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Don Beyer

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Don Beyer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 8th congressional district since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Beyer has focused on issues such as healthcare, economic inequality, and environmental protection during his time in office. He has been an advocate for progressive policies and has often spoken out against the economic impacts of tariffs and other policies he attributes to the previous administration. Beyer has also emphasized the importance of social justice and healthcare access in his legislative efforts.

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Jan 15, 2021

It's the most poisonous I have ever seen. There's the overall sense that maybe some of them have guns, and likely the ones who are more into conspiracy theories and QAnon, with the pedophilic Satanic rings. Are we safe from them?

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Dec 10, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Today I rise in support of the Long Bridge Act of 2020, which I proudly colead with my colleague from Virginia, Congressman Rob Wittman. The existing Long Bridge is the only rail bridge connecting…

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Nov 16, 2020

I am really proud to see the Natural Resources Committee be a leader on tackling climate.

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Nov 16, 2020

America needs to know that our climate conversations happen not just on the land, but also in the water and the ocean, too.

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Nov 16, 2020

The ocean is part of the solution, and we know that full implementation of ocean-based climate solutions could deliver one-fifth of the annual greenhouse gas emission cuts that the world needs by 2050.

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Sep 29, 2020

I think the worst Virginia disaster in our lives was Hurricane Camille in 1969. We lost 153 people in a couple of hours.

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Sep 21, 2020

I too rise to ask my colleagues to support the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act led by my colleague, Mr. Katko. This is a bill that the Mental Health Caucus co-chairs, Mr. Katko and Mrs. Napolitano, and I have been working on…

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Sep 21, 2020

Today, I rise to urge my colleagues to support the bipartisan bill, H.R. 4585, the Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act, that I introduced with my friend, Greg Gianforte. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and for that very…

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Jul 29, 2020

I thank Chairman Neal for doing this. I found this the most healing experience since John's loss. Madam Speaker, as we approach the end of our life, it is fitting to think about how we will be remembered. Will they say: Was he brave? Was…

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May 31, 2020

the money and the policy is in the Appropriations Bill, so I hope that will not be your ongoing answer.

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May 31, 2020

I certainly want to object to Mr. Graves' notion that we are sponsoring a narrative.

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Apr 23, 2020

I thank the chairman for yielding. I rise in support of this legislation to protect jobs, support small businesses, and save lives. It is good that we agree on this funding, but Americans need more, much more. As of this morning, 26…

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Mar 27, 2020

The last pandemic, I want to draw attention to the research investments in the CARES Act. The Department of Energy has funds for its high-end computing capabilities. The National Science Foundation will do molecular and cellular research…

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Mar 4, 2020

the sad part here is that these statements, which most scientists--well, every scientist testifying today, would agree endanger American lives were actually made by our President to large audiences in the last 3 days.

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Feb 13, 2020

It has been 97 years since the equal rights amendment was introduced in the 68th Congress and 48 years since the ERA passed the House and Senate. In those 48 years, I have had three daughters and one granddaughter. Those four young women…

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Feb 4, 2020

I've been deeply distressed over the last 3 years about the negative impact this Administration is having on our Federal workforce.

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Feb 4, 2020

Let's point out that we've been fighting that for years up here without a single Republican cosponsor.

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Jan 28, 2020

I want to thank Majority Leader Hoyer for his exemplary leadership and thank the distinguished chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Richard Neal, for his friendship and his wise counsel. Madam Speaker, you be the judge. Two weeks ago…

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Jan 14, 2020

Suzanne Bonamici has just introduced a bill this week on the Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act.

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Jan 14, 2020

Separate analyses from NOAA and NASA have both concluded that 2019 was the second-hottest year on record for the Earth.

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Jan 14, 2020

I was the lead on the SEA FUEL Act, which got included in the national defense authorization.

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Dec 18, 2019

Today, I vote to impeach President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. I don't hate the President, but I love my country, and I have no other choice. Voting for these Articles of Impeachment is the only moral…

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Nov 13, 2019

It is an economic dividend approach, where all of the money is given back to the American people.

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Nov 13, 2019

It then applies a 'polluter pays' principle by requiring polluters to pay to emit carbon within those caps.

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