Rep. Don Beyer, U.S. Congressman representing Virginia’s 8th district since 2015, posted a series of statements on August 15, 2025, addressing concerns over federal disaster preparedness and the treatment of transgender students in Northern Virginia schools.
In one post from August 15, Beyer urged former President Trump to take action supporting Americans during extreme weather events. He wrote, “We are calling on Trump to help – not harm – Americans in the face of extreme weather. He should immediately reinstate federal employees, scientists, and fully fund programs critical to disaster response and preparedness.”
Beyer also commented on the impact of administrative decisions on local communities’ ability to respond to natural disasters. On the same day, he stated: “Communities must be able to prepare for and respond swiftly to these natural disasters to save American lives. Every week we learn of something new that the Trump Administration is doing that threatens the ability to prepare for or help communities rebuild after a disaster.”
Additionally, Beyer addressed issues concerning education policy and civil rights in his district. In a tweet posted at 18:21 UTC on August 15, he announced: “My statement on Northern Virginia school districts’ response to the Trump Administration demands sent via the Department of Education regarding the treatment of transgender students:”
Don Beyer was born in Trieste in 1950 and currently resides in Alexandria. He graduated from Williams College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1972.
