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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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Rep. Connolly Supports Federal Employees on Payroll Tax Cut Vote
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Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) stood up for federal employees today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, voting against a conference agreement that once again targets the federal workforce. Read more. Washington Post: Virginia Democrats ask McDonnell to Oppose GOP Transportation Bill
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Virginia Democrats are asking Gov. Robert McDonnell to weigh in against a controversial federal transportation bill written by his fellow Republicans. Read more. VA Lawmakers Ask Gov. McDonnell to Oppose Massive Cuts to Road, Transit Funds
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GOP Bill in U.S. House Would Slash $361 Million in Federal Transportation Funding to Virginia. Read more. The Hill: Dems, Labor Say Federal Workers Are Being Scapegoated
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Public employee unions and congressional Democrats are pushing back on GOP proposals to overhaul federal pension procedures, as Republicans press to use savings wrung from the government workforce to pay for other initiatives. Read more. Thomas Jefferson High School Wins Regional Science Bowl
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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology won the Virginia Regional High School Science Bowl. They now move on to the National Finals. Read more. Congressman Connolly on January Jobs Numbers
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Congressman Connolly released the following statement on today's robust January jobs numbers. Read more. Connolly Statement on 6th OGR Hearing on Fast and Furious
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Congressman Connolly released the following opening statement on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee's sixth hearing on Fast and Furious. Read more. Video: Fox 5 Va. Rep. Gerry Connolly Offers Proposal To Help The US Postal Service Battle Deficit
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Rep. Gerry Connolly appeared on Fox 5 yesterday to offer proposals that would help the U.S. Postal Service address its deficit and ensure continued service. Read more. Connolly Remains Opposed to SOPA
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Connolly reiterated his opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act on Wed. He was quoted in various media outlets highlighting his concerns about SOPA and its negative impact on Virginia's 11th district. Read more. News and Messenger: Student speakers shine at annual MLK Day event in Woodbridge
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A half-dozen area students presented their speeches to more than 1,500 people Monday as part of the 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition. Read more. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |