Congressman Don Beyer

09/08/2026

Trump angered ranchers with unpopular trade policies; now he wants to buy back their support by allowing the killing of endangered wolves.

This compounds a terrible decision to end the recovery program that was rebuilding populations of these iconic species. We will fight it.

09/08/2026

Since its launch, 9-8-8 has expanded the national su***de lifeline’s reach to more than 26 million Americans and helped them access support in moments of crisis. This is an amazing feat, but there's more work to be done to reach folks in crisis and get them the help they need.

In honor of 9-8-8 day, several of my colleagues and I are introducing the bipartisan 988 Implementation Act. This is a full package of bills to help build out and improve the crisis response infrastructure behind 9-8-8.

Read more about it here:

Ahead of 988 Day, Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08) joined Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) to reintroduce the 988 Implementation Act  with Congressmembers Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Troy Carter (LA-02), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Jamie Raskin...

09/08/2026

The IRS is bound by federal law to protect the confidential information they have about taxpayers, and the Trump Administration blatantly broke the law.

The court left in place a lower-court ruling that has blocked further data sharing.

09/08/2026

These students will be able to learn about and experiment with developing technologies while getting their traditional high school academics.

I look forward to seeing what creative and clever work these students will be able to do with this amazing opportunity!

Arlington County’s new school, the Grace Hopper Center, lets students learn tactical skills through their career and technical education (CTE) programs. News4’s Megan McGrath gets a look inside on the first day of school.

09/08/2026

Today is 988 Day, dedicated to raising awareness for the lifeline. This year's theme is 988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough.

Whether you're facing something big or small, if you need it, 988 is there for you.

If you or a loved one need help, call or text 9-8-8.

09/07/2026

In the past few years, many former child actors have told their stories of unsafe or even abusive environments at work. This is completely unacceptable, but with the patchwork of state laws on background checks, red flags have slipped through the cracks.

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and I have introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure every adult who works with child actors or performers has passed a background check, no matter what state they are working in.

Read more about the bill here:

09/07/2026

When Donald Trump and Elon Musk dismantled USAID last year, thousands of civil servants were recklessly fired.

This was devastating for them, and the millions of people they assisted globally.

USAID is American leadership at its best, and our world is worse off without them.

09/07/2026

Many of the work policies we know and love today -the 40-hour work week, holidays, paid overtime- are thanks to the advocacy and solidarity of individuals and unions during the labor movement.

Today is about honoring their hard work. Happy Labor Day!

09/06/2026

Without the ACA tax credits, Virginia has had to work hard to try and fill in the gaps left by the federal government.

But with average rates increasing nearly 17%, it'll be impossible to keep everyone enrolled, so rates will continue to go up.

The expiration of federal subsidies is likely to drive November’s midterms.

09/06/2026

At every possible turn, the Trump-Vance Administration has made decisions that send costs skyrocketing.

From healthcare to groceries to energy costs, American families are desperate for relief from these absurd, and often illegal, policies.