I also support a Green New Deal.
I will support a Green New Deal.
Occurrences
Evidence
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On Earth Day, Beyer introduced the Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act, saying wildlife corridors are one of the simplest yet most effective solutions to support habitat connectivity and biodiversity.
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Beyer introduced the SCOPE Act to direct EPA to establish guidance for companies to disclose indirect Scope 3 emissions, framing it as greater transparency for environmental footprint.
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Beyer's office published a report stating that he fully supported the Green New Deal and planned to use his Ways and Means seat to push legislative solutions to climate change, including ideas expressed in a Green New Deal.
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June 10, 2026 | Rep. Beyer, Sen. Markey Reintroduce AI Environmental Impacts Act. The legislation would require artificial intelligence (AI) data centers to report on their environmental and ...
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June 9, 2026 | Beyer Introduces Legislative Package to Modernize Rail Infrastructure. The package would support the deployment of clean technologies, identifying electrification opportunities, and strengthening rail network planning.
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May 26, 2026 | Beyer Introduces Legislation to Protect Streams and Lands Impacted by Mining. Congressman Don Beyer today introduced the CLEAN UP Mines Act to strengthen key environmental protections for streams and lands impacted by mining.
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Rep. Don Beyer's office announced that Beyer and Rep. David Valadao introduced the National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act to create a coordinated federal program for flood risk understanding, mitigation, resilience, and reduction of loss of life and property.
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Beyer's official House site reported that he was supporting the Green New Deal and quoted him saying, "I fully support it." He also said he planned to use his Ways and Means Committee role to advance climate legislation, including ideas expressed in a Green New Deal.
Assessments
The promise was to support a Green New Deal, not necessarily to enact the full policy package. Direct official evidence from January 11, 2019 shows Beyer publicly backing it while serving in Congress, including the statement that he fully supported it and planned to advance related climate legislation through his Ways and Means role. Later climate and environmental legislation further supports continued alignment, but the direct same-term public support is enough to count the promise as delivered.
The promise was to support a Green New Deal, not to pass one into law. The strongest evidence shows Beyer’s office stating in January 2019 that he fully supported the Green New Deal and intended to use his congressional position to advance climate legislation consistent with it. Later evidence of repeated climate and environmental bill introductions reinforces that he continued acting in line with that commitment. Because the promised action was support, and he publicly and legislatively backed it while in office, this is full delivery in the same term.
Beyer promised to support a Green New Deal, which is a support-position promise rather than a promise to enact the full program. In January 2019, while serving in federal office, his office publicly stated that he fully supported the Green New Deal and intended to use his Ways and Means role to advance climate legislation consistent with it. Later climate and environmental bills further reinforce continued support, but the direct same-term public backing is sufficient to count the promise as delivered.