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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.

Feb 26, 2016

Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio). Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, that was extraordinary. We are here to protect the Endangered Species Act by preempting litigation for violations of…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-26
Feb 26, 2016

Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio). Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, actually, I think wolves are part of wildlife. I heard a mention of Montana Yellowstone. Actually, in Yellowstone, the…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-26
Feb 26, 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 Wisconsin will be postponed. Amendment No. 15 Offered by Mr. Young of Alaska…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-26
Feb 26, 2016

Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the manager's amendment, although I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Congressional Record · 2016-02-26
Feb 25, 2016

I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chair, in closing, I would like to thank the co-chairs of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, Mr. Wittman and Mr. Walz, for putting this together. I clearly resist the idea that our opposition…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-25
Feb 25, 2016

Mr. Chair, I inquire how much time the minority side has remaining. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Walker). The gentleman from Virginia has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

Congressional Record · 2016-02-25
Feb 25, 2016

Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, I rise to oppose H.R. 2406, with great respect for my friend, the gentleman from Virginia. I respect very much what Representative Wittman and others are trying to do…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-25
Feb 24, 2016

It is imperative that some of the existing debt be written off in order to get it to a balanced.

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Feb 10, 2016

Mr. Chair, I rise to voice my strong opposition to H.R. 3293, the legislation of my friend, Chairman Lamar Smith, the so-called Scientific Research in the National Interest Act. I understand the genesis of this bill: Mr. Smith's dismay at…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-10

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