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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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House Passes North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016
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The House of Representatives passed H.R. 757, the North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2016, The legislation included two Connolly's amendments, one to provide for the reunification of Korean families separated by the 38th Parallel, and another to ensure that U.S. policy towards North Korea is informed by the recommendations made in the landmark Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in North Korea conducted by the United Nations. Read more. Connolly Statement on President Obamas Gun Violence Town Hall Meeting at George Mason University
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Congressman Gerry Connolly released the following statement in advance of President Obama's Gun Violence Town Hall meeting hosted at George Mason University's Fairfax campus this evening. Read more. Reps. Connolly, Lowey, Wasserman Schultz, Engel, Sires, Davis, and Nadler Urge Administration to Sanction Iran for Missile Testing
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U.S. Representatives Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Nita Lowey (NY-17), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Eliot Engel (NY-16), Albio Sires (NJ-8), Susan Davis (CA-53), and Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) today sent a letter to President Barack Obama calling for immediate punitive sanctions in response to Iran's recent violation of international law by test-firing medium-range ballistic missiles in October and November 2015. Read more. WaPo: Will 2016 be a good year for federal employees?
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Following the adoption of a federal budget in December that did no harm to federal workers, unlike previous congressional plans, one veteran of legislative battles sees reason for optimism. Read more. Prince William Living: Connollys Thoughts on Transportation Issues
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Congressman Connolly shared his thoughts on transportation issues facing Prince William County, and efforts to begin the conversation on extending Metro to Prince William. Read more. Connolly Statement on Prime Minister Abes Apology and Compensation Offer to South Korean "Comfort Women" Victims
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Congressman Gerry Connolly, co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Korea, released the following statement in response to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's apology and compensation offer to South Korean "Comfort Women" victims. Read more. NY Times: Americans Held Hostage in Iran Win Compensation 36 Years Later
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After spending 444 days in captivity, and more than 30 years seeking restitution, the Americans taken hostage at the United States Embassy in Tehran in 1979 have finally won compensation. Read more. WaPo: Washington region reaps the benefits of new congressional spending plan
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Washington-area elected officials repeatedly sounded the alarm in recent years that the dysfunction and austerity ruling Congress were hurting the local economy to the point where it lagged behind the nation's. Read more. Iran Hostage Compensation Included in Omnibus Legislation
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Congressman Gerry Connolly announced that compensation for victims and families of the 1979 Hostage Crisis was included in the final Omnibus spending package. Read more. Connolly Statement in Support of the Bipartisan Omnibus Spending Bill
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Congressman Connolly issued the following statement in support of the bipartisan Omnibus Spending Bill that avoids a government shutdown restores funding for our nation's defense and domestic priorities. Read more. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |