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VA · DISTRICT 8

Donald S. Beyer, Jr.

DemocratVirginiaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source

What they said 14

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Renew the Iran nuclear accord

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Beyer supports renewing the multilateral Iran nuclear accord as a way to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He says he previously worked to build House support for the agreement.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Cooperate internationally on climate change

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Beyer supports international cooperation to address climate change and says global solutions require a full commitment from the United States as the world’s largest economy. He frames climate change as a global crisis requiring action across countries.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Maintain refugee outreach and foreign assistance

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Beyer supports continuing U.S. outreach to refugees and people fleeing danger in their homelands. He also wants foreign assistance to remain a central part of U.S. foreign policy, citing both its strategic value and a moral responsibility to help people in need.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Use diplomacy before military force

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Beyer supports maintaining a strong military but says diplomatic engagement should be the first option and force a true last resort. He argues that the United States has deployed troops abroad too quickly, sometimes without strategic planning and clear goals.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.