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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.

Jun 27, 2017

Mr. Speaker, how much time do I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Virginia has 9\1/2\ minutes remaining.

Congressional Record · 2017-06-27
Jun 27, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Clyburn), the distinguished leader.

Congressional Record · 2017-06-27
Jun 27, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1135 reauthorizes the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program. This program provides grants to revitalize and conserve historic…

Congressional Record · 2017-06-27
Jun 27, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the bill before us today, H.R. 1073, authorizes the National Park Service to construct a visitor services facility that includes a restroom at the U.S. Marine Corps…

Congressional Record · 2017-06-27
Jun 27, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, as my friend, Mr. Cook, just pointed out, H.R. 1500 designates a small triangle of land in Washington, D.C., as Robert Emmet Park. The parcel is home to a statue of…

Congressional Record · 2017-06-27
Jun 27, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 220 would authorize an expansion of the existing Terror Lake Hydropower project in Alaska to meet increased powder demands from Kodiak Island. The expansion would…

Congressional Record · 2017-06-27
Jun 27, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 497 authorizes a land exchange in California between the San Bernardino Valley Conservation District and the Bureau of Land Management. After 15 years, stakeholders have…

Congressional Record · 2017-06-27
Jun 21, 2017

Mr. Chair, I want to thank my friend from Florida for his support for this sensible amendment, and I hope that we can proceed. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from…

Congressional Record · 2017-06-21

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