Donald S. Beyer, Jr.

Bipartisan Lawmakers Press House Leaders on AI Risks

Beyer led a bipartisan group urging House leaders to advance legislation addressing risks from advanced AI systems.

Technology/Privacy

Falls Church News-Press Online - Falls Church and Northern Virginia's Premier Weekly Newspaper

EconomyTechnology/Privacy

Beyer Sounds Alarm as VA Retreats From Surveillance - Falls Church News-Press Online

Beyer joined House colleagues urging Congress to strengthen oversight after reported AI system security failures.

ARLnow.com - Arlington, Va. Local News

Ethics/CorruptionInfrastructureEnvironment/Climate

Beyer warns Congress 'may not receive another warning shot' on AI

Beyer led a bipartisan appeal for Congress to act on AI risks before, he warned, it loses another opportunity.

Beyer says Trump is prepping construction of his arch

Beyer says activity at the site suggests the administration may be preparing to build before fully assessing the project’s effects.

83%·17%

Blue Virginia

Apr 22

Statements by Rep. Eugene Vindman, Rep. Don Beyer, Elaine Luria, Tom Perriello, Shannon Taylor, etc. After Virginia Approves New US House Districts

Representative Don Beyer celebrated the passage of the redistricting amendment and confirmed his re-election bid for the new 8th District.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

88%·12%

Falls Church News-Press Online - Falls Church and Northern Virginia's Premier Weekly Newspaper

Apr 14

Beyer Delivers Floor Remarks on ALERT Act

Representative Don Beyer delivered floor remarks supporting the ALERT Act to implement NTSB recommendations following a fatal midair collision.

InfrastructureBudget/SpendingDefense/Military

89%·11%

Daily Kos

Feb 20

Democrats don’t want you to forget the cost of Trump’s dumb tariffs

Representative Don Beyer highlighted the damage to manufacturers and small businesses caused by the emergency tariff policy.

Foreign PolicyTaxesEconomy

83%·17%

Associated Press

Apr 11

A congressman wanted to understand AI. So he went back to a college classroom to learn - AP News

Representative Don Beyer is pursuing a master's degree in machine learning to better understand the technology he is tasked with regulating.

Ethics/CorruptionEducationTechnology/Privacy

90%·10%

Mashable+1

Ethics/CorruptionEconomyTechnology/Privacy

New Congressional scam alert issued for IRS fraud ahead of Tax Day

Representative Don Beyer co-signed the bipartisan alert warning the public about fraudulent calls and fake tax websites.

100%·0%

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◆Mixed & Info

Common Dreams

Foreign PolicyDefense/MilitaryEconomy

Gas Prices in US Already Up 35% as Iranians Threaten to Close Another Strait Over Trump War

Representative Don Beyer attributed the surge in energy costs to what he called an 'illegal war' against Iran led by President Trump.

67%·33%

Roll Call

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionDefense/Military

Democrats kick off response to Trump’s annihilation threats

Representative Donald Beyer argued that the power to declare war rests solely with Congress following the House pro forma session.

60%·40%

Covington Blogs

HealthcareCriminal JusticeTechnology/Privacy

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026

Representative Beyer introduced the GUARDRAILS Act to nullify the White House's executive order on AI preemption.

50%·50%

Cardinal News

Ethics/CorruptionVoting Rights

Beyer: Donald Trump is attempting to rig the 2026 midterm. Virginia has a historic opportunity to push back.

Representative Don Beyer is urging Virginians to vote for a redistricting amendment he claims will counter Republican map manipulation.

57%·43%

vanhollen.senate.gov

Apr 16

Van Hollen, Beyer Renew Push for Millionaires Surtax to Invest in Working Families

Representative Beyer argued the Millionaires Surtax is necessary to fight inequality and fund healthcare and infrastructure.

Budget/SpendingTaxesEconomy

60%·40%

Associated Press

Apr 5

In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grows over Democrats' redistricting referendum

Representative Don Beyer expressed optimism about the redistricting referendum, framing it as a necessary counter to Republican-led efforts in other states.

Ethics/CorruptionInfrastructureVoting Rights

56%·44%

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▼Bad Look

Dr. Rich Swier

Apr 21

Democrats’ Virginia Gerrymander: Deception, Disenfranchisement!

Representative Don Beyer is quoted defending the redistricting plan as a means to stop Donald Trump despite its perceived unfairness.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingVoting Rights

17%·83%

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Executive Gov

Bipartisan Lawmakers Press House Leaders on AI Risks

Beyer led a bipartisan group urging House leaders to advance legislation addressing risks from advanced AI systems.

Technology/Privacy

Falls Church News-Press Online - Falls Church and Northern Virginia's Premier Weekly Newspaper

EconomyTechnology/Privacy

Beyer Sounds Alarm as VA Retreats From Surveillance - Falls Church News-Press Online

Beyer joined House colleagues urging Congress to strengthen oversight after reported AI system security failures.

ARLnow.com - Arlington, Va. Local News

Ethics/CorruptionInfrastructure

Beyer warns Congress 'may not receive another warning shot' on AI

Beyer led a bipartisan appeal for Congress to act on AI risks before, he warned, it loses another opportunity.

Beyer says Trump is prepping construction of his arch

Beyer says activity at the site suggests the administration may be preparing to build before fully assessing the project’s effects.

83%·17%

Blue Virginia

Apr 22

Statements by Rep. Eugene Vindman, Rep. Don Beyer, Elaine Luria, Tom Perriello, Shannon Taylor, etc. After Virginia Approves New US House Districts

Representative Don Beyer celebrated the passage of the redistricting amendment and confirmed his re-election bid for the new 8th District.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

88%·12%

Dr. Rich Swier

Apr 21

Democrats’ Virginia Gerrymander: Deception, Disenfranchisement!

Representative Don Beyer is quoted defending the redistricting plan as a means to stop Donald Trump despite its perceived unfairness.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

17%·83%

Common Dreams

Foreign PolicyDefense/Military

Gas Prices in US Already Up 35% as Iranians Threaten to Close Another Strait Over Trump War

Representative Don Beyer attributed the surge in energy costs to what he called an 'illegal war' against Iran led by President Trump.

67%·33%

Roll Call

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

Democrats kick off response to Trump’s annihilation threats

Representative Donald Beyer argued that the power to declare war rests solely with Congress following the House pro forma session.

60%·40%

Covington Blogs

HealthcareCriminal Justice

U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – First Quarter 2026

Representative Beyer introduced the GUARDRAILS Act to nullify the White House's executive order on AI preemption.

50%·50%

Falls Church News-Press Online - Falls Church and Northern Virginia's Premier Weekly Newspaper

Apr 14

Beyer Delivers Floor Remarks on ALERT Act

Representative Don Beyer delivered floor remarks supporting the ALERT Act to implement NTSB recommendations following a fatal midair collision.

InfrastructureBudget/Spending

89%·11%

Cardinal News

Ethics/CorruptionVoting Rights

Beyer: Donald Trump is attempting to rig the 2026 midterm. Virginia has a historic opportunity to push back.

Representative Don Beyer is urging Virginians to vote for a redistricting amendment he claims will counter Republican map manipulation.

57%·43%

Daily Kos

Feb 20

Democrats don’t want you to forget the cost of Trump’s dumb tariffs

Representative Don Beyer highlighted the damage to manufacturers and small businesses caused by the emergency tariff policy.

Van Hollen, Beyer Renew Push for Millionaires Surtax to Invest in Working Families

Representative Beyer argued the Millionaires Surtax is necessary to fight inequality and fund healthcare and infrastructure.

In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grows over Democrats' redistricting referendum

Representative Don Beyer expressed optimism about the redistricting referendum, framing it as a necessary counter to Republican-led efforts in other states.

Ethics/CorruptionInfrastructure

56%·44%

Associated Press

Apr 11

A congressman wanted to understand AI. So he went back to a college classroom to learn - AP News

Representative Don Beyer is pursuing a master's degree in machine learning to better understand the technology he is tasked with regulating.

Ethics/CorruptionEducation

90%·10%

Mashable+1