U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 8th District
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Position · −0.39
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13%
- Finance and Financial Sector 8%
- Committees
- Ways and Means
- Joint Economic Committee
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics
- Environmental Protection
- Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 76
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DAdam Michael Dunigan$267K
- DMo Seifeldein$160K
- DMichael Christian Duffin$36K
- ITim Sharman$25K
- RTony Sabio$22K
Bottom line
Sponsored 58 bills this Congress; none has passed the House yet.
Where Beyer has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Ways and Means · 12th in seniority on the minority side
- Joint Economic Committee · 7th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Beyer’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Beyer’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Beyer breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Beyer voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
- Armed Forces & National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Beyer broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 22, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Beyer is saying
All 33 statements and posts-
Egypt Human Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Urge Immediate Release of Detained Egyptian Journalists
Urged Egyptian government to release six detained journalists immediately.
“We have tried to engage constructively with the Egyptian government on our concerns about the country’s human rights situation, including its arbitrary detention of journalists and targeting of media outlets. These arrests demonstrate why Congress must strengthen its resolve, demand better from its partner, and…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Led letter pressing Trump administration to withdraw rule gutting federal employee civil rights protections.
“We strongly oppose the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) proposed rule, which would revise the federal-sector equal employment opportunity complaint process. As Members representing hundreds of thousands of federal employees who serve our country every day, we are deeply concerned that this proposal…”
EEOC Civil Rights Protections Rule ProposalCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesAI-read
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Bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act Heads to President’s Desk
Announced bipartisan Social Security clarity bill passed Senate and heads to president.
“Passage of this bill is a victory for seniors and older workers, who will now be able to make more informed decisions about their retirement benefits.”
Social Security BenefitsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 5284
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Introduced bill to impose sanctions on Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank and Gaza.
“The continued expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories illustrates the contempt Israel’s government has for international law and longstanding U.S. policy.”
Israeli Settler Violence in West BankAI-read
Mentions H.R. 953
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DHS Silence On ICE Agents Threatening Law-Abiding Citizen With Gun Speaks Volumes
Criticized DHS for refusing to answer questions about ICE agents threatening citizen.
“ICE agents pointed a gun at Carolina Molina for no good reason, they were caught on video lying about it, and now DHS is refusing to answer any questions about what happened. Their silence speaks volumes. Northern Virginians will see this as yet another instance of masked thugs with guns making their community less…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Beyer Joins Introduction of American Leadership in Fusion Act
Joined bipartisan bill to provide $10 billion for fusion energy commercialization.
“Fusion energy can help deliver abundant, reliable, clean energy for decades to come, but if we want to realize its promise, we need to make greater investments in its commercialization.”
EnergyAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Beyer voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 224 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Beyer’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 58
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
58 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 57 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 63 sponsored billsSponsored 63 (House median 25) · cosponsored 367 (median 289), 213 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Environmental Protection, Transportation and Public Works.
- H.R. 8438 Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10249 Kids Safety on Set Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2588 Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act of 2025Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6617 Keeping All Students Safe ActEducation · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10120 National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act of 2026Water Resources Development · Introduced Aug 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10014 Restoring Accountability in Appropriations ActEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7937 Working Americans’ Tax Cut ActTaxation · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9977 Homebuilding Materials Tariff Relief ActForeign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 149 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 25% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 38% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 34% |
| Commerce | 27 | 74% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 52% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 56% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 64% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 91% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 6 | 50% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Beyer voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DMaxine DexterOR-398%agreement
- DJoaquin CastroTX-2098%agreement
- DLloyd DoggettTX-3798%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Beyer most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Beyer’s campaign raised $2.1M: $1.5M (73%) from individuals and $573K (27%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $839K.
Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Beyer
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 191.
- Deloitte Political Action Committee Independent PAC
See how much each organization gave Beyer this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inBeyer’s own leadership PAC: Backpac. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Beyer’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, VA-8Democrat2015–present
Seat
- State
- Virginia
- District
- 8
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 76
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4376
1226 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Alexandria
- Website
- beyer.house.gov
- RepDonBeyer
- repdonbeyer
- Mastodon
- @RepDonBeyer@mas.to
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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