Press Releases

Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) has been working hard to support federal workers, contractors, and constituents affected by the ongoing government shutdown. These headlines tell the story:

ALXnow: Beyer Shares Resources For Federal Workers Affected By Government Shutdown

WUSA9: Virginia Congressman Proposes Bill To Help Furloughed Employees

Government Executive: House Dems Urge Utilities To Keep Lights On For Feds Amid Shutdown

“The lawmakers, led by Reps. Don Beyer, D-Va., and Sarah Elfreth, D-Md., encouraged power, water and internet service providers in a letter to hold federal employees and contractors harmless for the duration of the appropriations lapse.”

ALXnow: Rep. Beyer Says Federal Workers Guaranteed Back Pay Despite Trump Administration Memo

[PICTURED RIGHT] New York Times: ‘No Idea How Long People Can Hold Out’: Federal Workers Feel Brunt of Shutdown

“Representative Don Beyer, a Northern Virginia Democrat, was among the two dozen volunteers loading boxes of produce and dried goods into cars.

Mr. Beyer had time to help, he said, because the House had not been in session for more than a month.

“It’s incredibly frustrating,” added Mr. Beyer, who said he was not taking a paycheck while the government was shut down, in solidarity with staff members and constituents who were not getting paid. “There are so many really important things we should be doing.” [Photo credit: Alyssa Schukar for the New York Times]

Government Executive: As White House Promises More Federal Layoffs, Democrats Say ‘We’ll See Them In Court’

Virginia Mercury: Virginia Delegation Condemns Federal Worker Firings                    

Blue Virginia: Virginia Delegation Democrats Slam White House Threat to Furloughed Workers’ Back Pay

[VIDEO] Forbes: 'I'm Angry And I'm Heartbroken': Don Beyer Slams 'Sheer Meanness' Of Trump Admin. During Shutdown

Falls Church News Press: Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Beyer, Walkinshaw, Over 60 Lawmakers Press Administration to Reinstate Furloughed Federal Workers at Agencies Unaffected by Republican Shutdown, Resume Their Pay

Richmond Times Dispatch: Va. Democrats Urge Miyares To Join Suit Over SNAP Benefits

Virginia Dogwood: Virginians Will See Health Insurance Premiums Surge If ACA Subsidies Expire

“Virginia Democrats have made preventing these premium increases a priority, while Republicans have come under attack for their unwillingness to protect Americans’ healthcare.”

ALXnow: Beyer Bill Would Let Federal Workers Tap Retirement Funds Without Penalty During Shutdown

Virginia Independent: Virginia Democratic Lawmakers Demand Trump Keep Promise To Pay Furloughed Workers

Federal News Network: ‘What Happened To All Of Our Funds?’ Passport Services Staff, Exempt From Shutdowns, Working Without Pay

“Last week, Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), along with Reps. Don Beyer (D-Va.) and James Walkinshaw (D-Va.), joined more than 60 of their colleagues in calling on OMB to immediately reinstate any furloughed employees at agencies fully funded through user fees, and to resume paychecks for employees who are working without pay.”

Falls Church News Press: 53 U.S. Representatives Urge Utility Companies To Suspend Penalties And Shutoffs For Federal Workers And Contractors During Government Shutdown

ALXnow: Beyer, Warner, And Kaine Decline Pay During Shutdown