Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Democrat Representative, District 8, Virginia
41 bills247 cosponsored$2.1M raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “He is a graduate of Williams College and Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC” source
Career
- “Rep. Beyer spent fourteen years as Chair of Jobs for Virginia Graduates” source
Public service
- “As Chair of the Virginia Economic Recovery Commission” source
- “Congressman Don Beyer is serving his sixth term as the U.S. Representative from Virginia’s 8th District” source
- “He serves on Congress' Joint Economic Committee, and also serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means.” source
- “He was the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from 1990 to 1998” source
- “Rep. Beyer was Virginia’s Democratic nominee for governor in 1997.” source
Family
Also stated
- “Rep. Beyer has spent four decades building his family business in Northern Virginia” source
- “was active for a decade on the board of the D.C. Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy” source
- “was Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein under President Obama” source
- “was co-founder of the Northern Virginia Technology Council” source
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Legislation
HR 10280cosponsor
9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10249sponsor
Kids Safety on Set Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10297cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate El Salvador for temporary protected status.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10239cosponsor
Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10218cosponsor
Advancing American Innovation Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10175cosponsor
To repeal section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and nullify certain Presidential proclamations imposing a tariff or other duty pursuant to such section, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10120sponsor
National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10060cosponsor
Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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HR 10014sponsor
Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10034cosponsor
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 to extend the availability of identity protection coverage to individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9977sponsor
To exempt certain home building products from certain tariffs imposed on or after January 20, 2025, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9983cosponsor
Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9944cosponsor
To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9835sponsor
To allow members of Congress access to certain Federal buildings, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9886cosponsor
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive review of indoor air quality conditions across all Federal buildings, facilities, and real property, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9808cosponsor
No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9730sponsor
To expedite the rehiring of certain former career members of the Foreign Service, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9729sponsor
To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the use of autonomous weapons systems and artificial intelligence-enabled systems by the Armed Forces is subject to appropriate levels of human command responsibility, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 9736cosponsor
To provide appropriations for the Internal Revenue Service to overhaul technology and strengthen enforcement, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
HR 9696sponsor
To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Voting Record
269 yea367 nay16 missed3 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr.Democratic· this member$2.1M raised
- Michael Christian DuffinDemocratic$36K raised
- Tim SharmanIndependent$25K raised
- Tony SabioRepublican$22K raised
- Daniel GrayDemocratic$14K raised
- Adam Michael DuniganDemocratic—
- Mo SeifeldeinDemocratic—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $100KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $573K
Spent $1.8MCash $839K
2024 cycle$1.9M
Small donors $124KLarge individual $1.0MPACs $798K
Spent $2.0MCash $557K
2022 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $147KLarge individual $1.3MPACs $673K
Spent $2.2MCash $597K
2020 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $117KLarge individual $952KPACs $665K
Spent $2.1MCash $640K
2018 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $125KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $757K
Spent $1.8MCash $982K
2016 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $65KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $880K
Spent $1.5MCash $728K
2014 cycle$2.9M
Small donors $80KLarge individual $1.7MPACs $613K
Spent $2.8MCash $86K
Top Contributors
ANTHROPIC$35K
SHEEHY AUTO STORES$11K
WEINSTEIN PROPERTIES$10K
MACHINE INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH INSTITUT$9K
AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP$9K
HUESTON HENNIGAN LLP$7K
CAPITAL$7K
ZETTA VENTURE PARTNERS$7K
WHITE & CASE LLP$7K
MIT$7K
Committees
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Tax
- Trade
Joint Economic Committee
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10297: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate El Salvador for temporary protected status.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HR 10249: Kids Safety on Set Act of 2026
sponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HR 10280: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
HR 10239: Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
not_voting2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
HR 10218: Advancing American Innovation Act
cosponsor2026-09-01
legislation
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AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10175: To repeal section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and nullify certain Presidential proclamations imposing a tariff or other duty pursuant to such section, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HR 10120: National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act of 2026
sponsor2026-08-20
legislation
HR 10060: Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act
cosponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HR 10034: To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 to extend the availability of identity protection coverage to individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-03
legislation
HR 10014: Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act
sponsor2026-08-03
legislation
HR 9983: Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
cosponsor2026-07-30
legislation
HR 9977: To exempt certain home building products from certain tariffs imposed on or after January 20, 2025, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-07-30
legislation
HR 9944: To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
HR 9886: To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive review of indoor air quality conditions across all Federal buildings, facilities, and real property, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
HR 9835: To allow members of Congress access to certain Federal buildings, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 82025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
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