Jr. Donald S. Beyer

Donald S. Beyer, Jr.

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Virginia's 8th district

63 sponsored · 376 cosponsored

Age 76 · In office since 2015

Contact their office: (202) 225-4376 · 1226 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 63 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 63 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Donald Beyer (D-VA)

Kids Safety on Set Act of 2026

H.R. 10249 Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Sep 3

This bill requires criminal background checks for people working in the entertainment industry who have supervisory authority or frequent/private interaction with minors.

Yes

  • Scored +9

    Would children be better off under this?

    Significantly increases safety for minors on sets by screening for violent and sex offenders.

  • Scored +3

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    Grants the Attorney General authority to seek penalties and halt private productions.

The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Scored -6

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Production owners face extreme financial penalties and loss of investor rights for non-compliance.

  • Scored -4

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    High net worth investors may lose their right to be present on production sets.

Donald Beyer (D-VA)

National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act of 2026

H.R. 10120 Water Resources Development

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · Aug 20

This bill establishes the National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Program. The program aims to achieve measurable reductions in the loss of life and property caused by floods through coordinated Federal efforts.

Yes· 2 of 12

  • Scored +6

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The program works toward better coordination of flood mitigation and resilience efforts.

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The bill promotes interdisciplinary research to improve understanding of flood impacts.

No question was scored the opposite.

Donald Beyer (D-VA)

Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act

H.R. 10014 Economics and Public Finance

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 · Aug 3

This bill seeks to amend the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. This bill establishes a new right for private individuals to sue the United States over the withholding of required budget authority.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +7

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill improves transparency by creating processes for Congressional oversight and legal recourse regarding budget withholdings.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    The bill enhances fiscal responsibility by providing mechanisms to ensure required budget authority is actually released as intended.

No question was scored the opposite.

Donald Beyer (D-VA)

Homebuilding Materials Tariff Relief Act

H.R. 9977 Foreign Trade and International Finance

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 · Jul 30

This bill exempts specific critical homebuilding products from covered tariffs that are imposed on or after January 20, 2025.

Yes· 2 of 27

  • Scored +7

    Does this make housing cost less?

    Reducing tariffs on homebuilding materials directly lowers the cost of constructing new homes.

  • Scored +6

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Construction and building material business owners face lower costs.

The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government owes?

    Exempting tariffs reduces government revenue from customs duties.

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    Limits the President's authority to reimpose tariffs without Congressional approval.

Donald Beyer (D-VA)

Congressional Oversight and Agency Access Act

H.R. 9835 Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic bill with 11 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · Jul 22

This bill gives Members of Congress and their staff access to public buildings during regular business hours when they show their congressional identification.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill enhances oversight by allowing Members to observe all parts of federal buildings without temporary modifications.

No question was scored the opposite.

Donald Beyer (D-VA)

Foreign Service Test-Free Reentry Act of 2026

H.R. 9730 International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Affairs · Jul 16

This bill aims to speed up the rehiring of certain former career members of the Foreign Service.

Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +3

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    Re-establishing experienced Foreign Service members helps maintain consistent and effective diplomatic engagement.

  • Scored +3

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    By streamlining the rehiring of experienced Foreign Service personnel, the bill supports the operational capacity of U.S. diplomacy.

No question was scored the opposite.

Donald Beyer (D-VA)

Human Authority over Autonomous Weapons Act of 2026

H.R. 9729 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Jul 16

This bill aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code.

Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +5

    Does this require those who build or use AI to test it, disclose it or answer for what it does?

    The bill requires human command responsibility and oversight for lethal decisions involving AI-enabled systems.

  • Scored +1

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill establishes human command responsibility which may contribute to more controlled and supervised combat environments for service members.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this speed up building and using AI in the U.S.?

    The bill imposes new verification and oversight requirements on the use of autonomous weapons systems which may delay the use of force.

Donald Beyer (D-VA)

Saving Lives and Reducing Health Care Waste by Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act

H.R. 9696 Health

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Jul 15

This bill aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of medical diagnoses. It directs the establishment of a comprehensive research and quality improvement program to understand and eliminate diagnostic errors.

Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +8

    Does this put more money into medical research?

    The bill authorizes significant new funding for research into diagnostic safety, quality improvement, and clinical practice.

  • Scored +3

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The inclusion of the Department of Veterans Affairs in the interagency council specifically addresses veteran healthcare quality.

No question was scored the opposite.

Donald Beyer (D-VA)

Modernizing Aeronautical Standards Act

H.R. 9622 Science, Technology, Communications

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · Jul 9

H.R. 9622, known as the Modernizing Aeronautical Standards Act, requires the Administrator of NASA to conduct a study on the modernization of aeronautical standards.

Yes

  • Scored +4

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The bill requires NASA to conduct a comprehensive study on aeronautical standards and atmospheric conditions.

  • Scored +3

    Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?

    The bill provides for assessments of necessary airport infrastructure investments to ensure safety and reliability.

No question was scored the opposite.

Donald Beyer (D-VA)

Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act

H.R. 9261 Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Investigations · Jun 26

This bill aims to provide paid family and medical leave to various Federal employees. It amends existing laws to expand the scope of leave to include medical needs and family-related situations.

Yes· 2 of 14

  • Scored +6

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill greatly expands protections for pregnancy loss, fertility treatments, and victims of gender-based violence.

  • Scored +5

    Does this give workers paid sick days or paid family leave?

    The bill expands paid leave categories for federal employees to include pregnancy loss and unsuccessful assisted reproductive technology procedures.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The expansion of paid leave across multiple federal agencies and judicial entities increases federal administrative and compensation costs.

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