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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.

Sep 20, 2016

I don't believe the majority has ever produced a shred of evidence that would have justified the subpoena.

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Sep 15, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I thank Congresswoman Gabbard for scheduling this Special Order. Mr. Speaker, Mark was a special presence in the freshman class of the 114th Congress. He brought his Hawaiian cheer to every room he entered, and I got to enjoy…

Congressional Record · 2016-09-15
Sep 13, 2016

I find it very difficult to accept the premise of these state investigations on an issue of scientific disagreement as an academic but simply saying that this might be fraud or it might be a problem under shareholder laws, it maybe doesn't…

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Sep 6, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. This bill authorizes the National Park Service to conduct a special resource study of Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York. Fort Ontario was a military installation that was used during…

Congressional Record · 2016-09-06
Sep 6, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4789 is an uncontroversial technical provision authorizing construction of a small restroom facility on the grounds of the Marine Corps Memorial, also known as the…

Congressional Record · 2016-09-06
Sep 6, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 5577 is a bipartisan bill, introduced by two of my colleagues on the Committee on Natural Resources, the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Graves), and the gentleman from California…

Congressional Record · 2016-09-06
Sep 6, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. As the chairman has said, this bill expands the Fort Frederica National Monument to include a 20-acre property, known as the North Marsh, which is currently owned by the St. Simons…

Congressional Record · 2016-09-06
Aug 21, 2016

The House Science Committee must focus on its role promoting science and ensuring that America is the global leader in research and development rather than scoring cheap political points.

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Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Chair, I firmly believe that addressing the causes and consequences of climate change is perhaps the most pressing issue of our time. Each week, I share the latest scientific facts with my constituents about climate change--its impact…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-13
Jul 13, 2016

Mr. Chairman, 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. 99 Offered by Mrs. Capps The Acting…

Congressional Record · 2016-07-13

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