Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Democrat · VA-8 · U.S. House
Bio
Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. is an American politician, businessman, and diplomat serving as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 8th congressional district since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, his district is located in Northern Virginia and includes Alexandria, Falls Church, Arlington, and parts of eastern Fairfax County.
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Issue profile
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The Coming Census Time BombIn late April, Virginia voters narrowly approved an aggressive gerrymander that would have given Democrats a largely unbeatable advantage in 10 of the commonwealth’s 11 U.S. House seats, counteracting GOP power plays in Ohio, Missouri, and North Carolina. Dem…
The New Republic · June 30, 2026
'Trillion-Dollar Scam': Lawmakers Demand Halt to Trump's Golden Dome BoondoggleDemocratic lawmakers are taking aim at President Donald Trump's proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system, which the Congressional Budget Office projected last month would cost $1.2 trillion to create, deploy, and operate over the first 20 years of its ex…
Common Dreams · June 18, 2026
'Huge Win for the Constitution' as House Finally Passes Iran War Powers ResolutionRaucous applause erupted in the House of Representatives on Wednesday after US lawmakers passed a war powers resolution aimed at ending Donald Trump's illegal war of choice against Iran—although skeptics cautioned that the measure will likely have little impa…
Common Dreams · June 4, 2026
Missing Republican Rep. Sending Out “Creepy and Weird” NewslettersNew Jersey Republican Representative Thomas Kean Jr. hasn’t voted on a single bill since March 5, but his constituents might be none the wiser.Kean’s office has been blasting out cheery newsletters, written in the congressman’s voice, despite his longstanding…
The New Republic · May 19, 2026
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