Representative Donald Beyer, Democratic from Virginia

Donald Beyer

Representative · Virginia · Democrat

Donald Beyer

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 6332. As Mr. Walkinshaw has said, this legislation would name the post office at 10660 Page Avenue in Fairfax as the Gerald E. Connolly Post Office in honor of my dear friend and former colleague, the late Congressman Gerry Connolly. Mr. Speaker, I used to tease Gerry all the time about the 41-mile Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail in Fairfax County that was a hiking, biking, and bridle trail.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize my friend and the current CEO of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Mr. Robert Gebbia, for his extraordinary leadership in suicide prevention and in recognition of his planned retirement at the end of the year. There is no better time to recognize Robert than in this season where we devote great attention to mental health awareness. For nearly three decades he has guided the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to national prominence.
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Biography
Donald Beyer, a former small business owner and diplomat, has represented Virginia’s 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2015. He focuses on climate action, economic innovation, and expanding access to health care. Beyer authored the Clean Energy Standard Act and serves as Vice Chair of the Joint Economic Committee, shaping national policy on sustainable growth. Known for pragmatic leadership and attentive constituent service, he works to advance practical solutions that reflect the priorities of Northern Virginians.
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2015–Present

    Represented Virginia's 8th congressional district for 6 terms.

  • United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein

    2009–2013

    Served as U.S. ambassador under President Barack Obama from September 8, 2009, to May 29, 2013.

  • Chair, American International Automobile Dealers Association

    2006

    Led the national trade association representing international nameplate automobile dealers in the United States.

  • Lieutenant Governor of Virginia

    1990–1998

    Served two terms as the 36th lieutenant governor of Virginia under Governors Doug Wilder and George Allen.

  • Co-owner, Beyer Automotive Group

    1986–2019

    Co-owned and expanded a family automobile dealership business in Virginia to nine dealerships representing multiple brands.

  • Member, Commonwealth Transportation Board of Virginia

    1986–

    Appointed by Governor Gerald Baliles to the state board overseeing the Virginia Department of Transportation and highway funding allocations.

Policy Focus
Taxation14%
Health12%
Government Operations and Politics12%
Crime and Law Enforcement8%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Donald Beyer's record in Congress.

  • Climate Action

    Introduced the Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act to accelerate clean energy adoption and reduce carbon emissions.

  • Suicide Prevention

    Sponsored the Barriers to Suicide Act to fund suicide prevention barriers on bridges and public structures.

  • COVID-19 Relief

    Helped secure federal funding for Northern Virginia hospitals and small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Space Science Funding

    Advocated for increased NASA and National Science Foundation funding benefiting Virginia's science and technology sectors.

Committee Assignments
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  • Joint Economic Committee
  • House Committee on Ways and Means

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