Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Don Beyer (VA-08) released the following statement after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on some of our largest trading partners.
“President Trump just started a trade war that will raise prices on American families and invite retaliation against American businesses, workers, and farmers. This is a tax on everyday goods that will… Read more »
In the wake of the tragic air collision at DCA, the emotional and psychological toll on the families impacted, first responders, and our community at-large is profound. If you have been impacted by this event, it’s crucial to prioritize your mental well-being.
Below is list of mental health support materials and resources provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Glenn Ivey (D-MD), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-MD), April McClain Delaney (D-MD), Sarah Elfreth (D-MD), Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Bobby Scott (D-VA), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) wrote to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Acting Secretary of… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer gave the following remarks this morning at National Airport during a press conference with federal and local leaders on last night’s collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter [video here]:
Following up on the Senator [‘s comments], I think of grief, thanks and service–
With millions and millions of Americans traveling every year we are all… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), the senior House Democrat on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement today on the Trump Administration’s illegal freeze of funding previously obligated by Congress:
“Donald Trump’s freeze on federal funds for medical research, disaster relief, student aid, child care, nutrition assistance, and so much more is blatantly illegal and… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) issued the following statement today on Donald Trump’s illegal purge of over a dozen inspectors general of executive branch agencies:
“Trump’s purge of inspectors general is flagrantly illegal and crooked.
“The inspector general position exists to guard against waste, fraud, and criminal behavior in federal agencies. That the Trump Administration found it… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Jennifer L. McClellan (VA-04) led her Virginia Democratic colleagues, Representatives Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), Don Beyer (VA-08), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) in urging President Donald Trump to revise or revoke his hiring freeze on federal civilian employees.
Virginia is home to nearly 150,000 federal… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer, who represents a Northern Virginia district that was home to many of those who protected the Capitol on January 6th including Officers Sicknick, Smith, DeFreytag, and Fanone, spoke this evening on the House floor on President Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations for the perpetrators of the violent January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Beyer’s remarks, which came… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents a Northern Virginia district containing one of the largest concentrations of federal employees in the U.S. House, issued the following statement today on Donald Trump’s “Schedule F” order, which seeks to replace the merit-based civil service established by Congress with political cronyism:
“Trump’s order politicizing the federal workforce is a recipe… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents a Northern Virginia district that was home to many of those who protected the Capitol on January 6th including Officers Sicknick, Smith, DeFreytag, and Fanone, issued the following statement today on President Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations for the perpetrators of the violent January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol:
“With these pardons… Read more »
