This has been a rough year for people who depend on SNAP. In July Republicans passed - and Trump signed - the largest cut to SNAP and nutrition assistance for needy people in American history.
These Republican attacks on SNAP are unconscionable. 6/
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Virginia District 8
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
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Voting Record — 537
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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20 recent posts · 46 sponsored · 173 cosponsored
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Some hope food banks will be able to take care of those who will go hungry if Trump shuts down SNAP, and it's true that food banks are doing vital work.
But SNAP serves almost 10 times as many people, losing SNAP would overwhelm America's food banks. 5/
It's frustrating to see so much need while the House remains in indefinite recess, but the need is there.
I deeply appreciate and give my thanks to the organizations stepping up to help in our community, including those like United Community Alexandria.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
Trump and his Republican allies in Congress are hoping to use the threat of making tens of millions of Americans go hungry - many of them Trump voters - as a pressure point in the shutdown standoff. They admit this, it's truly disgusting. 4/
The false claim that they can't release SNAP funds is especially cynical from an administration that has been ignoring the law to withhold congressionally mandated funding and spending it elsewhere without authorization, all illegally. They're doing that right now, in fact. 3/
Republicans and the Trump Administration are claiming they "can't" release these funds. Balderdash.
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The contingency funds exist to cover gaps and lapses in funding. They are legally required to release them - and they know it. 2/
Trump is now threatening to withhold contingency funds for SNAP, which could make millions of Americans go hungry.
Many of those on SNAP are children, seniors, or people with disabilities. Rural communities depend on SNAP.
The Administration must release these funds. 1/
The Trump Administration has done everything it can to make life miserable for federal workers. They're even furloughing workers at agencies where funding isn't affected by the shutdown. There's no good reason not to pay these people, it's just cruelty.
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Others helping feed the hungry in our region include
ALIVE!: alive-inc.org, and Capital Area Food Bank: capitalareafoodbank.org
Volunteering or supporting organizations like these is a great way to help make our community stronger, especially now!
There are others -
My team and I spent time last week helping with @afacfeeds.bsky.social, they do great work helping feed people in Northern Virginia.
More about them here: afac.org
It's frustrating to see so much need while the House remains in indefinite recess, but the need is there.
I deeply appreciate and give my thanks to the organizations stepping up to help in our community, including those like United Community Alexandria.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
Republicans are refusing to extend tax credits that make health insurance more affordable. It would result in $10,000 in added health care costs for families in Virginia.
Democrats stand ready to solve this part of the affordability crisis – but we need Republicans to join us.
Reposted byCongressman Don Beyer
I’ve joined @beyer.house.gov in leading 53 of my colleagues to urge utility companies to suspend late penalties & utility shutoffs for our federal workers & contractors during the shutdown so those providing crucial services to millions of Americans don’t need to worry about the basic necessities.
Federal employees are struggling because they don't know when they'll receive their next paycheck.
Instead of coming back to work to negotiate a deal to reopen the government, Republican leaders announced they’re taking a sixth week of vacation.
Donald Trump's vanity is without comparison.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
Republican leaders just announced they are keeping the House in recess next week.
The SIXTH week in a row of no votes in the House.
When Donald Trump’s immigration agents storm homes, tear gas neighborhoods, and brutalize peaceful protestors, that’s not public safety – it’s authoritarianism.
Congress must immediately act to rein in these tactics. This kind of state violence has no place in our country.
Inflation just rose again for the fifth month in a row, a trend that began with Trump's crazy tariffs.
CPI rose to 3% annualized, its highest level since January.
Grocery prices rose at a 4% annualized rate.
Trump's trade wars are hurting the American people.
Reposted byCongressman Don Beyer
Last day to register to vote!!!!
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Reposted byCongressman Don Beyer
Thank you, @beyer.house.gov for leading this effort to help federal employees during this difficult time.
beyer.house.gov/uploadedfile...
Keep an eye on the cost of your health insurance plan for next year.
It’s Day 23 of the Republican Shutdown and Republicans still refuse to come back to work to make health insurance more affordable for Americans.
They think that families won’t notice $10,000 in added costs.
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Voting History537 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | H.R. 2659 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-17 | H.R. 1608 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-13 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-12 | H. Res. 873 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-12 | H. Res. 873 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-19 | H. Res. 719 (119th) | Approve resolution | PRESENT | YES | — | Passed |
| 2025-09-19 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-19 | H.R. 5371 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-09-18 | H.R. 1047 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-18 | H.R. 3015 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-18 | H.R. 3062 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H. Res. 713 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H.R. 5143 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H.R. 5125 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H. Res. 722 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-17 | H. Res. 722 (119th) | End debate now | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H.R. 5140 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-09-16 | H.R. 4922 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 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 |
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.