BSDonald S. Beyer
U.S. Representative, Virginia District 8
- Party
- D
- State
- Virginia
- Age
- —
- Serving since
- 2015
Rhetoric
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Toward Republicans
4.5n=92026-08-10 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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…th our local immigration defense organizations to help secure the funds they're owed, and I’m relieved the court ordered the administration to pay these organizations the money it illegally withheld. No child should have to face a judge alone.
The statement criticizes the administration (opposing party's executive branch) for illegally withholding funds owed to immigration defense organizations.
Link to source ↗2026-08-10 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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…wyers who typically represent children like Moises in court are no longer present because the Trump administration cut off Congressionally appropriated funding for their legal services. It's unacceptable – and completely illegal.
The statement targets the Trump administration (opposition) for a specific, named policy action: cutting off Congressionally appropriated…
Link to source ↗2026-08-10 · Social post · X (Twitter)
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…t isn't clear where the money originated. A Congress with a spine would investigate, but the Republican rubber stamp Congress will once again try to sweep this crypto corruption under the rug. https://t.co/pSfTTdM4i7
The speaker (Rep. Beyer, D) targets the opposing party, framing the entire Republican-controlled Congress as a monolithic 'rubber stamp'…
Link to source ↗Toward Democrats
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Where they sit
Coalition
Progressive
Confirmed current member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
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Legislative activity
Sponsored
275
Cosponsored
2,549
Career totals · Source: Congress.gov · Last pulled 9/7/2026