Congressman Don Beyer

Congressman Don Beyer

@beyer.house.gov

Representing Northern Virginia in the U.S. House.

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This is just awful. The Trump Administration is rolling back protections that kept bears and park visitors safe to make it easier for trophy hunters to kill wildlife.

The New York Times@nytimes.com

Hunters on some public lands in Alaska will be allowed to bait bears with doughnuts soaked in bacon grease before shooting them at close range, under a rule the Trump administration released Friday. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/16/c...

Donald Trump doesn't give a damn that Americans are getting squeezed by higher gas prices because he's cashing in. Since the start of the Iran war, Trump has made more than $35 million from oil and gas, nearly doubling his wealth from the industry.

Donald Trump’s policies have been a disaster for American families. Knowing how unpopular he is, he’s resorting to voter intimidation and attempts to influence our elections to hold on to power.

We won’t let him get away with it. We’ll fight these attacks in court and at the ballot box to ensure American voters decide the outcome of our elections, not Trump.

Virginia's 8th District is fortunate to be home to the the Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association. As the voice of the nut industry, the PTNPA plays a critical role in responsible advocacy, education and food safety.

Just last year, Donald Trump and Republicans’ “truly great healthcare plan” delivered the largest healthcare cuts in American history to fund tax cuts for the wealthy. More than 8 million Americans have already lost their health insurance, and millions more are at risk.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "We will pass a truly great healthcare plan that will stop all payments to big insurance companies"

While the temporary extension of deportation protections for Ukrainians is an important step, I’ve joined colleagues in urging the redesignation TPS for Ukraine. We must extend eligibility to allow those fleeing Putin’s war of aggression to rebuild their lives.

Representative Val Hoyle@repvalhoyle.bsky.social

I’m leading a letter with over 50 of my colleagues demanding that DHS protect the due process rights of Ukrainian TPS holders. The Administration must re-designate Ukraine for TPS to extend this eligibility and allow Ukrainians who have fled war to receive protections here in the United States.

The IDF detained numerous American citizens, including @bradlander.bsky.social, in the West Bank, simply for participating in the olive harvest. All while turning a blind eye to settler violence against Palestinians there. Pass the Stop The Settlements Act now.

Brad Lander@bradlander.bsky.social

I’ve been released from IDF custody with a “warning,” apparently because of my public profile (I told them I wasn’t even a congressmember yet, just a nominee). But several dozen rabbis & participants harvesting olives with me are still in detention.

This treatment of an American journalist is disgraceful, and the Netanyahu government's response is unacceptable. Such scenes of violence are frequent amid the illegal expansion of Israeli settlements into Palestinian territory.

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com

Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villagers on Friday, setting olive groves on fire and slinging rocks. Caught in the attack was Post photographer Heidi Levine. “They just kept kicking me and kicking me, like probably 50 times,” Levine said. https://wapo.st/4yt6dHY

Two years ago, Donald Trump and Republicans pledged to lower costs, but families are now facing even higher costs than before. In my district in Northern Virginia, those rising prices cost families an additional $4,600 since Trump took office.

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Russia is cooperating with Iran. So why is Trump cooperating with Russia? Like the diesel deal, this decision is a gift to the very forces attacking our service members.

They were lying to conceal that, at a time when our country is at war and everyone is worried about the economy and high prices, the President simply doesn’t care. He’s focused on building an upscale golf course within walking distance of the White House. And on his ballroom and his memorial arch.

The design he’s pursuing would block off roads and paths used by large numbers of local residents for cycling and walking, no doubt to make the area another exclusive hangout for Trump’s rich and powerful friends. And once again he’s doing all of that at great expense, on your dime.

After years of hard work, seniors deserve quality care and clear options when choosing their healthcare plan. As Medicare Open Enrollment begins, millions are facing the painful consequences of Trump and Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill: fewer choices, higher

bsky.appCNN (@cnn.com)Fewer health insurance plans. Higher out-of-pocket costs. Skimpier supplemental benefits. This upheaval is what senior citizens will have to contend with when Medicare Advantage open enrollment for…

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Trump just waived all sanctions on Russia in the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia Act, just as I and others warned. Trump’s latest surrender to Putin again betrays our Ukrainian partners and defies clear congressional intent of legislation passed to punish Russia for its illegal war of aggression.

Aaron Fritschner@fritschner.bsky.social

Trump order just issued from the White House: “I am hereby waiving the application of such sanctions, restrictions, and duties [on Russia] provided for in the Graham Act.” www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Trump just waived all sanctions on Russia in the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia Act, just as I and others warned. Trump’s latest surrender to Putin again betrays our Ukrainian partners and defies clear congressional intent of legislation passed to punish Russia for its illegal war of aggression.

Aaron Fritschner@fritschner.bsky.social

Trump order just issued from the White House: “I am hereby waiving the application of such sanctions, restrictions, and duties [on Russia] provided for in the Graham Act.” www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Trump has proven he will twist and abuse this law. While he let its trade powers lie for the moment, the law also empowers him to put new tariffs on our allies and trading partners. Congress MUST fix this flawed law to stop Trump from capitulating to Putin and ensure that it truly supports Ukraine.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.   Awareness is where it starts but we must come together to ensure survivors have the support they need.   If you or a loved one need help, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for resources and support.

Congress expanded Head Start because we know how important those early years are for children's development.   The Trump administration’s efforts to gut this program would take away critical early education, nutrition, and support services from the children who need them most.

Committee on Education & Workforce Democrats@democrats-edworkforce.house.gov

Ranking Members @bobbyscott.house.gov and @sanders.senate.gov, joined by nearly 200 Members of Congress, demand that the Trump Administration end its attack on Head Start families and children. abcnews.com/Politics/dem...

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Please continue to hold the students, teachers, families, and entire Silver Rail Elementary School community in your hearts as details continue to emerge about the victims. I am grateful to the first responders and emergency personnel responding to this horrific shooting.

The Trump administration’s repeated abuses of power demand transparency and accountability, but DHS is refusing to take even this basic step. Every ICE agent should be equipped with a body camera, and those cameras should be ON. Period.

Jackie Llanos@llanosjackie.bsky.social

Scoop: ICE won’t automatically turn on agents’ body cameras, declining a recommendation from Congress’ watchdog. DHS told the GAO it wouldn’t implement a mechanism to start recording if an agent draws their weapon. CBP has this in place. www.washingtonsun.com/immigration/...

Congressman Don Beyer reposted

Tech billionaires have added $845 billion to their fortunes this year — more than three times the gains of every other industry combined.

Congressman Don Beyer reposted

September brought little relief to the accelerating cost of living, as consumer prices increased again and kept the inflation rate well above the Federal Reserve’s goal. Full details: cnb.cx/3TzfzUo

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My family and I were worshipping at our Hindu temple in Aurora on Sunday when a white supremacist attempted a mass shooting targeting Indian Americans. I'm grateful to those who prevented a tragedy, but we must all come together to confront the hatred that put so many innocent lives at risk.

Opposition to Trump's vanity arch is growing. I applaud Arlington County’s legal challenge, which rightly confronts the Administration’s illegal attempts to bypass legally required processes to assess the project’s impacts on the local community.

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com

Breaking news: Arlington County sued to block construction of President Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch, arguing that the administration failed to adequately evaluate potential environmental impacts of the project as required by federal law.

Trump wants to avoid these assessments because everyone knows what an honest study would say: this arch is a costly boondoggle that would increase traffic and decrease air safety for the local community.

Expanding military operations across Latin America without a clear mission or authorization from Congress risks repeating those failures at greater cost to American lives and taxpayers.

I recently visited Arlington Weaves and got to see the incredible handcrafted work created by individuals with disabilities. This is a great program that helps participants build skills, grow their independence, and earn income from the art they create.

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Billions of dollars’ worth of contracts predicting oil would fall and the S&P 500 would rise were placed about 15 minutes before Trump announced a U-turn on Iran in a post on Truth Social. CFTC staff began to investigate...then were told to lay off. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

bloomberg.comCFTC Staff Were Told to Retract Analysis of Suspicious Oil TradesChairman’s adviser intervened to take over examination of lucrative bets that were made around Trump reversal on Iran power plant attack.

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The price of the fuel, used by farmers and truckers, is up more than 75% since the start of the Iran war in late winter. Diesel costs have become a particular concern for economists, who say higher diesel fuel costs trickle down into “just about everything.”

nbcnews.toWhat’s fueling inflation? Fuel.The final CPI report before the midterms is expected to reflect soaring energy costs compounded by higher airfares, pricier iPhones and rising car prices.