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United States parliament
Donald Beyer
Representative · Democratic
Spoke in: House Ways and Means, Floor, House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency
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Legislative Hearing on 9 bills: H.R. 1031 (Rep.Tenney), “Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act”; H.R. 2323 (Rep. Pfluger), “Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act”; H.R. 7495 (Rep. Fitzgerald), To authorize the establishment of memorials to the Wisconsin infantry officers and enlisted men who fought in the Battle of Antietam and the Second Battle of Bull Run, and for other purposes.; H.R. 8276 (Rep. Schmidt), “Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act”; H.R. 9104 (Rep. Norton), “Rock Creek National Park Act of 2026”; H.R. 9148 (Rep. Hill), “Scipio Jones House Assessment Act”; H.R. 9999 (Rep. Pettersen), “Mountain Pine Beetle Coordination Act”; S. 1051 (Sen. Lankford), “Historic Greenwood District · Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act”; S. 1377 (Sen. Hoeven), “Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act” · U.S. House of Representatives · 16 September 2026
Mixed Q&A: Greenwood process, wild horse minimums, and Arlington arch impacts
“Madam Chair, thank you very much, and thanks for allowing me to wave on. I understand this committee has considered a number of additions to our nation's protected resources and national monuments. I have the incredible good luck to represent…”
Watch from 1:42:34Mixed Q&A: Greenwood process, wild horse minimums, and Arlington arch impacts
“Yeah, thank you very much. Just to add to, I spent last Thursday morning in the air traffic control tower at DCA, our national airport. And most of the air traffic controllers there took the time to tell me they're…”
Watch from 1:47:00
H.R. 10357, H.R. 10334, H.R. 6130, H.R. 5439, H.R. 4093, H.R. 10346, and H.R. 10356 · U.S. House of Representatives · 16 September 2026
Democratic criticism: crypto tax breaks vs. real needs
“Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. Mr. Chairman, I truly appreciate you and your staff for working across the aisle on the bill before us today, and I'm really thankful for Mr. Horsford's hard work and leadership through this process.…”
Watch from 1:20:04Alzheimer’s screening bill: scope, access, and privacy concerns
“In many cases, diagnostic delays or errors cause serious and preventable health issues. Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. I share my colleagues' enthusiasm for expanding access to reliable, effective diagnostic tests. They drive up health costs and contribute to…”
Watch from 2:48:43Alzheimer’s screening bill: scope, access, and privacy concerns
“And we will love to work with you to make sure that if there is an issue, we address it.”
Watch from 2:52:35
H.R. 9772, H.R. 9771, H.R. 9721, and H.R. 9722 · U.S. House of Representatives · 22 July 2026
H.R. 9772: Moore, Doggett, Beyer on NGOs and Trump
“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I too am deeply concerned about the current state of foreign interference in US domestic policies. The Trumps have made it clear that his administration is pay-for-play. Every day is a new news article…”
Watch from 51:56H.R. 9721: Doggett and Beyer: intimidation concerns and definitional vagueness
“I'm deeply concerned that this bill is not ready for prime time and desperately needs stakeholder input. I want to thank Congressman Doggett for explaining how the fiscal sponsorships really work. Nonprofits and foundations support a number of critical roles…”
Watch from 3:03:20
“Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian’s Efforts to Reshape the Past” · U.S. House of Representatives · 21 July 2026
Rep. Beyer and Stansbury: land acknowledgments, exhibit tour, and pluralistic patriotism
“Mr. Beyer, Mr. Beyer, you're recognized. Thank you, Ms. Crockett. Mr. Chairman, thank you for letting me waive onto the committee. And Mr. Chairman, thank you for that, oh, sort of exaggerated opening video of Dr. Hartig, which I thought…”
Watch from 2:00:03Rep. Beyer and Stansbury: land acknowledgments, exhibit tour, and pluralistic patriotism
“Thank you very much. Dr. Hartig, you've taken a lot of heat today for saying that your love for America is complicated. I'd argue that all love is complicated, because we're not perfect and the people we love aren't perfect.…”
Watch from 2:03:02
H.R. 9641, H.R. 3108, H.R. 9642, H.R. 9468, H.R. 3514, H.R. 9644, and H.R. 9645 · U.S. House of Representatives · 15 July 2026
H.R. 9496 Hostages Act: chairman, Tenney and Beyer
“Thank you Mr. Neal very much. And thank you Mr. Chairman. I also want to thank Representative Tenney for her leadership on this long overdue legislation, the End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. After enduring captivity overseas, Americans who…”
Watch from 26:24Hospital Transparency: Democratic amendments, Trump and private equity, final vote
“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have an amendment at the desk. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, this amendment is simple. It would exempt from these new administrative burdens any hospital that's facing funding or revenue cuts from the OBBBA.…”
Watch from 2:36:08Hospital Transparency: Democratic amendments, Trump and private equity, final vote
“Thank you, Congresswoman Moore. The only thing I'd say is this bill already exempts rural hospitals. What this amendment is trying to do is to get at the urban hospitals and the suburban hospitals hard hit by the OBBA that…”
Watch from 2:40:41
Joint Social Security and Work & Welfare Subcommittee Hearing with the Commissioner of Social Security, Frank J. Bisignano · U.S. House of Representatives · 10 June 2026
Rep. Beyer : training for phone staff, suicide scripts, and login barriers
“Mr. Bisignano, thank you for coming back again. I had a chance to recently visit my Social Security office for a morning. Mr. Chairman, thank you, and Mr. Ranking Member. I was impressed, great people, they love their work, they…”
Watch from 2:15:48Rep. Beyer : training for phone staff, suicide scripts, and login barriers
“Well, we very much appreciate reducing backlogs. And before I yield, I'd like to submit the Government Executive article for the record, please.”
Watch from 2:20:36
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