Protecting the Potomac River is essential to safeguard public health and the long-term well-being of everyone in our region who depends on it.
I will continue to advocate for accountability and transparency as we address both the immediate and long-term impacts of this spill.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Virginia District 8
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
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Voting Record — 519
Yes40%
No57%
Present1%
Not Voting3%
Party align98%
Cross-party0%
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Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratVirginia District 8
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I’ve also been working with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to ensure this is included in the must-pass Water Resources Development Act, which would allow repairs to begin immediately.
After we learned of the leak, I submitted a request with
@raskin.house.gov and @eleanornorton.bsky.social for urgent federal funding to repair and modernize the Potomac Interceptor, and begin rehabilitating the damage.
Beyond addressing immediate impacts, we must also address the root cause of the spill. The failure of the Potomac Interceptor wastewater network underscores serious infrastructure vulnerabilities that must be promptly fixed to prevent a disaster like this from happening again.
We also continue to coordinate with the VA Dept. of Health to ensure clear guidance is available to protect Virginians from potential exposure and impacts. My team specifically asked for a Recreational Water Advisory for Virginia residents, which VDH issued.
www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-...
Regional drinking water shouldn't be impacted, but the scale of the spill demands urgent action, transparency, and solutions.
We remain in contact with @prknetwork.bsky.social, which is testing water quality and tracking environmental impacts in real time.
www.notus.org/trump-white-...
The recent sewage spill into the Potomac River is a serious environmental and public health concern.
My office has been coordinating with the appropriate agencies since first learning of this spill to fix the Potomac Interceptor and ensure all risks are addressed.
Warmest wishes to all celebrating the Lunar New Year! As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, may it bring renewed energy and vibrant new beginnings.
Wishing you good health, success, and happiness in the year ahead.
The House Voted To End Trump’s Tariffs On Canada
My new Substack post:
repdonbeyer.substack.com/p/the-house-...
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The manufacturing boom President Trump promised would usher in a golden age for America is going in reverse.
The Republican Effort to Disenfranchise Millions of Americans
My new Substack post:
open.substack.com/pub/repdonbe...
Trump officials finally admit what I've been saying for a year: "officials in the Commerce Department and US Trade Representative’s office believe [Trump's] tariffs [a]re hurting consumers by raising prices."
My bill would halt these tariffs immediately:
beyer.house.gov/news/documen...
Reposted byCongressman Don Beyer
Resign, fired, or impeached.
Kristi Noem has got to go.
Reposted byCongressman Don Beyer
I welcomed @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social to Virginia with @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social @repvindman.bsky.social @beyer.house.gov for a field hearing on the impact of Trump’s federal worker firings and loyalty tests.
Reposted byCongressman Don Beyer
BREAKING: Judge Leon *rejects* Secretary Hegseth's bid to punish Sen. Kelly for advising troops to ignore illegal orders. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
As the American people face intertwined affordability and environmental crises, Trump’s EPA is laser-focused on helping big polluters.
To be clear, these polluting gases *are* a threat to human life and public health. Trump and Zeldin are selling out the American people, again.
Reposted byCongressman Don Beyer
Tune in to our live broadcast, How DOGE and Trump Damaged Federal Workers, Public Services, and How We Fix It:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dPH...
New Dems want to restore Congress’ power and responsibility to oversee international trade so that we can roll back the tariffs that are making everything on store shelves more expensive, and hurting so many of our small businesses.
Trump’s reckless, sweeping tariffs haven’t done anything to help families out at the grocery store—in fact, they’ve made things worse.
I'm proud to work with my colleagues on @newdems.bsky.social to roll out the New Dem Affordability Agenda.
One key element: we have to lower the price of groceries.
This starts by advancing smarter, more durable trade policies.
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Voting History
519 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-16 | H.R. 2721 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H. Res. 707 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H. Res. 707 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-15 | H.R. 3400 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-15 | H.J. Res. 117 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-11 | H.R. 3486 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-11 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Instruct negotiators | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-10 | H.R. 3838 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-09-09 | H. Res. 682 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-09 | H. Res. 682 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-08 | H.R. 3425 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-08 | H.R. 3424 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.R. 4553 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 105 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 106 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-04 | H.J. Res. 104 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 539 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-03 | H. Res. 672 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-02 | H.R. 747 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.