri Sewell introduced the Reclaim Trade Powers Act, which would modernize outdated trade authorities and ensure that Congress, not the Administration, has the final say when it comes to imposing broad tariffs. This legislation was introduced ahead of President Donald… Read more »
Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, along with fellow committee members Reps. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), today introduced the Repealing Outdated and Unilateral Tariff Authorities Act which would repeal Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, an outdated and dangerous tool… Read more »
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) yesterday addressed Trump’s upcoming tariffs during a hearing of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee before engaging witnesses with questions. Since Beyer’s remarks, Trump has reportedly planned the imposition of additional auto tariffs.
Video of his remarks is available here, and text follows below.
We are having this hearing a week before what… Read more »
Today, U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), John Carter (R-TX), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) led a bipartisan delegation in introducing the Military Spouse Hiring Act, legislation to amend the tax code to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses. Beyer, Kelly, and Panetta serve on the House Committee on Ways and Means, which has jurisdiction over tax policy, with Kelly… Read more »
