The House of Representatives today passed legislation introduced by Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) to facilitate ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. The measure previously passed one year ago in the House following Virginia’s ratification of the ERA, which brought the Amendment across the 38-state threshold for national adoption. Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), a longtime proponent of the ERA,… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer today voted to pass H.R. 1620, a bipartisan, long-term Violence Against Women Act reauthorization. The landmark Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ushered in transformative progress by calling for the protection of all Americans from violence and abuse, and working to ensure all victims and survivors have the support they need. This critical reauthorization will safeguard… Read more »
Originally published in: Space News
Satellite imaging providers last year welcomed new rules from the Commerce Department that streamlined the licensing process for private operators.
The revamped regulations were intended to help U.S. remote sensing companies compete in the booming global market for space-based data.
But as the industry continues to introduce… Read more »
Originally published in: Space Policy
The new chairman of the House space subcommittee thinks Congress will need to strike a balance between addressing national security and privacy concerns about commercial satellite remote sensing data yet not over-regulating the business. Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) is skeptical legislation will pass anytime soon, but a hearing on the issues is a… Read more »
Last week, Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) voted to pass the landmark American Rescue Plan and send it to President Biden’s desk for signature. Today Beyer highlighted the legislation’s infusion of resources for Virginia families and communities.
“This pandemic and the historic economic crisis it caused inflicted untold hardship, but help is on the way,” said Rep. Beyer. “On the… Read more »
Today, Speaker Pelosi announced that she is recommending Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) to chair the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC). If confirmed, Congressman Beyer will become the first Democrat to chair the JEC since Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) chaired the committee during the 112th Congress (2011-2013).
In response to Speaker Pelosi’s announcement, Congressman Beyer issued… Read more »
Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), co-chairs of Congress’ Egypt Human Rights Caucus, issued the following statement today after United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) published a report criticizing Egypt for human rights abuses, signed by 31 countries, including the United States:
“We welcome the United States joining with 30 other countries on the UNHRC joint… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents the Northern Virginia suburbs of the nation’s capital, today voted for H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, which would require a background check for every gun sale, and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act, which would close the Charleston loophole.
“These bills represent the most important gun violence prevention legislation in a… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who is expected to chair Congress’ Joint Economic Committee in the 117th Congress, voted for the American Rescue Plan today. Shortly before casting his vote for the sweeping Covid relief legislation, which will soon head to President Biden for signature, Beyer told his colleagues during Floor debate: “my vote today for the American Rescue Plan will be the most… Read more »
Originally published in: Patch
Just a week ago, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority warned its customers that it would be forced to close up to 22 stations, cut bus routes, layoff employees, and delay the final stages of the Silver Line unless it received more federal funding.
But, that dire outlook all changed shortly before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, when the House… Read more »
