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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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Jun 26, 2018

Cell-site simulators, or IMSI catchers, pose risks to both our national security and our personal privacy.

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Jun 26, 2018

The President's erratic, aggressive approach has created an environment of economic uncertainty, is alienating our trading partners and allies, and risks harming the global economy.

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Jun 26, 2018

The President should not be held to a different standard than the rest of the federal government and our Committee should help the Executive Branch protect Mr. Trump from foreign adversaries, even if the President won't.

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Jun 26, 2018

Rather than pursue productive discussions with China to drive changes in their trade practices, President Trump has launched a trade war.

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Jun 26, 2018

The damage to trading relationships with the Administration's moves to impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other products harms the United States' ability to forge partnerships.

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Jun 26, 2018

It is critical that we restore network neutrality--which is vital for small business owners who rely on the internet to compete with bigger companies.

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Jun 26, 2018

Strengthening our position in digital trade starts right here at home, by ensuring an open internet that enables innovation to flourish.

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Jun 26, 2018

Not only has digital trade not been front and center, it seems the Administration simply does not have a strategy for how to strengthen U.S. leadership in digital trade nor any interest in creating one.

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Jun 26, 2018

This failure to lead is a missed opportunity for U.S. small businesses, technology companies, manufacturers and farmers.

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Jun 26, 2018

Even the President's Council of Economic Advisers prepared an internal analysis showing that tariffs will harm our economy.

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Jun 26, 2018

the tariffs of $30 billion a year would wipe out over a third of the savings American families received from the doubling of the standard deduction in the tax reform bill.

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Jun 26, 2018

The President's erratic, aggressive approach is creating an environment of economic uncertainty, is alienating our trading partners and allies, and risks harming the global economy.

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Jun 26, 2018

Public expressions of disdain for our leaders of our democratic allies will only make them less likely to engage in productive trade negotiations.

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Jun 26, 2018

We need a trade policy that is guided by principle, not whim; that is forward looking, not reactionary.

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Jun 20, 2018

the decision to increase hazardous air pollutants, carcinogens, and neurotoxins is completely irresponsible.

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Jun 20, 2018

Administrator Pruitt on May 9 issued a memo implying that EPA might consider costs when setting NAAQS standards despite settled Supreme Court precedent.

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Jun 20, 2018

I don't think I've ever quoted Justice Scalia positively before, but he wrote the unanimous decision from the Court that only public health factors may be considered.

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Jun 20, 2018

that's why I led a letter with Congresswoman Dingell with 87 cosponsors asking Administrator Pruitt to reinstate these longstanding toxic air pollution protections.

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Jun 7, 2018

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 19 Offered by Mr. Smith of Texas The Acting CHAIR…

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Jun 7, 2018

I simply add that we are not cutting the fossil fuel research and development, which we do believe in. This is a plus-up from last year of at least $30 million and 50 percent more than President Trump has requested. All we are simply doing…

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Jun 7, 2018

The Beyer-Eshoo-Esty amendment simply restores funding to the Advanced Research Project-Energy, ARPA-E, to the FY18 enacted level that was already approved by this Congress earlier this year. ARPA-E was created to replicate the successful…

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Jun 7, 2018

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 24, line 3, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $28,310,000)''. Page 30, line 7, after the…

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Jun 7, 2018

In closing, I respect the concern about an overinterpretation of existing law that has been on the books for 40 years. The real challenge with section 107 is it throws out the entire exemption process and makes everything legal. Mr…

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Jun 7, 2018

I find myself confused by the comments of my distinguished friend from California. Nothing has changed in the law in 40 years. This law has been applied under Democratic and Republican Presidents and administrations. The law is very clear…

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