Beyer, Donald S.
In office since
2015 · 11 yrs
Chambers served
House
Born
1950, Trieste
Occupation
Politician, Diplomat, Car Dealer
Education
Williams College · Gonzaga College High School
Office history
- Lieutenant Governor of Virginia 1990–1998
- United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein 2009–2013
- United States representative 2015–2017
- United States representative 2017–2019
- United States representative 2019–2021
- United States representative 2021–present
- Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia
Contact
Capitol office
1226 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4608
202-225-4376
District office · Alexandria
700 N Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA, 22314
703-658-5403
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58
Bills sponsored
this session · 177 all-time
340
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 425 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
383
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 383 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.9%
based on 366 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.1%
based on 366 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.6%
based on 366 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
177 billsCurrent session 58 bills
- HR 2033 Military Spouse Hiring Act In Committee
- HR 1903 Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 1657 Humane Cosmetics Act of 2025 In Committee
- HJRES 63 Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the "Arlington House National Historic Site". In Committee
- HR 1591 Security Clearance Review Act In Committee
- HR 6709 Office of Fusion Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 6617 Keeping All Students Safe Act In Committee
- HR 6294 Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2025 In Committee
- HRES 906 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a supermajority vote of Members present and voting to subject a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner to the censure or disapproval of the House, or removal from committee membership. In Committee
- HR 6127 AIM Act In Committee
- HR 6078 Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5902 Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5930 Veterans Transition Support Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5903 PROVE Act In Committee
- HR 5674 Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5544 Ejiao Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5353 Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act In Committee
- HR 5134 Appalachian Trail Centennial Act In Committee
- HR 4973 Fulbright Teacher’s Loan Forgiveness Act In Committee
- HR 4632 Fair Representation Act In Committee
- HR 4439 Unemployment Insurance Modernization and Recession Readiness Act In Committee
- HR 3622 Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
- HR 3505 Barriers to Suicide Act of 2025 In Committee
- HRES 417 Commemorating the National Science Foundation's 75th anniversary. In Committee
- HR 3329 Wildlife Corridors and USDA Conservation Programs Act of 2025 In Committee
Historical 119 bills
- HR 9000 Airborne Act of 2024 Died
- HR 8960 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow participation in certain Fulbright programs to qualify for the repayment plan for public service employees, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 8623 PROVE Act Pre-Registration Of Voters Everywhere Act Died
- HR 8521 Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Congressional Gold Medal Act Died
- HR 8062 Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act Died
- HR 4585 Campaign to Prevent Suicide Act Died
- HR 2158 Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act Died
- HR 4309 Barriers to Suicide Act of 2019 Died
- HR 4093 National Oceans and Coastal Security Improvements Act of 2019 Died
- HR 4000 Fair Representation Act Died
- HR 3832 Legacy IRA Act Died
- HR 1566 NO HATE Act Died
- HR 3756 Pre-apprenticeship Promotion Act Died
- HR 3545 NO HATE Act Died
- HR 3439 PATIENTS Act Died
- HR 1073 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a structure for visitor services on the Arlington Ridge tract, in the area of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 3227 SEA FUEL Act of 2019 Died
- HR 852 Freedom of Religion Act of 2017 Died
- HR 2795 Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 Died
- HR 2840 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain first responder survivors benefits as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax. Died
- HR 974 AIM Act of 2023 Died
- HR 856 Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act Died
- HR 1960 Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2019 Died
- HR 1606 Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act Died
- HR 1442 PROVE Act Died
Co-sponsored
425 billsCurrent session 340 bills
- HR 8098 To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol. In Committee
- HRES 1366 Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions. In Committee
- HR 9286 Broadband Deployment and Economic Impact Study Act of 2026 In Committee
- HCONRES 110 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. In Committee
- HR 9383 Small Business and Consumer Credit Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 9205 Protect Every Preschooler Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 9432 LIFT the BAR Act In Committee
- HR 9333 AI Flaw Reporting and Security Enhancement Act In Committee
- HR 9496 End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act In Committee
- HR 9634 Voter Choice Act In Committee
- HR 9699 Drug Deal Disclosure Act In Committee
- HR 9736 Stop CHEATERS Act In Committee
- HR 8561 Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 8582 Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act In Committee
- HRES 1241 Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to access to and usage of NUMIDENT, death information, and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration by an individual acting for or on behalf of the Department of Government Efficiency. In Committee
- HRES 1253 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year. In Committee
- HR 8831 Protecting Our Democracy Act In Committee
- HR 8819 Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2026 In Committee
- HRES 1294 Supporting the designation of May 15, 2026, as "Endangered Species Day". In Committee
- HR 8914 No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 8910 SLUSH FUND Act of 2026 In Committee
- HRES 1318 Expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2026 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration Awareness Month". In Committee
- HR 9029 Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 9036 American High-Speed Rail Act In Committee
- HRES 1329 Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month". In Committee
Historical 85 bills
- HR 1503 SOLVE Act 2.0 of 2017 Died
- HR 650 America Votes Act of 2019 Died
- HR 8836 Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act Died
- HR 1423 FAIR Act Died
- HR 2491 Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2019 Died
- HR 754 Anwar Sadat Centennial Celebration Act Signed
- HRES 319 Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month". Died
- HRES 31 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012. Died
- HR 8796 Stop Comstock Act. Died
- HR 2272 COAST Anti-Drilling Act Died
- HR 1149 Atlantic Coastal Economies Protection Act Died
- HRES 192 Expressing the deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Srinivas Kuchibhotla, as well as to Alok Madasani, Ian Grillot, and all victims of hate crime throughout the United States, and calling on the Department of Justice and the President to take appropriate actions. Died
- HR 582 Raise the Wage Act Died
- HR 2229 First Responders Passport Act of 2019 Died
- HR 871 Bears Ears Expansion And Respect for Sovereignty Act Died
- HR 3851 Brand USA Extension Act Died
- HR 1247 To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. Died
- HR 1243 BEST Practices Act Died
- HR 598 AIM Act of 2017 Died
- HRES 111 Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the financial practices of the President. Died
- HR 3884 MORE Act of 2020 Died
- HR 2219 Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act Died
- HR 7075 Ukrainian Independence Park Act of 2022 Died
- HR 5377 Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act Died
- HR 811 No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 498
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 498
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 845
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 845
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 1366
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 1366
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 4776
SPEED Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 4776
SPEED Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 4776
SPEED Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Nay | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 3492
Protect Children’s Innocence Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 3492
Protect Children’s Innocence Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 6703
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 6703
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 3616
Reliable Power Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HCONRES 64
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HCONRES 61
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HRES 953
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HRES 953
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Not Voting | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 3632
Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 3632
Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 4371
Kayla Hamilton Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 4371
Kayla Hamilton Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 16, 2025 |
|
HRES 951
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HRES 951
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 3187
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | December 15, 2025 |
|
S 284
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | December 15, 2025 |
|
HR 3668
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 12, 2025 |
|
HR 3668
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 12, 2025 |
|
HR 2550
Protect America's Workforce Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 432
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3898
PERMIT Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3898
PERMIT Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3383
Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3383
Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | fail | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3638
Electric Supply Chain Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3628
State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 939
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Motion to Table |
Not Voting | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 432
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Discharge |
Yea | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
S 1071
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
S 1071
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Motion to Commit |
Yea | fail | December 10, 2025 |
|
HRES 936
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
HRES 936
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
HR 1676
Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | December 09, 2025 |
|
S 356
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | December 09, 2025 |
|
HR 1049
Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 04, 2025 |
|
HR 1069
PROTECT Our Kids Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 04, 2025 |
|
HR 1005
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 03, 2025 |
|
HR 4305
DUMP Red Tape Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 03, 2025 |
|
HR 2965
Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 03, 2025 |
|
HRES 916
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4312) to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1005) to prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1049) to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child’s public school, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1069) to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to ensure that the small business regulatory budget for a small business concern in a fiscal year is not greater than zero, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4305) to direct the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to establish a Red Tape Hotline to receive notifications of burdensome agency rules, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | December 02, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Lower chamber District 8 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 8 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 8 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 8 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 8 Democratic