Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) issued the following statement today on the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine:
“The loss of life and injuries suffered by Israelis and Palestinians are a heartbreaking tragedy. All parties must de-escalate, negotiate a ceasefire as soon as possible, and end this cycle of violence. The United States should use every available lever to make this happen.
“As… Read more »
Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) today introduced legislation to make it easier for families headed by single parents to get help from the expanded child tax credit. The Single Parent Penalty Elimination Act, which is co-led by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08), would change the income threshold for Americans filing as heads of household—the status… Read more »
Originally published by: ARL Now
A Wakefield High School student’s digital photo titled “Shadows of Democracy” will be featured in the U.S. Capitol.
Charlie Williams, a senior, noted that he took the digital photo of a reflection in a puddle just weeks before rioters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.
“This is a reflection of the U.S. Capitol after a rainstorm,” Williams said, as quoted in… Read more »
Originally published in: CNBC
Three progressive Democrats introduced a bill in the House on Thursday that would make it easier for single parents to claim all the benefits of the new $3,000 child tax credit.
Reps. Katie Porter, D-Calif., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Don Beyer, D-Va., introduced the Single Parent Penalty Elimination Act, which would change the tax… Read more »
The House of Representatives today passed bipartisan suicide prevention legislation introduced by Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) with broad support from both parties. The Campaign To Prevent Suicide Act would set up an educational campaign recommended by suicide prevention advocates and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to raise awareness for a three-digit… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today introduced the National Secure Data Service Act, legislation to improve the federal government’s data analysis capabilities. The bill follows a recommendation by the 2017 Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking (CEP) report calling for the establishment of a National Secure Data Service (NSDS) to facilitate access to data across government.
“It has been… Read more »
Originally published in: U.S. News
Christine Jamieson was diagnosed with COVID-19 in late June after rushing to California from Washington, D.C., to visit her sick father.
Her initial symptoms were mild, like she had a cold. But Jamieson, 36, says on her 13th day of sickness, the fatigue hit.
"The word 'fatigue' can be very misleading. I think that most people think that… Read more »
2021 Awardees
1st Place Shadows of Democracy by Charlie Williams (Wakefield HS '21)
Medium: Digital Photography
2nd Place Self-Portrait 2020 by Morgan Andrews (Washington Liberty HS '22)
Medium:… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents the Northern Virginia suburbs of the nation’s capital, today announced that Charlie Williams, a senior at Wakefield High School, won the Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s 8th District with his work “Shadows Of Democracy” (high resolution version here). A panel of art educators from the National Art Education Association chose the digital… Read more »
Originally Published in the Connection Newspapers
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) submitted requests for federal funds for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District. The Fiscal Year 2022 Community Project Funding Program will provide targeted funding for local projects across the country.
“The Community Project Funding requests I submitted on behalf of Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and… Read more »
