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Office of the 11th Congressional District of Virginia
Formerly the Office of Representative Gerry Connolly
The Washington, D.C., office and the district office of former Representative Connolly will continue to serve the people of the 11th Congressional District of Virginia under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Connolly passed away on May 21, 2025. See Press Release
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Connolly & Dale City/Prince William Fire Officials Reverse Federal Death Benefits Denial for Fallen PW First Responder
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Three-and-a-half years after a female first responder with the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department died in the line-of-duty while participating in firefighter training, her family will finally receive the federal Public Safety Officers' Benefit. Read House OKs Connolly-Grimm Measure to Protect Urban Search & Rescue Teams
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The U.S. House approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Connolly to preserve critical funding for the nation's elite Urban Search and Rescue teams including Fairfax based Virginia Task Force 1. Read more. WAMU: Republicans Propose Offsetting Student Loans with Pension Contributions
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Rep Connolly spoke out against a Republican proposal to offset student loans with yet another attack on federal employees. Listen here. House Adopts Connolly-Polis Amendment to Cut Oil Shale Subsidy
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TheHouse today adopted an amendment offered by Congressmen Gerry Connolly of Virginia and Jared Polis of Colorado to slash $25 million from failed oil shale research subsidies and redirect the funds toward deficit reduction. Read more. Congressional Republicans Should Be Ashamed of Themselves for Blocking Equal Pay for Women
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Congressman Gerry Connolly today condemned Republicans for continuing to stand in the way of progress for America's women after Senate Republicans voted Tuesday to block the Senate from voting on equal pay for women. Read more. The Hill: Connolly Asks, "What Would Reagan Do?"
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When we look at this economy, we should ask: what would Ronald Reagan do? Connolly said on the House floor Tuesday afternoon. Read more. Video: You are as American as I am
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Congressman Connolly addressed 75 new American citizens from 33 countries and their family and friends at a recent naturalization ceremony at the Fairfax County Government Center. Watch here. Connection: Connolly Holds Forum on Federal Government and Technology
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The forum focused on the federal government and technology, both critical components of Northern Virginia's vibrant economy, and how technology can be used to increase government efficiency without increased spending. Read more. News: Gov. Walkers Testimony to Congressional Committee Questioned
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Did Gov. Scott Walker lie to a congressional committee under oath? That's the latest explosive question in an already charged political atmosphere, and three congressmen are seeking answers. Read more. Gov. Walkers Testimony to Congressional Committee Questioned
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Did Gov. Scott Walker lie to a congressional committee under oath? That's the latest explosive question in an already charged political atmosphere, and three congressmen are seeking answers. Read more. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |