Don Beyer
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Because it's so new, we don't actually know what kind of legislation will fix it,”
Don Beyer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-14
Beyer said the novelty of AI means lawmakers do not yet know what kind of legislation will fix the problem.
“I do think it is that dire,”
Don Beyer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-14
Rep. Don Beyer, who is pursuing a master's degree in AI at George Mason University, affirmed that the AI threat is dire.
“So I think we're going to introduce imperfect and pass imperfect legislation, see what it does, and then learn as we go.”
Don Beyer · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-14
Beyer said Congress will likely introduce and pass imperfect AI legislation and learn from it as they go.
“unjustified violence or apparently warrantless detention”
Don Beyer · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-20
Beyer said his office had received reports of other troubling ICE encounters in northern Virginia.
“The injuries to José Mejía Hernández and his account of how he received them are extremely disturbing, and I am seeking further details about what happened to him in Arlington. It [is] essential to establish the facts in this case, and, if this is another instance of unjustified violence by ICE agents, to hold them accountable.”
Don Beyer · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-20
Beyer expressed concern in a statement about Mejía Hernandez's injuries and called for accountability.
“responding with violence when their orders are questioned, regardless of whether those orders violate individuals’ rights”
Don Beyer · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-20
Beyer described a pattern of ICE agents responding with violence when questioned.