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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 rehire federal workers fired by Trump and Musk, and to protect them from future civil service purges. On Saturday, Beyer hosted a jobs fair for federal workers with 40 companies, organizations, and other employers; attendance dwarfed expectations, with over 2,400 people ultimately participating in the event.

Additional coverage from local news outlets:

Government Executive: “Federal Employees Removed By Trump Would Have Easier Pathway Back To Government Service Under Democratic Bill”

“Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., who represents more than 72,000 federal workers, is introducing legislation to make it easier for government employees removed under the Trump administration to rejoin agencies and to deter a future president from undertaking a mass firing of the workforce.

“The Restoring Employment and Hiring Incentives for Removed Employees (REHIRE) Act would deem any federal employee who was involuntarily removed during the period between Jan. 1, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2027, as preference eligible for competitive service appointments, a special candidate consideration in the federal hiring process normally afforded to veterans or their family members.”

WUSA9: 'I’m Ready To Work Seven Days A Week, Ten-Hour Days' | Fired Federal Workers Flock To Alexandria Job Fair

“Fired federal workers arrived at George Washington Middle School in Alexandria on Saturday, looking for their next career. A job fair hosted by Virginia Congressman Don Beyer featured more than 40 employers ready to hire now.

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“I think it tells you just how many people have been impacted by cuts already, or how many people are fearful that cuts may be coming to their positions," said City of Alexandria Mayor Aliya Gaskins. "That’s huge for Alexandria, where we have over 16,000 residents who are federal workers."

“Everyone at the job fair, like Marianne Carliez, wished they didn’t have to be.

“I’m this far away from cleaning houses so I can pay my mortgage," said Carliez, whose career in foreign aid was cut short in January when federal cuts began. “It’s been 25 years of working hard, and I miss working. That’s just, that’s all I want. I want to work.”

“Beyer organized the job fair for Carliez and the thousands of people in a similar situation.”

Black Virginia News: Congressman Beyer’s job fair to assist federal workers and contractors will easily hit over 2,000 people

WJLA7: New Bill Would Rehire Fired Federal Workers And Reform Probationary Period Rules

“A group of House Democrats led by Northern Virginia Rep. Don Beyer has introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at rehiring and protecting federal workers.

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“The second bill, the PREP Act, aims to reform the probationary process for federal employees, impacting both new hires and those with new jobs or recent promotions.”

ALXnow: City Of Alexandria Teams Up With Congressman Beyer For Federal Worker Job Fair On May 3

“The event aims to connect job seekers with more than 40 companies and organizations looking to hire. Recruiters and hiring managers from various fields, including healthcare, IT, local government, military, consumer electronics, accounting and finance, and federal government professional services, will be there.”

The Zebra: Beyer Sponsoring Job Fair for Federal Workers, Contractors

“This fair is specifically for federal workers and contractors who have lost their jobs in recent months. “Every day, I’m hearing from so many of my constituents who have been laid off – or are afraid that they may be the next to lose their jobs,” said Beyer in an email announcement.”