Biography & Current Office
Background & current office
Don Beyer is a Democratic representative from Virginia who has served in the U.S. House since January 2015. The House Historian records earlier service as lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1990 to 1998 and as U.S. ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein from 2009 to 2013.
Beyer represents Virginia’s 8th District. His House record includes service on the Joint Economic Committee, which he chaired during the 117th Congress, and work on tax and trade issues through Ways and Means.
This editorial review is limited to sourced biography and institutional roles. Routine votes and political positions remain in the public-record layer unless a specific checkable claim requires a separate review.
Editorial research reviewed: August 21, 2026. Public-record fields continue to refresh independently from official chamber sources.
Public record
Current seat & contact information
- Chamber
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Representation
- Virginia · District 8
- Party
- Democratic
- Birth date
- June 20, 1950
- Washington phone
- (202) 225-4376
- Office
- 1226 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4608
Committees & Leadership
Current leadership and reviewed committee roles
Leadership / institutional roles
- Former Chair, Joint Economic Committee — 117th Congress
- Senior House Democrat, Joint Economic Committee
Reviewed committee assignments
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- Joint Economic Committee
Recent Recorded Votes
Official recorded-vote record
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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation
Legislation & official congressional activity
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Claims & Evidence
Evidence tracker
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