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Donald S. Beyer, Jr.

U.S. House District 8

2026 Virginia U.S. House — District 8 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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2026 Virginia U.S. House — District 8 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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U.S. House District 8 · Democratic · Incumbent
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Election: November 3, 2026 General Election

Office Title: Member, House of Representatives

District: 8th District

Candidate Party: Democratic

Candidate Name: Donald S. Beyer, Jr.

Incumbent: Yes

Campaign Email: [email protected]

Campaign Website: friendsofdonbeyer.com

Campaign Phone: 202-258-9261

Campaign Address: 2503D N Harrison St # 310, Arlington, VA, 22207-1640

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Energy & The Environment

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From the launch of my first congressional campaign in 2014, the issue at the forefront of my mind has been climate change. It is the most significant existential threat of our time, with a cost in lives and financial loss that grows higher every year. The climate crisis requires comprehensive action on a grand scale. In Congress, I serve as Co-Chair of the Congressional Safe Climate Caucus, a group of over 70 Democrats pushing solutions to move the country away from carbon pollution.

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From the launch of my first congressional campaign in 2014, the issue at the forefront of my mind has been climate change. It is the most significant existential threat of our time, with a cost in lives and financial loss that grows higher every year. The climate crisis requires comprehensive action on a grand scale. In Congress, I serve as Co-Chair of the Congressional Safe Climate Caucus, a group of over 70 Democrats pushing solutions to move the country away from carbon pollution.

Energy & The Environment

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In Congress, I serve as Co-Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), which works to promote environmental protection, supports conservation efforts, and advocates for clean energy solutions that will help lower electricity prices. I am also a co-chair of both the Congressional Safe Climate Caucus and the Endangered Species Caucus.

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In Congress, I serve as Co-Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), which works to promote environmental protection, supports conservation efforts, and advocates for clean energy solutions that will help lower electricity prices. I am also a co-chair of both the Congressional Safe Climate Caucus and the Endangered Species Caucus.

Energy & The Environment

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My legislative efforts in this area have included a number of clean energy provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act to help lower electricity costs, as well as legislative efforts like the Healthy Climate and Family Security Act, the Cleaner, Quieter Airplanes Act, the Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act, the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act, and the bipartisan SEA FUEL Act, to name a few. I founded the Congressional Fusion Caucus to educate members of both parties on cutting-edge fusion technology and its ability to provide abundant, safe, clean energy.

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My legislative efforts in this area have included a number of clean energy provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act to help lower electricity costs, as well as legislative efforts like the Healthy Climate and Family Security Act, the Cleaner, Quieter Airplanes Act, the Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act, the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act, and the bipartisan SEA FUEL Act, to name a few. I founded the Congressional Fusion Caucus to educate members of both parties on cutting-edge fusion technology and its ability to provide abundant, safe, clean energy.

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An Equitable Economy

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Regardless of our politics, all of us want a strong economy that gives everyone the chance to succeed. Few issues come up as frequently in my interactions across our region as the need to strengthen our economy, expand access to good-paying jobs, and make life more affordable.

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Regardless of our politics, all of us want a strong economy that gives everyone the chance to succeed. Few issues come up as frequently in my interactions across our region as the need to strengthen our economy, expand access to good-paying jobs, and make life more affordable.

Energy & The Environment

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Carbon pricing is one of the most important tools available that can help us meet the speed and scale with which we need to respond. For that reason, I am the sponsor of the Healthy Climate and Family Security Act, a carbon cap and dividend bill that would auction carbon pollution credits and return the proceeds electronically every quarter to every American. I also support a Green New Deal.

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Carbon pricing is one of the most important tools available that can help us meet the speed and scale with which we need to respond. For that reason, I am the sponsor of the Healthy Climate and Family Security Act, a carbon cap and dividend bill that would auction carbon pollution credits and return the proceeds electronically every quarter to every American. I also support a Green New Deal.

Foreign Policy

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Our nation must be a leader in exemplifying the highest standards of human rights, climate security, election security, and democracy. As a former ambassador, I know the importance of building collaborative international relationships firsthand.

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Our nation must be a leader in exemplifying the highest standards of human rights, climate security, election security, and democracy. As a former ambassador, I know the importance of building collaborative international relationships firsthand.

Gun Violence Prevention

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Halting gun violence has been a major focus of my work in Congress. I am a lead cosponsor of the bipartisan Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, legislation that would encourage states to temporarily remove access to firearms from people in crisis with a petition from law enforcement or family members.

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Halting gun violence has been a major focus of my work in Congress. I am a lead cosponsor of the bipartisan Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, legislation that would encourage states to temporarily remove access to firearms from people in crisis with a petition from law enforcement or family members.

Oversight of the Administration

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Congress has a constitutional duty to provide oversight of the Executive Branch, and this role is one of my major priorities.

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Congress has a constitutional duty to provide oversight of the Executive Branch, and this role is one of my major priorities.

Public education and the Department of Education

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I have vigorously opposed these illegal attacks on America’s education system with legislation, my votes, and in person at the Department of Education—where I joined colleagues to bluntly tell Secretary of Education Linda McMahon that her actions are wrong and illegal. I have signed lawsuits opposing a variety of illegal actions by this administration in the area of education, including the mass firings of Department of Education staff and the elimination of key offices that were established in law and funded by Congress. I will continue to do all I can to support students, educators, and schools in Northern Virginia and across America.

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I have vigorously opposed these illegal attacks on America’s education system with legislation, my votes, and in person at the Department of Education—where I joined colleagues to bluntly tell Secretary of Education Linda McMahon that her actions are wrong and illegal. I have signed lawsuits opposing a variety of illegal actions by this administration in the area of education, including the mass firings of Department of Education staff and the elimination of key offices that were established in law and funded by Congress. I will continue to do all I can to support students, educators, and schools in Northern Virginia and across America.

Federal Workforce

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I’ve been fighting them every step of the way. I’ve organized and spoken at rallies and events at federal agencies to stand up for workers, I’ve joined lawsuits to challenge Trump and Elon Musk’s illegal attacks on federal agencies, I’ve introduced legislation to facilitate the rehiring of federal workers, and I’ve hosted resource fairs, a financial guidance workshop, and a jobs fair to help civil servants and contractors who lost their jobs. While the need has been staggering, it has been heartwarming to see our region step up to support and help those in our community who need it most.

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I’ve been fighting them every step of the way. I’ve organized and spoken at rallies and events at federal agencies to stand up for workers, I’ve joined lawsuits to challenge Trump and Elon Musk’s illegal attacks on federal agencies, I’ve introduced legislation to facilitate the rehiring of federal workers, and I’ve hosted resource fairs, a financial guidance workshop, and a jobs fair to help civil servants and contractors who lost their jobs. While the need has been staggering, it has been heartwarming to see our region step up to support and help those in our community who need it most.

Health care

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As a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, which has jurisdiction over health care, I am at the heart of the fight to build on that progress and make affordable, accessible health care fully universal. I introduced the Choose Medicare Act to do just that, and am a proud co-sponsor of Medicare for All. I have also championed legislation to lower prescription drug costs and fought as a member of the House Science Committee to ensure that public health measures are based on sound science.

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As a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, which has jurisdiction over health care, I am at the heart of the fight to build on that progress and make affordable, accessible health care fully universal. I introduced the Choose Medicare Act to do just that, and am a proud co-sponsor of Medicare for All. I have also championed legislation to lower prescription drug costs and fought as a member of the House Science Committee to ensure that public health measures are based on sound science.

Mental health and suicide prevention

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Mental health has been an area of particular focus for my work in Congress, where I lead the House Mental Health Caucus, with a particular legislative focus on reducing the high instance of suicides, which claims tens of thousands of American lives each year. I helped establish 9-8-8 as the 3-digit suicide prevention lifeline phone number and enact legislation to raise awareness about this lifesaving resource. I have introduced the Barriers to Suicide Act to support nets and barriers on bridges to reduce suicide by jumping as well as the Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act, in which mental health professionals train students in middle schools and high schools to provide mental health education and peer support to their fellow students so they have strategies to be healthy as well as how to access resources and help in a time of crisis.

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Mental health has been an area of particular focus for my work in Congress, where I lead the House Mental Health Caucus, with a particular legislative focus on reducing the high instance of suicides, which claims tens of thousands of American lives each year. I helped establish 9-8-8 as the 3-digit suicide prevention lifeline phone number and enact legislation to raise awareness about this lifesaving resource. I have introduced the Barriers to Suicide Act to support nets and barriers on bridges to reduce suicide by jumping as well as the Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act, in which mental health professionals train students in middle schools and high schools to provide mental health education and peer support to their fellow students so they have strategies to be healthy as well as how to access resources and help in a time of crisis.

Housing affordability

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Now is the time to expand and improve our programs to tackle America’s affordable housing crisis in a meaningful way, and I will continue to work in Congress to better meet the needs of the American people.

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Now is the time to expand and improve our programs to tackle America’s affordable housing crisis in a meaningful way, and I will continue to work in Congress to better meet the needs of the American people.

Immigration and border policy

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That is why I support a humane approach to immigration that treats people with dignity while advancing our national interest, as opposed to the viciousness and hate we have seen over and over again from this president and his administration. I still believe that America can be a “shining city on a hill” and a beacon of hope to people around the world who will also have contributions to offer that will make our country stronger.

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That is why I support a humane approach to immigration that treats people with dignity while advancing our national interest, as opposed to the viciousness and hate we have seen over and over again from this president and his administration. I still believe that America can be a “shining city on a hill” and a beacon of hope to people around the world who will also have contributions to offer that will make our country stronger.

Energy & The Environment

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We must facilitate research and innovation to decarbonize sectors and build upon our current successes. My bipartisan SEA FUEL Act to help the military capture carbon and use it to create fuels was signed into law in the previous session of Congress. I am also a co-lead of the ARPA-E Reauthorization Act to develop truly transformational clean energy technologies. I founded the Congressional Fusion Caucus earlier to educate members about the science behind fusion energy, dispel any misconceptions, and advocate for increased funding through private-public partnerships.

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We must facilitate research and innovation to decarbonize sectors and build upon our current successes. My bipartisan SEA FUEL Act to help the military capture carbon and use it to create fuels was signed into law in the previous session of Congress. I am also a co-lead of the ARPA-E Reauthorization Act to develop truly transformational clean energy technologies. I founded the Congressional Fusion Caucus earlier to educate members about the science behind fusion energy, dispel any misconceptions, and advocate for increased funding through private-public partnerships.

Foreign Policy

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While I believe in maintaining a strong military, I will always see diplomatic engagement as the first, second, and third option, with force as a true last resort. We have been too quick to deploy US troops abroad, often on ill-conceived missions where a lack of strategic planning and clear goals limits their chance of success.

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While I believe in maintaining a strong military, I will always see diplomatic engagement as the first, second, and third option, with force as a true last resort. We have been too quick to deploy US troops abroad, often on ill-conceived missions where a lack of strategic planning and clear goals limits their chance of success.

Gun Violence Prevention

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I proudly voted for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, which would expand background checks to cover nearly every gun sale. I also voted for legislation to close the Charleston loophole, which allowed prohibited persons to acquire firearms if their background check is not completed within three days, and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, which closed the “boyfriend loophole” on gun sales to abusive partners or stalkers. Firm in my belief that weapons of war have no place in American communities, I am a long-time co-sponsor of the Assault Weapons Ban, and of measures to ban high capacity ammunition magazines and bump-stocks.

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I proudly voted for the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, which would expand background checks to cover nearly every gun sale. I also voted for legislation to close the Charleston loophole, which allowed prohibited persons to acquire firearms if their background check is not completed within three days, and the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, which closed the “boyfriend loophole” on gun sales to abusive partners or stalkers. Firm in my belief that weapons of war have no place in American communities, I am a long-time co-sponsor of the Assault Weapons Ban, and of measures to ban high capacity ammunition magazines and bump-stocks.

Oversight of the Administration

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I am doing all I can to oppose this would-be dictator and his lawless administration. I have joined legal efforts to fight Trump’s authoritarian takeover in court, many of which have been successful. I’ve fought his overreach via legislation to lower costs, protect Americans’ health care, and stop Trump’s draconian immigration enforcement. Because of my committee assignments and district, my legislative work has taken a particular focus on the federal workforce and on tariffs.

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I am doing all I can to oppose this would-be dictator and his lawless administration. I have joined legal efforts to fight Trump’s authoritarian takeover in court, many of which have been successful. I’ve fought his overreach via legislation to lower costs, protect Americans’ health care, and stop Trump’s draconian immigration enforcement. Because of my committee assignments and district, my legislative work has taken a particular focus on the federal workforce and on tariffs.

Health care

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Unfortunately, the return of Donald Trump to the White House has been a disaster for the U.S. health care system. Republicans passed legislation in the summer of 2025 that made the biggest health care cuts in American history, including nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. These cuts will be particularly devastating to rural communities, but people all over the country are already seeing skyrocketing health costs and, in many cases, finding that they simply cannot afford coverage at all. Additionally, Trump appointed vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. health system. Kennedy has surrounded himself with a team of quacks, kooks, and loons who are endangering the American public by gutting public health measures and weakening public guidance and support for vaccines, which have saved millions of lives. I have fought these steps with my vote and my voice and am focused on helping build support in Congress and across the country to fight back and undo these terrible actions that will make Americans less healthy.

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Unfortunately, the return of Donald Trump to the White House has been a disaster for the U.S. health care system. Republicans passed legislation in the summer of 2025 that made the biggest health care cuts in American history, including nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. These cuts will be particularly devastating to rural communities, but people all over the country are already seeing skyrocketing health costs and, in many cases, finding that they simply cannot afford coverage at all. Additionally, Trump appointed vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. health system. Kennedy has surrounded himself with a team of quacks, kooks, and loons who are endangering the American public by gutting public health measures and weakening public guidance and support for vaccines, which have saved millions of lives. I have fought these steps with my vote and my voice and am focused on helping build support in Congress and across the country to fight back and undo these terrible actions that will make Americans less healthy.

Energy & The Environment

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My legislation to use tax incentives to spur widespread adoption of mid-size electric vehicles is a key piece of the climate provisions of the Build Back Better Act, President Biden’s signature climate legislation. That bill also contains provisions I led, including the NET Zero Act to scale up the development of direct air capture legislation, which would remove carbon pollution directly from the air, as well as legislation to incentivize the reduction of emissions in commercial buildings, increased production of domestic solar, and green hydrogen.

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My legislation to use tax incentives to spur widespread adoption of mid-size electric vehicles is a key piece of the climate provisions of the Build Back Better Act, President Biden’s signature climate legislation. That bill also contains provisions I led, including the NET Zero Act to scale up the development of direct air capture legislation, which would remove carbon pollution directly from the air, as well as legislation to incentivize the reduction of emissions in commercial buildings, increased production of domestic solar, and green hydrogen.

Foreign Policy

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On human rights, we must not only exemplify the highest ideals but also maintain the US legacy of mercy and outreach to the world’s refugees and those who flee danger in their homeland. Foreign assistance should remain a central piece of our foreign policy toolkit, both for its strategic value and because we have a moral imperative to help the less fortunate.

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On human rights, we must not only exemplify the highest ideals but also maintain the US legacy of mercy and outreach to the world’s refugees and those who flee danger in their homeland. Foreign assistance should remain a central piece of our foreign policy toolkit, both for its strategic value and because we have a moral imperative to help the less fortunate.

Oversight of the Administration

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I organized the first of many congressional actions at federal agencies to stand up for federal workers and oppose the illegal attacks on our agencies at USAID on February 3, 2025. I have led or participated in many since and joined people across the country standing up for freedom and justice in rallies like the No Kings rallies. I fought to raise awareness about the case of Dr. Badar Khan Suri and other academics illegally detained without charges by the Trump Administration simply for engaging in protected speech, and I was proud to welcome Dr. Suri back to Northern Virginia after his court-ordered release. I’ve conducted oversight in person, including visits at ICE detention centers in Virginia, after which I continued to press for accountability, humane conditions, and adherence to basic medical and safety standards.

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I organized the first of many congressional actions at federal agencies to stand up for federal workers and oppose the illegal attacks on our agencies at USAID on February 3, 2025. I have led or participated in many since and joined people across the country standing up for freedom and justice in rallies like the No Kings rallies. I fought to raise awareness about the case of Dr. Badar Khan Suri and other academics illegally detained without charges by the Trump Administration simply for engaging in protected speech, and I was proud to welcome Dr. Suri back to Northern Virginia after his court-ordered release. I’ve conducted oversight in person, including visits at ICE detention centers in Virginia, after which I continued to press for accountability, humane conditions, and adherence to basic medical and safety standards.

Energy & The Environment

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From the launch of my first congressional campaign in 2014, I have been especially focused on the need to protect our environment and address climate change. Climate change is one of humanity’s most pressing challenges, with direct ties to the rising cost of living. We have the power to overcome it with comprehensive action that will also protect clean air and water while lowering Americans’ energy bills.

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From the launch of my first congressional campaign in 2014, I have been especially focused on the need to protect our environment and address climate change. Climate change is one of humanity’s most pressing challenges, with direct ties to the rising cost of living. We have the power to overcome it with comprehensive action that will also protect clean air and water while lowering Americans’ energy bills.

Foreign Policy

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Climate change is another key area of international cooperation, a global crisis, and requires global solutions that will not occur unless the world’s largest economy is fully committed to rising to the challenge. I was proud to represent the United States in 2021 at the United Nations COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.

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Climate change is another key area of international cooperation, a global crisis, and requires global solutions that will not occur unless the world’s largest economy is fully committed to rising to the challenge. I was proud to represent the United States in 2021 at the United Nations COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.

Oversight of the Administration

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I’ve also done my best to listen to my constituents and to help those hurt by Trump. I’ve held a job fair, financial resource and mental health resource fairs, a know your rights training for dealing with ICE, and other local events to help people fired or targeted by this administration. I’ve held town halls in person and by phone to hear from constituents on all of these topics, so that my actions can reflect your needs. Together with my Democratic colleagues in Congress and with all who value freedom, justice, and democracy, I am working every day to hold this administration accountable, protect the Constitution, and defend our most important values.

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I’ve also done my best to listen to my constituents and to help those hurt by Trump. I’ve held a job fair, financial resource and mental health resource fairs, a know your rights training for dealing with ICE, and other local events to help people fired or targeted by this administration. I’ve held town halls in person and by phone to hear from constituents on all of these topics, so that my actions can reflect your needs. Together with my Democratic colleagues in Congress and with all who value freedom, justice, and democracy, I am working every day to hold this administration accountable, protect the Constitution, and defend our most important values.

Foreign Policy

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One of the biggest challenges in my first term was helping secure President Obama’s Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran. I was a strong proponent of the Iran deal, working to build support for it in the House. Today, I continue to strongly support renewing the multilateral accord to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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One of the biggest challenges in my first term was helping secure President Obama’s Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran. I was a strong proponent of the Iran deal, working to build support for it in the House. Today, I continue to strongly support renewing the multilateral accord to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Foreign Policy

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I supported President Biden’s commitment to bring all troops home from Afghanistan, which finally ended our two-decade presence in that country, which cost thousands of American lives and trillions of dollars. I continue to support ending US involvement in the war in Yemen, which has seen horrific losses of civilian lives.

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I supported President Biden’s commitment to bring all troops home from Afghanistan, which finally ended our two-decade presence in that country, which cost thousands of American lives and trillions of dollars. I continue to support ending US involvement in the war in Yemen, which has seen horrific losses of civilian lives.

Tariffs and trade

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From these posts, I have led the fight against Donald Trump’s illegal and idiotic tariffs, which have drastically raised prices for American families while alienating our allies. Trump’s trade wars are clearly hurting the economy as a whole, slowing growth and killing jobs, especially in the manufacturing sector—the very area Trump claims these tariffs were supposed to help. While Trump claims these tariffs are paid by foreign countries and companies, the simple economic fact is that these costs are ultimately paid by American consumers. I have led the legislative fight against Trump’s tariffs in the House, offering bills to repeal the tariffs and signing onto amicus briefs to support the court battle against them.

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From these posts, I have led the fight against Donald Trump’s illegal and idiotic tariffs, which have drastically raised prices for American families while alienating our allies. Trump’s trade wars are clearly hurting the economy as a whole, slowing growth and killing jobs, especially in the manufacturing sector—the very area Trump claims these tariffs were supposed to help. While Trump claims these tariffs are paid by foreign countries and companies, the simple economic fact is that these costs are ultimately paid by American consumers. I have led the legislative fight against Trump’s tariffs in the House, offering bills to repeal the tariffs and signing onto amicus briefs to support the court battle against them.

Affordability, housing, health care, and energy

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Eliminating Trump’s tariffs is one of the most effective steps we can take to make life affordable for the American people, but it’s not the only one. In Congress, I have championed expansion of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit to spur the construction of new homes and bring down housing prices. I’ve helped pass legislation that would extend health care tax credits that make health coverage more affordable and fought legislation that will drive up electricity prices by killing investment in clean energy projects.

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Eliminating Trump’s tariffs is one of the most effective steps we can take to make life affordable for the American people, but it’s not the only one. In Congress, I have championed expansion of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit to spur the construction of new homes and bring down housing prices. I’ve helped pass legislation that would extend health care tax credits that make health coverage more affordable and fought legislation that will drive up electricity prices by killing investment in clean energy projects.

Paid leave, wage equity, the Child Tax Credit, and taxation

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I have focused on policy to ensure our economy works for all Americans. I have authored legislation and chaired hearings on expanding universal paid leave, shrinking the gender wage gap and the racial wage gap, expanding and extending the Child Tax Credit, and supporting older workers. And I have introduced broad legislation to make our tax code fairer by requiring wealthy individuals and large corporations to pay their fair share of the tax burden. This is a clear contrast with Republican policies that have continually showered tax breaks on the rich.

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I have focused on policy to ensure our economy works for all Americans. I have authored legislation and chaired hearings on expanding universal paid leave, shrinking the gender wage gap and the racial wage gap, expanding and extending the Child Tax Credit, and supporting older workers. And I have introduced broad legislation to make our tax code fairer by requiring wealthy individuals and large corporations to pay their fair share of the tax burden. This is a clear contrast with Republican policies that have continually showered tax breaks on the rich.

Data centers and electricity costs

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More recently, I have led Congressional conversations with our regional grid operator, PJM, as well as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, on solutions to prevent electricity price hikes from data centers and to ensure smarter, cleaner, more cost-effective long-range planning and more effective operations to bring down costs.

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More recently, I have led Congressional conversations with our regional grid operator, PJM, as well as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, on solutions to prevent electricity price hikes from data centers and to ensure smarter, cleaner, more cost-effective long-range planning and more effective operations to bring down costs.

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final passageVoted no

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

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Donald S. Beyer, Jr. is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.

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Issue: H R 8884

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Status: Passed

Beyer | D | VA | Nay

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted yes

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed

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Donald S. Beyer, Jr. is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 89

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Status: Passed

Beyer | D | VA | Yea

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted no

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed

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Donald S. Beyer, Jr. is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 113

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Status: Passed

Beyer | D | VA | Nay

July 22, 2026
final passageVoted no

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed

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Donald S. Beyer, Jr. is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.

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Issue: H R 7008

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act

Status: Passed

Beyer | D | VA | Nay

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

H R 8800

Failed

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Donald S. Beyer, Jr. is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Status: Failed

Beyer | D | VA | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

H R 8800

Agreed to

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Status: Agreed to

Beyer | D | VA | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted yes

H R 8800

Failed

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Amendment author: Issa of California Part A Amendment No. 30

Status: Failed

Beyer | D | VA | Aye

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted yes

H R 8800

Agreed to

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Amendment author: Boebert of Colorado Part A Amendment No. 4

Status: Agreed to

Beyer | D | VA | Aye

July 21, 2026

Every numbered U.S. House roll call published by the Clerk during the configured service window is reconciled through the member's exact Bioguide ID. Clerk XML through 2002 does not publish Bioguide IDs, so those rows require a candidate-specific official House identity and service bridge plus one unique exact published-name, party, and state tuple. A published roll without an identity-safe row is retained as an explicit source omission and is not labeled as a vote or absence. Voice votes and other actions without member-level roll calls are outside this archive.

Campaign finance

Official filings may be amended after publication.

FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through July 15, 2026.

Total receipts
$2,125,761.32
Total disbursements
$1,843,889.56
Cash on hand
$838,934.44
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: H4VA08224

Name: BEYER, DONALD STERNOFF JR.

Office: House

State: VA

District: 08

Party: DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-07-15

Total receipts: $2125761.32

Total disbursements: $1843889.56

Cash on hand: $838934.44

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Virginia election status — Donald S. Beyer, Jr.

    Virginia Department of Elections

    Open Virginia Department of Elections
  2. GOVERNMENT_CANDIDATE_FILING

    2026 Virginia primary qualified candidate row — Donald S. Beyer, Jr.

    Virginia Department of Elections

    Open Virginia Department of Elections
  3. Government website identity record

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — verified campaign website identity bridge

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  4. Candidate-owned primary source

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign

    Open Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign
  5. Candidate-owned primary source

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign

    Open Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign
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    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — candidate-owned primary source 3

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign

    Open Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign
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    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — candidate-owned primary source 4

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign

    Open Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign
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    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — candidate-owned primary source 5

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign

    Open Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign
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    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — candidate-owned primary source 6

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign

    Open Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign
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    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — candidate-owned primary source 7

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign

    Open Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign
  11. Candidate-owned primary source

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — candidate-owned primary source 8

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign

    Open Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign
  12. Candidate-owned primary source

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — candidate-owned primary source 9

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign

    Open Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign
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    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — candidate-owned primary source 10

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign

    Open Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign
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    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — candidate-owned primary source 11

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign

    Open Donald S. Beyer, Jr. campaign
  15. Public-record identity source

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — official congressional service identity

    U.S. House of Representatives

    Open U.S. House of Representatives
  16. Government public record

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — U.S. House roll call 2026-283

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  17. Government public record

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — U.S. House roll call 2026-282

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  18. Government public record

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — U.S. House roll call 2026-281

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  19. Government public record

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — U.S. House roll call 2026-280

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  20. Government public record

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — U.S. House roll call 2026-276

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  21. Government public record

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — U.S. House roll call 2026-275

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  22. Government public record

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — U.S. House roll call 2026-274

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  23. Government public record

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — U.S. House roll call 2026-258

    Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives

    Open Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
  24. Official campaign contact filing

    FRIENDS OF DON BEYER — current FEC Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
  25. Campaign-finance record

    Donald S. Beyer, Jr. — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

    Open Federal Election Commission
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