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Dear Friend,

Like many of you, I am outraged by President Trump and Elon Musk’s lies and attacks on the work, character, and patriotism of federal employees and contractors in order to justify their crusade against the very people who make our government run.

This bile has been matched by actions that have targeted the civil service: Schedule F, a return to office mandate on an unrealistic timeline and without infrastructure designed to maximize attrition and chaos, unjustified terminations, placing blameless staff on administrative leave and creating a culture of fear and retaliation, the unprecedented and likely unlawful ‘deferred resignation’ offer, and large-scale reductions in force. 

Please know that your work is essential to the functioning of the U.S. government. The Trump Administration and his allies who continuously attack the valuable work you do are out of touch with reality and seem to want to break the government to prove their delusional narrative that the government isn’t functional and replace civil servants with political cronies and business associates.

It’s my hope that the resources provided below will address your questions and concerns, and provide you with as much information as possible. This page will continue to be updated as we navigate the changes brought by the new administration.

If you feel you need assistance with a federal agency, please fill out this online request form. You can always speak to a member of my team at (202) 225-4376.

Sincerely,
Don Beyer

Know Your Rights as a Federal Employee

Please visit Civil Service Strong’s Q&A Resource Page, Navigating Uncertain Times: Protecting Civil Servants’ Rights for practical guidance to understand your rights as a federal employee, navigate emerging policies, and take action to protect your career.

Please be advised that the information contained herein is for general informational purposes only.  Its contents should not be construed as, nor do they constitute legal advice, are not intended to be a substitute for legal advice, and should not be relied on as such.  You should consult an attorney if you seek legal advice regarding any particular matter pertaining to the subject matter herein.

Intake Forms for Federal Employees

Submit Your Story

Many of you have also called and emailed my office over the past week and I urge you to continue reaching out. Your personal stories are critical for me to better understand the dire situation and make changes regarding the avalanche of executive overreach coming out of the Trump Administration.

If you are a federal employee, federal contractor, or an individual receiving federal grants, research money, and assistance residing Virginia’s 8^th Congressional District and would like to submit your story, please fill out the form linked here.

Whistleblower Tipline

Whistleblowers play a vital role in helping Congress conduct its constitutionally mandated oversight responsibilities. Your disclosures can make a difference.

If you would like to report waste, fraud, or abuse at a federal government agency, please fill out the form linked here.

Further Updates for Federal Employees

Trump Orders Illegal Workforce Purges To Pave The Way For Increased Corruption
February 11, 2025

Beyer Statement On Federal Court Ruling Temporarily Blocking “Deferred Resignation”

February 6, 2025

Don Beyer: An Open Letter to Federal Employees [Video Linked Here]

February 6, 2025

Don Beyer's Telephone Town Hall on the Federal Workforce

February 3, 2025

Beyer: “Trump’s Purge Of Inspectors General Is Flagrantly Illegal And Crooked”

January 25, 2025

Virginia House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Revise or Revoke Federal Workforce Hiring Freeze

January 24, 2025

Beyer: “Trump’s Order Politicizing The Federal Workforce Is A Recipe For Corruption That Would Make The Country Less Safe”

January 22, 2025